Documents Regarding Seizure Records For All Wildlife At Australian Borders.

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This FOI release contains a 2018 wildlife seizure spreadsheet documenting illegal trade enforcement actions at Australian borders, primarily through Melbourne Airport. The dataset records nine seizure incidents involving CITES-listed species and protected specimens detected by Australian Border Force Customs, including Felidae and Canis lupus skulls from Canada, Lynx canadensis skulls, American alligator leather products, and protected plant specimens (Panax quinquefolius root, Noodia gordonii medicine, Cedrela odorata wood). All seizures cite "No Valid Permit" as the violation reason, with no criminal charges pursued. Disposal methods varied: most specimens were destroyed, while some items including alligator leather products and Canadian canid skulls were released to owners. The data tracks seizure reference numbers, transport methods, alleged origins and destinations, and detecting agency information relevant to CITES enforcement under Australia's environmental protection regime