A new Victorian Control Area Order came into effect on 29 September 2023.The Control Area Order continues to require permits for:

• movement of bees, hives, queen bees
• used beekeeping equipment
• pollen for bee feeding
• or bee products (including honeycomb) from all other states and territories into Victoria.

The Victorian permit system allows the entry of bees, hives and apiary movements into Victoria to enable essential horticultural activities to continue. Visit the Ag Vic website for more information on this update.