Wildlife permits
Protected plant clearing permit
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You need a clearing permit if your proposed activity involves the lawful taking or clearing of protected plants in the wild, except where an exemption applies.
Permit summary
If the native plants you propose to clear are ‘in the wild’ and in a ‘high risk area’ and none of the exemptions apply, you need to get a suitably qualified person to undertake a flora survey of the clearing impact area and to prepare a flora survey report. The results of the flora survey report will determine if you need a clearing permit or a clearing exemption.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'New application'.
Variation from the flora survey guideline
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020
Activity description
Where a variation of the flora survey guideline is required
Permit summary
The flora survey guidelines may, for example, contain requirements or provisions about the following:
- Who may undertake a flora survey;
- the extent of the area that must be surveyed;
- what flora survey methods must be used; and
- what must be included in a flora survey.
Where circumstances are not addressed by the flora survey guidelines, this form may be used to request that the chief executive
- approve a person as a suitably qualified person to conduct a flora survey; or
- approve a reduced flora survey buffer zone; or (c) approve an alternative flora survey method.
The guideline also references some statutory requirements and provides further information that may be beneficial.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'New application'.
Protected plant clearing exempt notification
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020
Activity description
A protected plant clearing exempt notification is required for clearing protected plants in an area identified as high risk on the flora survey trigger map where no endangered, vulnerable or near threatened plants are identified in the clearing area or within 100 metres of the clearing impact footprint.
Permit summary
This form is to be used to notify the department of proposed clearing that is exempt from the requirement of a permit under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (the Act) and the Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020 (the Plants Regulation).
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'New application'.
Protected plant growing licence
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You will need this licence if you intend to harvest restricted plants or plant parts for propagation or cultivation purposes. Specifically, a growing licence allows you to harvest:
- plant parts for the purpose of growing plants
- whole plants only where they are to be used as stock plants
Permit summary
The protected plant regulatory framework focuses on protecting those species that face real risks. In the case of native plant harvesting and growing, this means regulating activities affecting native plants that are:
- threatened species (i.e. those native plants listed as extinct, extinct in the wild, critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable) and near threatened species under the Nature Conservation Act 1992
- special least concern species (i.e. least concern plant species subject to harvesting pressure because of their commercial value or their special characteristics (e.g. being slow growing or slow to reproduce)). Special least concern plants are listed in schedule 2 of the Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020.
The remaining least concern plants are exempt from requiring a licence for the harvesting of whole plants or plant parts from the wild for growing purposes. This means that there are no licensing requirements for thousands of plant species.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select 'New application'.
Protected plant harvesting licence
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Plants) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You will need this licence if you intend to harvest, keep and trade in protected plants. Protected plants are native plant species that face real risk and comprise the following:
- threatened species – those native plants listed as critically endangered, endangered and vulnerable and near threatened species
- special least concern species – least concern plant species subject to harvesting pressure because of their commercial value or their special characteristics (e.g. being slow growing or slow to reproduce).
Permit summary
Harvesting of threatened and near threatened species and special least concern species is allowed where it can be demonstrated to be sustainable.
To do this, a harvester must operate under a sustainable harvest plan. These plans must demonstrate the long-term sustainability of any harvesting.
Salvaging allows for people to harvest, use and trade threatened, near threatened or special least concern plants that would otherwise be destroyed by lawful clearing.
Anyone with a harvesting licence, and acting with the permission of the property owner, can rescue/salvage whole plants or plant parts for replanting, private use or trade that are approved to be cleared under the clearing permit (subject to the requirements of the clearing permit).
Where plants are being cleared as part of maintenance clearing (e.g. around infrastructure, or to establish a firebreak), plant parts may be salvaged without requiring a harvesting licence.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’
Farming licence
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Regulation) 2020
Activity description
A farming licence issued under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 is required to keep, breed and use certain species of farmed wildlife.
Permit summary
You will need this licence if you intend to keep, breed and use certain species of wildlife for farming. The only wildlife species that can be farmed in Queensland are:
- emus
- crocodiles
- some invertebrates
- venomous snakes.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Harvesting licence (macropods)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You need this licence if you intend to operate as a commercial macropod harvester. The macropods that you are allowed to harvest in Queensland are the eastern grey kangaroo, red kangaroo and wallaroo.
Permit summary
Commercial harvesting of animals involves taking animals from the wild for a commercial purpose.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Dealer licence (Macropods)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You must have a Commercial Macropod Licence (dealer) if you want to buy and process macropods.
There are three types of licences available, depending on the activity to be conducted. These include:
- Dealer
- Meat processing
- Tannery
Permit summary
The department has an online digital platform for managing environmental services and transactions. Macropod dealers can apply for permits and nominate a Person in Charge on Macropods Online.
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Buy, sell or process kangaroos
How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Collection authority (dead least concern animal)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
A collection authority is needed to collect (take) dead least concern animals from the wild and to then keep and use them for private reasons. Taxidermy of animal parts taken is not permitted under this authority.
Permit summary
From time to time, people may wish to collect or take from the wild dead animals or dead animal parts to use for a private reason.
A collection authority (dead least concern animal) allows a person to take (collect) dead least concern wildlife (bones, feathers, snake skin etc.) that has the conservation status of ‘least concern wildlife’ under the Act from the wild, to keep and use for personal use.
It allows for the parts to be incorporated into a work of art, and sold but does not authorise the use for a commercial purpose, other than a 'commercial art purpose'.
NOTE: the meaning of a 'commercial art purpose' — (a) means creating a work of art for the purpose of selling it; but (b) does not include creating a work of art by processing an animal, or part of an animal, to show the animal’s original physical form or structure. Examples for paragraph (b)— creating an articulated skeleton or a taxidermy mount.
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Find out more about the collection authority (least concern animal collection).
How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Collection authority (dead protected animal)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
A dead animal collection authority may be issued to an individual or institution such as a school, university or educational institution. This authority is needed to keep and use a collection of dead animals.
Permit summary
This authority is used to keep a collection of dead protected wildlife for reference purposes in cases where an educational purposes permit is not appropriate.
A collection authority (dead protected animal) differs from the dead least concern animal collection authority as it does not authorise the collection of dead animals or animal parts from the wild, it also does not allow for the commercial use of the animal or the sale of animal parts held under the authority. Under this authority you may only purchase or acquire specimens from lawfully licenced persons.
Animal parts refer to bones or pickled specimens.
More information
Find out more about the collection authority (dead protected animals).
How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Harvesting licence (estuarine crocodile eggs)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
This form is to be used to apply for a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs.
Permit summary
Under section 37 of the Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018, a harvesting licence for estuarine crocodile eggs may only be granted if the activities to be carried out under the licence are not likely to adversely affect the local crocodile population.
A range of supporting information is required to assess the likely impact of the proposed activities and decide the application. This includes information required under section 35 of the Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018, namely a harvesting proposal and a report of research, conducted by an appropriately qualified person, about the state of the local crocodile population. Note, the local crocodile population is defined in the Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018 as the estuarine crocodile population in the area from which estuarine crocodile eggs will be taken under the licence.
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Plant and animals application forms
How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Harvesting licence (protected animals other than macropods)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You require this licence if you intend to harvest live protected animals from the wild. The following animals require a harvesting licence:
- spiders, from Theraphosidae family
- scorpions, in the genus Uradacus
- venomous snakes for venom extraction.
Please note: A conservation fee is payable on each animal taken from the wild if the harvesting involves other protected animals not listed above.
Permit summary
A harvest licence allows for the sustainable harvesting of a range of protected animals for commercial and personal use.
Spiders and scorpions may be harvested for the pet trade while venomous snakes are harvested for the production of antivenene, the regulations provide for an exemption in the payment of the conservation value of these animal, however, no such exemption applies to any other protected animal being harvested under the licence.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Dealer licence (Taxidermy)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
Dealing in dead protected or dead international animals
Permit summary
A dealer's licence allows you to carry out the activity of taxidermy.
Under this licence dead protected or dead international animals must be held lawfully prior to death.
Processing (taxidermy) involves the application of an approved tag by the dealer licence holder to a protected animal which renders the animal a processed product.
The holder of a ‘processed product’ does not need a licence to keep the mounted specimen, however, if the approved tag is removed from the processed product it will revert the product back to a protected animal and will then require a licence to be held.
How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Native animal keeping licences
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
If you have or intend to keep, breed or trade a protected animal in Queensland, or commercially breed or sell protected animals you may need a Standard, Specialised or Advanced Licence.
Permit summary
The type of licence you need will depend on the species of animals and number of animals you wish to keep, as well as the level of breeding and trade you wish to engage in.
Schedule 3 of Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 specifies the list of birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates (Class 1 and 2) that may be held under these licences.
- Standard licence – allows up to 10 class 1 animals only you are not permitted to breed.
- Specialised licence – allows up to a total of 50 class 1 and 2 animals, this licence also allows the keeping of a limited number of dangerous snakes.
- Advanced licence – allows for keeping and trading in an unlimited number of class 1 and 2 animals, and a limited number of dangerous snakes.
Please note: Class 1 and 2 animals include a variety of amphibians, reptiles, birds and some invertebrates. Mammals are not permitted to be kept in Queensland.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Permit to keep
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
A permit to keep can be issued in limited circumstances. The permit holder is also not allowed to buy, accept, sell or give away wildlife held under this permit except in limited circumstances. There are breeding restrictions also in place for this licence.
Permit summary
A permit to keep wildlife can only be granted for one or more of the following reasons:
- to keep a protected animal taken under a rehabilitation permit. The application must be accompanied by 1) a veterinary certificate detailing why the wildlife is unable to survive in the wild and 2) written permission from the chief executive authorising the keeping of the animal;
- to keep a native animal that is or has been kept by a person in another State under a law of that State and is moving to Queensland;
- to keep a protected animal that was lawfully obtained and kept at a time when it was not a protected animal;
- to temporarily keep a protected, international or prohibited animal that has been kept under a relevant authority, other than a rehabilitation permit, that has expired;
- to temporarily keep a protected animal that is being kept under a farming licence at a place other than the authorised premises.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Movement permit
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You may need to obtain this permit if you intend to undertake movement of protected wildlife that is not otherwise authorised by the legislation or by movement advice.
Under this permit you can move:
- live native animals (which are not exempt species) either into or out of Queensland if you move residence, or
- take native animals interstate when you go on holidays, or
- intend to move native animals overseas.
Permit summary
Some situations do not require a movement permit to move protected animals, including when a person moves:
- an exempt animal, unless it was lawfully taken from the wild in Queensland
- a protected animal to or from a registered veterinary surgeon who treated/will treat and care for the animal
- to another place of residence within Queensland and the animal is taken to the new place of residence
- to another place of business within Queensland and the animal is taken to the new place of business
- a sick, injured or orphaned protected animal for care or treatment to the place where it is intended to be cared for within Queensland, or to another person who holds a rehabilitation permit for the animal.
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Moving native and international wildlife
How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Interaction licence
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
If you interact with protected animals in the wild as part of your business, you will need an interaction licence, unless you hold another licence that allows you to interact with the animal.
The holder of an interaction licence, or a relevant person for the holder, may engage in a commercial interaction with an authorised animal in the wild.
The holder must comply with the holder’s approved interaction plan for the animal while carrying out activities; and keep records of all activities carried out under the licence.
Permit summary
The department will consider the following activities to be part of your business if:
- the activity is marketed as part of your normal business,
- the activity is advertised in any brochure or advertising material and occurs at a scheduled time, even if the activity occurs infrequently,
- clients pay to participate in the activity, or
- your major business is not related to the activity, however, you derive benefit, including public notoriety, for your main business as a result of conducting the activity.
Your activity will not be considered to be a part of your business if it is opportunistic or random in nature.
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Interactions with protected animals
How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Research/educational application
Combined application form for:
- Permit to collect (Forestry specific locations)
- Educational Purposes Permit (non-protected areas)
- Research Permit (non-protected areas)
- Permit to Take, Use, Keep or Interfere (protected areas)
- Permit to enter a National Park (Scientific)
- Marine park permit (marine park research only)
Legislation
- Forestry Act 1959
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Marine Parks act 2004
Activity description
Scientific Research/Educational
Permit summary
You may need a permit to conduct scientific research or educational activities involving flora, fauna, soil and water within:
- protected areas
- state forest, forest reserves, or timber reserves
- state marine parks
- Freehold and other private land
As scientific research / educational activities often occur across multiple tenures and areas and may require different types of permits, applications for these activities are combined into a single application through Online Services.
During the application process you will be required to list the areas involved in the activity. The Parkaccess team will then determine which permits are required to authorise the proposed activities in the given locations.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Scientific, Educational, Conservation and Research Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘Apply for a new Authority’.
Educational purposes permit (taking or using a protected animal for educational purposes)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animal) Regulation 2020
Activity description
An educational purposes permit is required for activities of taking, keeping or using a protected animal for educational purposes, the activity may be undertaken on private land, public purposes reserves, and other estates.
Permit summary
To take, keep and use protected animals for educational purposes the activity must be for a genuine educational purpose by a recognised educational facility. There are a variety of activities that may be undertaken under this permit including fauna surveys involving trap and release activities for students undertaking environmental studies.
For an individual, the individual:
- either:
- holds a tertiary qualification relevant to the activities proposed to be carried out under the permit: or
- has demonstrated experience and knowledge in relation to the activities proposed to be carried out under the permit; and
- has experience in the care and husbandry of the species of animal.
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Protected animal permits for scientific/research or educational purposes – non-protected areas
How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Scientific, Educational, Conservation and Research Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘Apply for a new Authority’.
Educational purposes permit (native wildlife kept in a classroom)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
An educational purposes permit to keep a limited number of animals in classroom will only be granted to a lawfully recognised educational institution.
Permit summary
An educational institution means:
- an approved education and care service under the Education and Care Services National Law (Queensland); or
- a Queensland education and care approved service under the Education and Care Services Act 2013; or
- a State educational institution or non-State school under the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006; or
- a registered higher education provider under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (Commonwealth); or
- a registered training organisation under the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (Commonwealth).
Statements incorporating how the institution manages safety of the children, the educational and environmental messages that will be delivered to the students, photos of the suitable species specific facilities that will be used, hygiene requirements, disease transmission, dietary requirements, housing and animal handling must accompany the application
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Protected animal permits for scientific/research or educational purposes – non-protected areas
How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Scientific, Educational, Conservation and Research Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘Apply for a new Authority’.
Damage mitigation permit
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
Wildlife and humans can come into conflict for a range of reasons. The Act recognises that in some situations, it is necessary to lethally take wildlife to minimise damage or loss of property (e.g. crops) or to protect human health or wellbeing.
Permit summary
To be eligible for a lethal damage mitigation permit, applicants will need to demonstrate that there is a real need to take the wildlife, and that they have taken reasonable non-lethal steps to mitigate the damage caused by the wildlife.
Applicants must provide:
- evidence of significant economic loss or what health or wellbeing concerns are being experienced,
- agreement that the proposed way of taking the animal is humane and compliant with any relevant code of practice and
- details of what reasonable non-lethal steps have been taken to prevent the damage or loss even though they have been unsuccessful.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Damage mitigation permit (removal and relocation of protected animals)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
Wildlife and humans can come into conflict for a range of reasons. The Act recognises that in some situations, it is necessary to non-lethally remove and relocate protected animals from situations where there is conflict with the homeowner e.g a snake inside the house.
Permit summary
A damage mitigation permit allows a person to non-lethally remove and relocate wildlife that is causing a threat to human health or well-being.
To be eligible for a damage mitigation permit for the removal or relocation of problem animals, applicants will need to demonstrate that they:
- can remove animals in a safe and humane way,
- have the skills, ability and knowledge to identify a variety of native species,
- have an understanding of the species habitat,
- provide completion of a current venomous snake course.
The animals must be released into suitable habitat at the earliest possible convenience
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Species management program
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
A Species Management Program (SMP) authorises activities that will impact on breeding places of protected animals. There are two types:
- low risk – involving breeding places of species classed as least concern animals that are not-colonial breeders
- high risk – involving species that are classified as extinct in the wild, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, special least concern and colonial breeders.
Permit summary
The purpose of an SMP is to:
- assess the threats to native animal breeding places resulting from a planned activity
- incorporate management actions that will avoid or minimise both the immediate and the long term impact of removing or altering an animal breeding place
- set monitoring and reporting requirements that demonstrate the management actions in the SMP are effectively implemented and produce the intended results.
An SMP is only required where an animal breeding place has been identified and activities are required to tamper with the breeding place in order to complete the scope of works.
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How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Rehabilitation permit (rescue, care for and release)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You need this licence if you intend to rehabilitate sick, injured or orphaned native animals.
Permit summary
This application type provides a mechanism for the rehabilitation of sick, injured, or orphaned protected animals so that these animals can be returned to the wild.
A rehabilitation permit may only be issued to a person if the chief executive is of the belief that the applicant intends to rehabilitate and release the animal. The object of rehabilitation is to care for the animal to the point in time where it's physical injury or illness does not unduly affect its chances of survival.
The following types apply:
- least concern species – these species are generally easier to care for than the specialist species
- specialist species (Some native animals need highly specialised care; koalas, echidna, platypus, raptors and reptiles are some examples of animals that require high levels of expertise and a degree of specialisation. Many of these species are also threatened and their survival is highly significant. Only people with extensive experience in the rehabilitation of these species will be able to get a rehabilitation permit for them.
The holder of a rehabilitation permit must keep the animal in a way that is likely to contribute to the animal's rehabilitation and eventual release to the wild.
The Code of Practice—Care of Sick, Injured or Orphaned Protected Animals in Queensland contains further information about rehabilitation of wildlife (other than koalas), and the Code of Practice—Rehabilitation of Sick, Injured, or Orphaned Koalas in Queensland contains further information about rehabilitation of koalas.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Rehabilitation permit (spotter catcher)
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020
Activity description
A rehabilitation permit for spotter catcher activities is required if you intend to protect an animal whose habitat has been, or is likely to be, destroyed by human activity or a natural disaster.
Permit summary
The holder of this permit may work in conjunction with a protected plant clearing permit or a Species Management Program where the animal’s habitat is going to be destroyed under a lawful permit.
This permit allows for the animal to be removed from the site and released into the nearest supporting habitat.
No animals are permitted to be held under this authority.
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How to apply
Once you register for an Online Services account, you can log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.
Flying-fox roost management permit
Legislation
- Nature Conservation Act 1992
- Nature Conservation (Animal) Regulation 2020
Activity description
You will need this permit if you intend to interfere with a flying-fox or their roost in the following circumstances:
- they are causing damage to property within an Urban Flying-Fox Management Area (UFFMA)
- they represent a threat to human health or wellbeing within an UFFMA
- managing a roost outside an UFFMA.
There are three types of activities that can be applied for under the permit:
- destroying a flying-fox roost
- disturbing a flying-fox
- driving away a flying-fox.
You must comply with the 'Code of practice for the ecologically sustainable management of flying-fox roosts'. All applications must be accompanied by a management plan.
Permit summary
Local governments wishing to either conduct activities within an Urban Flying-Fox Management Areas (UFFMA) that are inconsistent with a code of practice, or to manage a roost outside of an UFFMA, are required to obtain a flying-fox roost management permit (FFRMP) from the department. Individuals may also apply for a FFRMP.
Operating outside of the code of practice, or outside of an UFFMA without a FFRMP is not authorised and may have legal consequences. For example, actions could breach sections of the NCA or the Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 as well as the Commonwealth EPBC Act.
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Authorised flying-fox roost management
How to apply
It is recommended that you submit a pre-lodgement request prior to applying for this authority. Once you have discussed with the department, you must then register for an Online Services account, Log in and select the Wildlife Authorities hub. If you do not have an account, you will need to create a new customer record as an individual/sole trader or Organisation (e.g. company) and select ‘New application’.