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Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021
Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021
I, the Governor in and over the State of Tasmania and its Dependencies in the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Executive Council, make the following regulations under the
Nature Conservation Act 2002 . 22 November 2021 B. BAKER Governor By Her Excellency's Command, GUY BARNETT Minister for Primary Industries and Water
PART 1 - Preliminary
1.
Short title
These regulations may be cited as the
Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021 .
2.
Commencement
These regulations take effect on the day on which their making is notified in the Gazette .
3.
Interpretation
(1)
In these regulations, unless the contrary intention appears
Act
means the
Nature Conservation Act 2002 ;
adult male deer
means a male deer with branching antlers;
antlerless deer
means a deer that is without antlers;
applicant
means a person who makes an application for
(a) a licence or permit under these regulations; or
(b) an authorisation of the Secretary under
regulation 96 ;
approved
means determined by the Secretary;
brow tine , in relation to a deer, means the tine closest to the deers brow;
buy
includes
(a) acquire, or offer to acquire, for any consideration; and
(b) receive, or accept, under a contract to sell; and
(c) offer to receive, or to accept, under a contract to sell; and
(d) cause, or suffer, to be received, or accepted, under a contract to sell;
certified forest practices plan
means a certified forest practices plan, within the meaning of the
Forest Practices Act 1985 ;
commercial purpose
means for the purpose of sale, purchase, processing, manufacture or any other purpose that is directed to gain or reward;
commercial purposes licence
means a licence, referred to in
regulation 29 , that is in force;
commercial taxidermy
includes taxidermy performed for a commercial purpose;
commercial taxidermy licence
means a licence, referred to in
regulation 30 , that is in force;
commercial wildlife traders licence
means a licence, referred to in
regulation 31 , that is in force;
deer
means a deer, including an immature male deer, that
(a) is an animal of the species European Fallow Deer ( Dama dama dama ); and
(b) is partly protected wildlife; and
(c) is not a deer that is in captivity at a farm authorised under regulations made under the Act;
detection device
means
(a) a light, lamp, lantern or other device that is, or can be, used for the purpose of providing illumination; and
(b) night vision equipment; and
(c) a thermal imaging device;
deterrent device
means a device, or a device of a class of devices, approved under
regulation 97 ;
display , in relation to wildlife, means the showing or presentation of wildlife in captivity for viewing by the public or otherwise;
dog race
means a race involving the pursuit, by dogs, of a lure that is the carcass, or part of the carcass, of an animal;
drag-hunt
means a hunt in which dogs are encouraged to follow a scent trail made by dragging the carcass, or part of the carcass, of an animal over the ground;
emergency rescue , in relation to wildlife, means the rescue of wildlife, by a person, that is found and assessed by the person to be suffering from, or at risk of suffering from, injury, illness or abandonment;
enclosure
includes each of the following in which, or by means of which, wildlife is contained:
(a) a pen, aviary or cage;
(b) a building, structure or fence;
exhibited wildlife
means wildlife that is predominantly kept in a wildlife or fauna park, or a similar location, for the purpose of public viewing, public education or public entertainment, on payment of a fee or otherwise;
hunting licence
means a licence, referred to in
regulation 32 , that is in force;
immature male deer
means a male deer with antlers that do not branch;
injured , in relation to wildlife, includes wildlife that
(a) is one or more of the following:
(i) injured;
(ii) diseased;
(iii) orphaned; and
(b) requires treatment, or intervention, to ensure the health, wellbeing or survival of the wildlife;
lead shot
means shot that is made of lead or an alloy containing lead;
licence
means a licence, granted under these regulations, that is in force;
naturally cast , in relation to a material or thing from wildlife or product of wildlife, includes where the material or thing has not been removed from the wildlife, or product of wildlife
(a) by a human; or
(b) as a result of human intervention or interaction with the wildlife or product of wildlife;
open season , in relation to a species of partly protected wildlife, means the season during which the taking of the species is specified and permitted by order under
section 30
of the Act;
permit
means a permit that is granted under these regulations and is in force;
pheasant
means a bird of the species Phasianus colchicus ;
prescribed tag , in relation to deer, means a tag issued, to the holder of a licence authorising the taking of deer, at the time at which the licence is issued;
property protection permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 34 , that is in force;
protected wildlife
means wildlife of a species specified in
Schedule 1
or
2 ;
public authority management agreement
means a public authority management agreement, within the meaning of the
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 ;
public land
includes
(a) land that is managed by a statutory authority and that is land to which members of the public have lawful access; and
(b) Crown land that is subject to a lease and that is land to which members of the public have lawful access;
public street
has the same meaning as in the
Traffic Act 1925 ;
rehabilitated wildlife
means wildlife that
(a) has been injured; and
(b) after those injuries have been treated, has been assessed by the Secretary, a veterinary surgeon or the holder of a wildlife rehabilitation permit as being able to survive if released from captivity;
relevant fee , in relation to a matter, means the fee specified for that matter in
Schedule 3 ;
relevant offence
means an offence determined as a relevant offence in accordance with
regulation 4 ;
relevant waters
means
(a) a wetland; and
(b) a lake, dam or harbour; and
(c) an estuary or lagoon; and
(d) a river, creek, canal or other watercourse;
restricted (special purpose) wildlife
means wildlife of a species specified in
Schedule 4 ;
restricted (special purpose) wildlife permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 35 , that is in force;
scientific or educational wildlife permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 36 , that is in force;
seal deterrent permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 37 , that is in force;
sell , whether by wholesale or retail, includes
(a) offer, display or expose for sale; and
(b) keep, or have in possession, for sale; and
(c) barter or exchange; and
(d) deal in or agree to sell; and
(e) supply, send, forward or deliver for sale or for, or in expectation of receiving, payment or other consideration; and
(f) authorise, cause, attempt or permit an act referred to in this definition;
specially protected wildlife
means wildlife of a species specified in
Schedule 5 ;
special purposes wildlife permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 38 , that is in force;
stock
includes
(a) goats, horses, cattle, sheep, swine, cervids and camelids; and
(b) poultry of any kind; and
(c) oysters, mussels, abalone, scallops and clams; and
(d) fish of the family Salmonidae and goldfish;
taxidermy
means
(a) preparing and mounting parts, or complete specimens, of products of wildlife for the purpose of preserving those parts or specimens of products of wildlife in lifelike form; or
(b) restoring already preserved parts or specimens that are products of wildlife;
travelling wildlife exhibition
means the keeping, or display, of exhibited wildlife at a location other than a location specified in a wildlife exhibition licence under which the exhibited wildlife are so kept or displayed;
travelling wildlife exhibition permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 39 , that is in force;
trez tine , in relation to a deer, means the first major tine after the brow tine of the deer;
veterinary surgeon
means a registered veterinary surgeon within the meaning of the
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987 ;
wallaby
means an animal of the species
(a) Notamacropus rufogriseus rufogriseus ; or
(b) Thylogale billardierii ;
wetland
means a marsh, mudflat, or other expanse of land, that is permanently, intermittently or cyclically inundated with water, whether
(a) the water is static or flowing; or
(b) the water is fresh, brackish or salt; or
(c) the inundation occurs as a result of a natural or artificial process;
wild duck
means a bird of a species that is
(a) a member of the family Anatidae ; and
(b) partly protected wildlife;
wildlife display permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 40 , that is in force;
wildlife exhibition licence
means a licence, referred to in
regulation 33 , that is in force;
wildlife export permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 41 , that is in force;
wildlife officer
means
(a) the Secretary; and
(b) an inspector within the meaning of the
Animal Health Act 1995 ; and
(c) an authorised officer; and
(d) a person employed in the Department who is appointed by the Secretary to be a wildlife officer;
wildlife rehabilitation permit
means a permit, referred to in
regulation 42 , that is in force.
(2)
In these regulations, a reference to an animal by its scientific name is taken to include a reference to that scientific name as amended or updated from time to time.
(3)
In these regulations, a reference to products of wildlife does not include a reference to an item specified in
regulation 5 .
4.
Meaning of relevant offence
(1)
The Secretary may determine an offence to be a relevant offence for the purposes of the
definition of relevant offence
in
regulation 3(1) .
(2)
If the Secretary makes a determination under
subregulation (1) , the Secretary is to ensure that a list of relevant offences
(a) is kept and maintained on a website operated by or on behalf of the Department; and
(b) is made available to a person if the person requests a copy of the list of relevant offences.
(3)
For the avoidance of doubt, an offence under any of the following Acts may be determined to be a relevant offence under
subregulation (1) :
(a) the Act;
(b) the
Animal Welfare Act 1993 ;
(c) the
Firearms Act 1996 ;
(d) the
National Parks and Reserves Management Act 2002 ;
(e) the
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 ;
(f) any other Act that the Secretary considers relevant for the purposes of these regulations.
5.
Items that are not products of wildlife
For the purposes of these regulations, the following items are not products of wildlife:
(a) a product of wildlife that has been canned or tinned or otherwise processed
(i) by the holder of a relevant accreditation under the
Primary Produce Safety Act 2011 , in accordance with the accreditation; or
(ii) by a person holding an authority, under an Act of another State or a Territory, authorising the processing of such wildlife products;
(b) a product of wildlife that has been tanned or processed in a manner similar to tanning;
(c) a product of partly protected wildlife that
(i) has been completely, and lawfully, prepared and preserved by a taxidermist; and
(ii) is not a product of partly protected wildlife that is known, or is reasonably suspected, to have been taken unlawfully;
(d) a product of wildlife where a royalty has been paid under
regulation 89
in respect of the product of wildlife;
(e) fur, hair or skin, or a feather, scat, tooth, claw, antler or other material, of wildlife that
(i) has been naturally cast by the wildlife; or
(ii) has been removed from the wildlife, or product of wildlife, without human intervention or interaction.
6.
Controlled animal
For the purposes of the definition of controlled animal in
section 32
of the Act, an animal specified in
Schedule 6
is prescribed to be a controlled animal.
7.
Domestic stock
For the purposes of the definition of domestic stock in
section 3(1)
of the Act, an animal specified in
Schedule 7
is prescribed to be domestic stock.
8.
Partly protected wildlife
For the purposes of the definition of partly protected wildlife in
section 3(1)
of the Act, the species of wildlife specified in
Schedule 8
are prescribed as partly protected wildlife.
9.
Restricted animal
For the purposes of
section 32
of the Act, an animal specified in
Schedule 9
is prescribed to be a restricted animal.
10.
Non-application of regulations
For the avoidance of doubt, these regulations do not apply to deer that are in captivity at a farm that is authorised under regulations made under the Act.
PART 2 - Prohibited or Restricted Activities Relating to Wildlife
Division 1 - Buying or selling certain wildlife
11.
Buying or selling specially protected wildlife
A person must not buy or sell specially protected wildlife, or a product of specially protected wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
12.
Buying or selling restricted (special purpose) wildlife
A person must not buy or sell restricted (special purpose) wildlife, or a product of restricted (special purpose) wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
13.
Buying or selling partly protected wildlife
(1)
A person must not buy or sell partly protected wildlife, or a product of partly protected wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Subregulation (1)
does not apply to a product of partly protected wildlife that is
(a) an egg that was laid by a pheasant, or brown quail, that was held in captivity at the time at which the egg was so laid; or
(b) a juvenile muttonbird supplied by a person authorised by the
Primary Produce Safety Act 2011
to process juvenile muttonbird; or
(c) the skin of a wallaby or brushtail possum if the skin has been subjected to a process for tanning or otherwise preserving the skin.
14.
Buying or selling protected wildlife
(1)
A person must not buy or sell protected wildlife, or a product of protected wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Subregulation (1)
does not apply in respect of the buying or selling of protected wildlife or a product of protected wildlife, of a species specified in
Schedule 2 .
15.
Buying or selling untreated skins
(1)
A person must not buy or sell products of wildlife that are the untreated skins, or the fur, of products of wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Subregulation (1)
does not apply to the purchase of products of wildlife if the products of wildlife are untreated skins that are purchased for personal use.
Division 2 - Taking or possessing certain wildlife
16.
Taking or possessing specially protected wildlife
(1)
A person must not take specially protected wildlife, or a product of specially protected wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Subregulation (1)
does not apply to the taking of specially protected wildlife, or a product of specially protected wildlife, by a person in the course of
(a) undertaking the clearance of native vegetation, or the harvesting of trees, in accordance with a certified forest practices plan or a public authority management agreement; or
(b) undertaking dam works in accordance with a permit issued under
Part 8 of the
Water Management Act 1999
; or
(c) undertaking an activity in accordance with a public authority management agreement, within the meaning of the
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 .
(3)
A person must not possess specially protected wildlife, or a product of specially protected wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
17.
Possessing restricted (special purpose) wildlife
A person must not possess restricted (special purpose) wildlife, or a product of restricted (special purpose) wildlife unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
18.
Taking or possessing partly protected wildlife
(1)
A person must not take partly protected wildlife, or a product of partly protected wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not take partly protected wildlife, or a product of partly protected wildlife, other than during the open season for the wildlife unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
Subregulations (1)
and
(2)
do not apply to the taking of partly protected wildlife, or a product of partly protected wildlife
(a) if the product of wildlife is an egg that was laid by a pheasant, or brown quail, that was in captivity at the time at which the egg was so laid; or
(b) by a person in the course of
(i) undertaking the clearance of native vegetation, or the harvesting of trees, in accordance with a certified forest practices plan or a public authority management agreement; or
(ii) undertaking dam works in accordance with a permit issued under
Part 8 of the
Water Management Act 1999
; or
(iii) undertaking an activity in accordance with a public authority management agreement, within the meaning of the
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 .
(4)
A person must not possess partly protected wildlife, or a product of partly protected wildlife, to which this regulation applies, unless
(a) the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit; or
(b) the wildlife is a wallaby, brushtail possum, pheasant, brown quail or wild duck; or
(c) the product of wildlife is an egg that was laid by a pheasant, or brown quail, that was in captivity at the time at which the egg was so laid; or
(d) the partly protected wildlife, or product of partly protected wildlife, is a juvenile muttonbird that has been taken as part of an Aboriginal cultural activity within the meaning of section 73 of the Act.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
19.
Taking or possessing protected wildlife
(1)
A person must not take or possess protected wildlife, or a product of protected wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Subregulation (1)
does not apply to the taking of protected wildlife, or of a product of protected wildlife, by a person
(a) in the course of undertaking the clearance of native vegetation, or the harvesting of trees, in accordance with a certified forest practices plan or a public authority management agreement; or
(b) in the course of undertaking dam works in accordance with a permit issued under
Part 8 of the
Water Management Act 1999
; or
(c) undertaking an activity in accordance with a public authority management agreement, within the meaning of the
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 ; or
(d) if
(i) the protected wildlife is a snake; and
(ii) the person taking the snake reasonably believed it was a threat to the life of a person or a domestic animal; or
(e) if the protected wildlife is amphibian eggs or tadpoles; or
(f) if
(i) the protected wildlife is a metallic skink, spotted skink, common froglet and brown tree frog; and
(ii) not more than 6 of each such wildlife are possessed by the relevant person at any one time.
(3)
Subregulation (1)
does not apply to the possession of protected wildlife, or of a product of protected wildlife, of a species specified in
Schedule 2 .
20.
Possessing exhibited wildlife
(1)
A person must not possess exhibited wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a wildlife exhibition licence. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not keep exhibited wildlife at a location, unless the person is authorised to do so by a wildlife exhibition licence. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
A person must not conduct a travelling wildlife exhibition unless the person is authorised to do so by a travelling wildlife exhibition permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
Division 3 - Other matters for which licences, permits or authorities are required
21.
Receiving certain products of wildlife
A person must not receive products of protected wildlife, or of partly protected wildlife, unless
(a) the person is the holder of a commercial wildlife traders licence or a commercial taxidermy licence that authorises the person to possess the products; or
(b) the person is listed on a commercial wildlife traders licence or a commercial taxidermy licence, or is a member of a class of persons listed on such a licence, as a person who may possess or receive the products under that licence; or
(c) the person is otherwise authorised under the Act, or any other Act, to possess the products; or
(d) the products are for the personal use of the person.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
22.
Displaying wildlife
(1)
A person must not display exhibited wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by
(a) a wildlife exhibition licence; or
(b) a travelling wildlife exhibition permit.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not display wildlife other than exhibited wildlife, unless the person is authorised to do so by a wildlife display permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
23.
Taxidermy of wildlife
(1)
A person must not carry out commercial taxidermy unless the person is the holder of a commercial taxidermy licence. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not carry out taxidermy other than commercial taxidermy unless the person is
(a) the holder of a commercial taxidermy licence; or
(b) the holder of an authority of the Secretary, under
regulation 96 , that authorises the taxidermy.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
24.
Using devices to deter seals
A person must not use a device to deter seals unless the person is authorised to do so by a permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
25.
Removing certain wildlife from State
A person must not remove, or cause or permit to be removed, partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife or specially protected wildlife, or a product of such wildlife, from the State other than in accordance with a wildlife export permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
Division 4 - Exemptions
26.
Exemptions for emergency rescue
(1)
A person is not guilty of an offence under these regulations in relation to the taking or possessing of wildlife if
(a) the person is conducting an emergency rescue of the wildlife; and
(b) at all times during the emergency rescue of the wildlife, the person is acting in a lawful manner; and
(c) as soon as practicable after completing the emergency rescue, the person
(i) releases the wildlife into the wild; or
(ii) transfers possession of the wildlife to a wildlife officer, a veterinary surgeon or the holder of a wildlife rehabilitation permit; or
(iii) complies with a direction, in respect of the wildlife, given by a person referred to in
subparagraph (ii) .
(2)
A person is not guilty of an offence under these regulations in relation to the taking or possessing of a product of wildlife if
(a) the person is conducting an emergency rescue of wildlife and the person becomes aware that the wildlife is deceased; and
(b) at all times during the emergency rescue of the wildlife, the person is acting in a lawful manner; and
(c) as soon as practicable after becoming aware that the wildlife is deceased
(i) the person
(A) notifies the Secretary that the person has possession of the deceased wildlife; and
(B) complies with the directions, in respect of the deceased wildlife, of the Secretary; or
(ii) the person destroys, or otherwise disposes of, the deceased wildlife in a lawful manner.
27.
Exemptions for roadkill
A person is not guilty of an offence against these regulations in relation to taking or possessing wildlife, or a product of wildlife, if the person
(a) is acting on behalf of a person or authority that has responsibility for the maintenance of, or for traffic management relating to, a public street; and
(b) takes or possesses wildlife, or a product of wildlife, as part of, or as a consequence of, the removal of the wildlife or product of wildlife from the public street for the purpose of the safe operation of the public street; and
(c) in the case of a product of wildlife, destroys, or otherwise disposes of, the product of wildlife in a lawful manner as soon as practicable after coming into possession of the product of wildlife.
28.
Exemptions for veterinary surgeon
A person is not guilty of an offence against these regulations in relation to the possession of wildlife, or of a product of wildlife, if
(a) the person is
(i) a veterinary surgeon who is acting within the persons capacity as a veterinary surgeon; or
(ii) acting under the supervision or direction of a veterinary surgeon acting within the persons capacity as a veterinary surgeon; and
(b) the person is providing, or has provided or attempted to provide, veterinary services, within the meaning of the
Veterinary Surgeons Act 1987 , to the wildlife.
PART 3 - Types of Licences
29.
Commercial purposes licences
(1)
A commercial purposes licence authorises the holder of the licence to perform one or more of the following actions as specified on the licence:
(a) to take the partly protected wildlife, or protected wildlife, specified on the licence;
(b) to possess the products of partly protected wildlife or of protected wildlife;
(c) to sell, or otherwise dispose of, the products of partly protected wildlife, and of protected wildlife, that are in the possession of the person.
(2)
A commercial purposes licence may specify that the holder of the licence may only perform an action specified on the licence for one or more of the following purposes as specified on the licence:
(a) the sale or supply, of products of partly protected wildlife, or of protected wildlife, specified on the licence, to a person, or a class of persons, specified on the licence;
(b) if the product of wildlife is the meat or carcass of partly protected wildlife, or of protected wildlife, specified on the licence, the sale or supply of such products of wildlife to a person who is authorised under the
Primary Produce Safety Act 2011
to process such products of wildlife;
(c) the sale or supply, of products of partly protected wildlife, and of protected wildlife, specified on the licence, to a person who is specified on a commercial wildlife traders licence or a commercial taxidermy licence as a person who may possess those products of wildlife under the relevant licence.
30.
Commercial taxidermy licences
(1)
A commercial taxidermy licence authorises the holder of the licence to do any one or more of the following actions, as part of commercial taxidermy, as specified on the licence:
(a) to buy, receive, acquire or obtain, whether for consideration or not, one or more of the following products of wildlife as specified on the licence:
(i) products of partly protected wildlife;
(ii) products of protected wildlife;
(iii) products of specially protected wildlife;
(iv) products of restricted (special purpose) wildlife;
(b) to possess one or more of the following products of wildlife as specified on the licence:
(i) products of partly protected wildlife;
(ii) products of protected wildlife;
(iii) products of specially protected wildlife;
(iv) products of restricted (special purpose) wildlife;
(c) to prepare and preserve products of wildlife, as specified on the licence, as part of the taxidermy process;
(d) to dispose of products of wildlife as specified on the licence.
(2)
A commercial taxidermy licence may also authorise a person specified on the licence, or a member of a class of persons specified on the licence, to perform an action under the licence as specified on the licence.
(3)
If a commercial taxidermy licence authorises an action under
subregulation (1)(a)
in respect of products of protected wildlife, specially protected wildlife and restricted (special purpose) wildlife, the holder of the licence must ensure that the holder of the licence only acquires such products of wildlife from a person who is authorised under these regulations to possess and sell or supply such products of wildlife. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
31.
Commercial wildlife traders licence
(1)
This regulation applies to each of the following:
(a) products of partly protected wildlife;
(b) products of protected wildlife;
(c) products of specially protected wildlife;
(d) products of restricted (special purpose) wildlife.
(2)
A commercial wildlife traders licence authorises the holder of the licence to do any one or more of the following actions as specified on the licence:
(a) to buy, receive or acquire such products of wildlife, to which this regulation applies, as specified on the licence;
(b) to possess, sell or dispose of products of wildlife referred to in
paragraph (a) .
(3)
A commercial wildlife traders licence may also authorise a person specified on the licence, or a member of a class of persons specified on the licence, to perform an action under the licence as specified on the licence.
(4)
The holder of a commercial wildlife traders licence must ensure that the holder of the licence only
(a) sells products of wildlife to a person who is authorised to possess such products; and
(b) purchases, receives or acquires products of wildlife from a person who is authorised to possess, sell or dispose of those products.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
32.
Hunting licences
(1)
A hunting licence authorises the holder of the licence to perform one or more of the following actions as specified on the licence:
(a) to take one or more of the following as specified on the licence during the relevant open season:
(i) one or more species of partly protected wildlife;
(ii) the products of partly protected wildlife from wildlife taken under the licence;
(b) to possess one or more of the following as specified on the licence:
(i) one or more species of partly protected wildlife;
(ii) the products of partly protected wildlife from wildlife taken under the licence.
(2)
A hunting licence is to specify the open season for each species of partly protected wildlife that may be taken under the authority of the licence.
(3)
The holder of a hunting licence may not use, for a commercial purpose, wildlife, or any products of wildlife from wildlife, taken under the authority of the licence. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
33.
Wildlife exhibition licences
A wildlife exhibition licence authorises the holder of the licence to do any one or more of the following actions as specified on the licence:
(a) to possess the wildlife specified on the licence as exhibited wildlife;
(b) to keep the wildlife, that is specified on the licence, at the location specified on the licence;
(c) to exhibit and display the wildlife that is specified on the licence;
(d) to dispose of
(i) wildlife that is specified on the licence; or
(ii) products of wildlife from wildlife that is specified on the licence;
(e) to rehome wildlife that is specified on the licence.
PART 4 - Types of Permits
34.
Property protection permits
(1)
A property protection permit authorises
(a) the holder of the permit to take protected wildlife, or partly protected wildlife, as specified on the permit, for one or more of the following reasons as specified:
(i) to protect crops or stock, or both;
(ii) to protect equipment or infrastructure, or both, used in the production of crops or stock at the location to which the permit relates; and
(b) a person other than the holder of the permit to perform an action under the authority of the permit, as specified on the permit
(i) as if the person were the holder of the permit; and
(ii) while the person is under the direction or supervision of the holder of the permit.
(2)
The holder of a property protection permit may also do one or more of the following, as specified on the permit:
(a) to possess the products of wildlife from wildlife taken in accordance with
subregulation (1) ;
(b) to dispose of such products of wildlife.
35.
Restricted (special purpose) wildlife permits
(1)
A permit to possess restricted (special purpose) wildlife authorises the holder of the permit to do one or more of the following in respect of restricted (special purpose) wildlife, as specified on the permit:
(a) to possess restricted (special purpose) wildlife;
(b) to buy restricted (special purpose) wildlife;
(c) to sell or otherwise dispose of, restricted (special purpose) wildlife.
(2)
For the avoidance of doubt, a permit to possess restricted (special purpose) wildlife does not, of itself, authorise the release of restricted (special purpose) wildlife from captivity.
36.
Scientific or educational wildlife permits
(1)
A scientific or educational wildlife permit authorises, for scientific or educational purposes
(a) the taking and possessing of one or more of the following species of wildlife, or products of such wildlife, as specified on the permit:
(i) partly protected wildlife;
(ii) protected wildlife;
(iii) specially protected wildlife;
(iv) restricted (special purpose) wildlife; and
(b) the disposal of wildlife, or products of wildlife, taken or possessed in accordance with the permit, as specified on the permit; and
(c) one or more of the following persons to perform an action under the permit:
(i) the holder of the permit;
(ii) a person specified on the permit, or a member of a class of persons specified on the permit, if the person
(A) is under the direction of the holder of the permit; or
(B) is under the direct supervision of the holder of the permit.
(2)
For the purposes of this regulation a person (the
supervised person ) is under the direct supervision of the holder of a permit if the holder of the permit
(a) is at the same location as the supervised person while the activity that is to be supervised is taking place; and
(b) provides instructions and guidance to the supervised person in relation to the activity being supervised, if necessary; and
(c) oversees the performance of the activity by the supervised person; and
(d) is able to immediately render assistance to the supervised person, if required, at any time during which the activity is being performed.
37.
Seal deterrent permits
A seal deterrent permit authorises one or more of the following persons, as specified on the permit, to possess, and use, a deterrent device to deter seals from interfering with fish farming and other fishing activities as specified on the permit:
(a) the holder of a permit;
(b) a person other than the holder of the permit if the person
(i) is under the direction or supervision of the holder of the permit; and
(ii) is specified on the permit, or is a member of a class of persons specified on the permit, as being authorised to perform an action under the authority of the permit.
38.
Special purposes wildlife permits
(1)
This regulation applies to the following wildlife:
(a) partly protected wildlife and products of partly protected wildlife;
(b) protected wildlife and products of protected wildlife;
(c) specially protected wildlife and products of specially protected wildlife;
(d) restricted (special purposes) wildlife.
(2)
A special purposes wildlife permit authorises the holder of the permit to do any one or more of the following actions as specified on the permit:
(a) to take and possess wildlife, to which this regulation applies;
(b) to take and possess products of wildlife, to which this regulation applies;
(c) to buy wildlife, and products of wildlife, to which this regulation applies;
(d) to sell wildlife, and products of wildlife, to which this regulation applies;
(e) to dispose of wildlife, and products of wildlife, to which this regulation applies;
(f) to authorise a person other than the holder of the permit to perform an action under the authority of the permit, as specified on the permit
(i) as if the person were the holder of the permit; and
(ii) while the person is under the direction or supervision of the holder of the permit.
39.
Travelling wildlife exhibition permits
(1)
Subject to
subregulation (2) , a travelling wildlife exhibition permit authorises the holder of the permit to do each of the following, in relation to exhibited wildlife specified on the permit:
(a) to conduct a travelling wildlife exhibition, including the transportation of the exhibited wildlife specified on the permit;
(b) to conduct that travelling wildlife exhibition at a location specified on the permit;
(c) to display the exhibited wildlife as part of the travelling wildlife exhibition.
(2)
The holder of a travelling wildlife exhibition permit is only authorised to perform an action under the permit while the holder of the permit also holds a wildlife exhibition licence.
40.
Wildlife display permits
A wildlife display permit authorises the holder of the permit to display the wildlife as specified on the permit.
41.
Wildlife export permits
(1)
This regulation applies to the following wildlife:
(a) partly protected wildlife;
(b) protected wildlife;
(c) specially protected wildlife.
(2)
A wildlife export permit authorises the holder of the permit to do both of the following:
(a) to possess wildlife, and the products of wildlife, specified on the permit, for the purposes of removing that wildlife, or products of wildlife, from the State;
(b) to remove, or cause to be removed, wildlife, or products of wildlife, specified on the permit.
42.
Wildlife rehabilitation permits
A wildlife rehabilitation permit authorises the holder of the permit to do one or more of the following, as specified on the permit:
(a) to take injured wildlife for the purpose of providing treatment or intervention;
(b) to possess injured wildlife, as specified on the permit, for the purpose of providing one or more of the following, as specified on the permit:
(i) treatment or intervention in respect of the injuries to the wildlife;
(ii) rehabilitation of the wildlife;
(c) to release rehabilitated wildlife from captivity;
(d) to lawfully destroy injured wildlife, in specified circumstances;
(e) to take, possess or dispose of products of wildlife;
(f) if the holder of the permit is a body corporate, to authorise a member of the body corporate, or a member of a class of members of the body corporate, other than the holder of the permit, to perform an action under the authority of the permit, as specified on the permit
(i) as if the person were the holder of the permit; and
(ii) while the person is under the direction or supervision of the holder of the permit.
PART 5 - Issue, &c., of Licences and Permits
Division 1 - Applications for licences and permits
43.
Eligibility for certain licences and permits
(1)
An application for a licence or permit under these regulations, other than a licence or permit specified in
subregulation (2) , may be made by
(a) one or more natural persons together; or
(b) a body corporate.
(2)
An application for the following licences and permits may only be made by a natural person:
(a) commercial purposes licence;
(b) hunting licence;
(c) property protection permit.
(3)
An application for a travelling wildlife exhibition permit may only be made by the holder of a wildlife exhibition licence.
44.
Application for licences and permits
(1)
An application for a licence or permit under these regulations
(a) is to be made to the Secretary; and
(b) is to be in writing in an approved form; and
(c) must include the information that is required by the Secretary in respect of the application; and
(d) must include written evidence of all convictions for relevant offences, if any, within the period of 5 years immediately before the day on which the application is made, of
(i) the applicant; and
(ii) each person to be listed on the licence or permit if granted under the application; and
(e) must be accompanied by the relevant fee, if any.
(2)
An applicant for a licence or permit under these regulations may withdraw the application, at any time, by written notice to the Secretary.
45.
Person must not hold permits or licences of identical type
(1)
Except as determined under
subregulation (2) , the holder of a licence or permit must not, at any one time, hold 2 or more of the same licence, or permit, under these regulations that substantially relates
(a) to the same commercial purpose; or
(b) to the same wildlife or products of wildlife.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
The Secretary may determine that a person may, at any one time, hold 2 or more of the same licence, or permit, under these regulations that are substantially the same if the Secretary is satisfied that it is reasonable in the circumstances for the person to do so.
(3)
A second or subsequent licence, or permit, other than a licence or permit determined under
subregulation (2) , or an application for such a licence or permit, is void and of no effect.
Division 2 - Renewal of certain licences
46.
Permits and licences not renewable
(1)
Except as specified in this regulation, a licence or permit issued under these regulations is not renewable.
(2)
A wildlife exhibition licence may be renewed in accordance with this Division.
47.
Application for renewal of wildlife exhibition licences
(1)
The holder of a wildlife exhibition licence may apply to the Secretary for the renewal of the licence.
(2)
An application for the renewal of a wildlife exhibition licence under
subregulation (1)
(a) is to be in an approved form; and
(b) must be accompanied by the relevant fee; and
(c) must be made within the 28-day period before the day on which the licence, to which the application relates, expires.
(3)
An applicant may withdraw his or her application under
subregulation (1)
at any time by written notice to the Secretary.
(4)
If the Secretary receives an application under
subregulation (1)
for the renewal of a wildlife exhibition licence, the Secretary
(a) is to renew the licence, to which an application relates, except where the Secretary is satisfied that there are grounds for the suspension or cancellation of the licence; or
(b) is to refuse to renew the licence if the Secretary is satisfied that there are grounds for the suspension or cancellation of the licence.
(5)
The Secretary may renew a wildlife exhibition licence subject to such conditions as the Secretary considers reasonable in the circumstances.
(6)
As soon as practicable after renewing a wildlife exhibition licence under this regulation, the Secretary is to
(a) notify the applicant, by written notice
(i) that the licence has been renewed; and
(ii) of the conditions imposed on the licence so renewed; and
(b) issue to the applicant the new licence.
(7)
If the Secretary refuses to renew a licence under this regulation, the Secretary is to notify, by written notice, the holder of the licence of
(a) the decision to refuse to renew the licence; and
(b) the reason for that decision; and
(c) the applicants right under
subregulation (9)
to apply for a review of the decision.
(8)
If an application is made under
subregulation (1)
for the renewal of a wildlife exhibition licence and the application is not determined, or withdrawn, before the day on which the licence is to expire
(a) the licence is taken to continue in force from the day on which, but for the renewal, the licence would have expired, until the first of the following occurs:
(i) the licence is renewed;
(ii) the application is withdrawn;
(iii)
[Regulation 47 Subregulation (8) amended by No. 7 of 2025, s. 154, Applied:01 Jul 2025]
the end of the relevant period under the
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2020
if
(A) the application is refused; and
(B) the applicant does not apply for a review of that decision under
subregulation (9) ;
(iv)
[Regulation 47 Subregulation (8) amended by No. 7 of 2025, s. 154, Applied:01 Jul 2025]
on the determination of a review under the
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2020
if
(A) the application is refused; and
(B) the applicant applies for a review of that decision under
subregulation (9)
within the relevant period under that Act; and
(b) if the licence is renewed under this regulation, the renewed licence
(i) is taken to have been granted on the day after the day on which, but for the renewal, the previous licence would have expired; and
(ii) is to be expressed to have taken effect on and from that day.
(9)
[Regulation 47 Subregulation (9) amended by No. 7 of 2025, s. 154, Applied:01 Jul 2025]
A decision of the Secretary under
subregulation (4)(b)
is a reviewable decision for the purposes of the
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2020 .
Division 3 - Determination of applications
48.
Grant or refusal of applications
(1)
If the Secretary receives an application for a licence or permit under
regulation 44 , the Secretary may
(a) subject to this Division, grant the licence or permit, subject to the conditions, if any, imposed on the licence or permit under these regulations; or
(b) refuse to grant the licence or permit; or
(c) if the Secretary is satisfied that another licence or permit within these regulations is more appropriate in respect of the activity to which the application relates
(i) refuse to grant the licence, or permit, specified in the application; and
(ii) subject to this Division, grant another licence or permit, subject to the conditions, if any, imposed on the licence or permit under these regulations.
(2)
Without limiting
subregulation (1)(b) , the Secretary must refuse to grant a licence or permit if satisfied that
(a) subject to
subregulation (3) , within the period of 5 years immediately before the day on which the application was made
(i) the applicant has been convicted of a relevant offence; or
(ii) a person to be listed on the licence or permit, if granted under the application, has been convicted of a relevant offence; or
(b) the applicant or a person to be listed on the licence or permit
(i) previously held a licence or permit under the Act; and
(ii) was required to pay a royalty under the Act in relation to the licence or permit; and
(iii) has not, at the time of the application for a licence or permit, paid the royalty referred to in subparagraph (ii).
(3)
Subregulation (2)(a)
does not apply in relation to an application if the Secretary is satisfied that there are exceptional circumstances in respect of the relevant offence.
(4)
For the avoidance of doubt,
subregulation (1)(c)
does not prevent the Secretary from refusing an application for a licence or permit under
regulation 44
solely on the basis that the Secretary is satisfied that another licence or permit within these regulations is more appropriate in respect of the activity to which the application relates.
(5)
[Regulation 48 Subregulation (5) amended by No. 7 of 2025, s. 155, Applied:01 Jul 2025]
A decision of the Secretary under
subregulation (1)(c)
is a reviewable decision for the purposes of the
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2020 .
49.
Special requirements for grant of certain licences and permits
(1)
Without limiting
regulation 48 , the Secretary may only grant a wildlife exhibition licence if satisfied that
(a) the location where the wildlife, that is to be exhibited under the licence, is to be kept is suitable for that purpose; and
(b) the conditions under which the wildlife, that is to be exhibited under the licence, is to be kept are in accordance with each relevant code of practice, or relevant management plan, approved for the purposes of this regulation; and
(c) the facilities and services for the care and treatment of wildlife, to be exhibited under the licence, are suitable for that purpose; and
(d) the nature and construction of enclosures, at the location where the wildlife is to be kept and which are to be used to contain wildlife at that location, or any part of that location, are suitable for that purpose; and
(e) the wildlife, that is to be exhibited under the licence, is unlikely to escape from the location where the wildlife is to be exhibited.
(2)
Without limiting
regulation 48 , the Secretary may only grant a property protection permit if satisfied that
(a) the permit is required for the purpose of protecting crops or stock, or equipment or infrastructure used in the production of crops or stock, from wildlife; and
(b) the holder of the permit is likely to suffer financial loss if the crops, stock, equipment or infrastructure are not protected.
(3)
Without limiting
regulation 48 , the Secretary may only grant a seal deterrent permit if satisfied that
(a) the permit is to relate to a fish farm or fishing activity that is for a commercial purpose; and
(b) the device specified on the application is a deterrent device; and
(c) the person intending to operate the deterrent device under the permit is appropriately instructed and trained in the effective use of the deterrent device; and
(d) the use of the deterrent device is necessary for the viability of the fish farm, or fishing activity, to which the application relates; and
(e) the applicant has a sufficient interest, or authority, in respect of the fish farm, or fishing activity, to which the application relates.
(4)
Without limiting
regulation 48 , the Secretary may only grant a wildlife display permit if satisfied that
(a) the location where the wildlife, that is to be displayed under the permit, is suitable for the purpose of display of that wildlife; and
(b) the conditions under which the wildlife, that is to be displayed under the permit, is to be kept are in accordance with each relevant code of practice approved for the purposes of this regulation; and
(c) the facilities and services for the care and treatment of wildlife, that is to be displayed under the permit, are suitable for the purpose of display of that wildlife; and
(d) the nature and construction of enclosures, at the location where the wildlife is to be displayed and which are to be used to contain wildlife at that location, or any part of that location, are suitable for the purpose of display of that wildlife; and
(e) the wildlife, that is to be displayed under the permit, is unlikely to escape from the location where the wildlife is to be displayed.
50.
Issue of licences and permits
(1)
As soon as practicable after granting a licence or permit under
regulation 48(1)(a) , the Secretary is to
(a) notify the applicant of the grant of the licence or permit; and
(b) issue the licence or permit.
(2)
A licence or permit issued under these regulations
(a) is to be in a form determined by the Secretary; and
(b) is to specify the conditions imposed under these regulations in respect of the licence, or permit, so issued.
(3)
As soon as practicable after refusing to grant a licence or permit under
regulation 48(1)(b) , the Secretary is to give to the applicant a written notice specifying
(a) that the application for the licence or permit has been refused; and
(b) the reasons for refusing to grant the licence or permit.
51.
Duration of licences and permits
(1)
The following licences and permits are in force for the period specified on the licence or permit, being a period not exceeding 12 months:
(a) commercial purposes licence;
(b) commercial wildlife traders licence;
(c) hunting licence;
(d) wildlife exhibition licence;
(e) wildlife display permit;
(f) wildlife export permit.
(2)
A licence or permit not specified in
subregulation (1)
is in force for the period specified on the licence or permit, being a period not exceeding 5 years.
(3)
A licence or permit comes into force
(a) on the day specified on the licence or permit as the day on which the licence or permit takes effect; or
(b) if no day is so specified, on the day on which the licence or permit is granted.
(4)
A licence or permit ceases to be in force under this regulation when whichever of the following first occurs:
(a) the licence or permit is cancelled under
regulation 59 ;
(b) the licence or permit is surrendered under
regulation 62 ;
(c) the period, for which the licence or permit is in force under this regulation, expires.
Division 4 - Conditions of licences and permits
52.
Conditions of licences and permits generally
(1)
A licence or permit may be granted subject to such conditions, as specified on the licence or permit in accordance with
regulation 50 , that the Secretary considers appropriate.
(2)
Without limiting the generality of
subregulation (1) , a condition of a licence or permit may relate to one or more of the following:
(a) the species of wildlife to which the licence or permit applies;
(b) the products of wildlife to which the licence or permit applies;
(c) the number of specimens of wildlife that may be taken under the licence or permit;
(d) the total number of wildlife or products of wildlife that may be possessed under the licence or permit at any one time;
(e) the requirement to comply with a code of practice or management plan, specified on the licence or permit, while acting under the authority of the licence or permit;
(f) the requirement to tag, or otherwise identify, wildlife as specified on the licence or permit;
(g) the requirements in respect of wildlife to be kept under the licence or permit including, but not limited to, the following requirements:
(i) to microchip wildlife to be kept under the licence or permit;
(ii) to only keep wildlife of a single sex, as specified on the licence or permit;
(h) the time at which an action authorised by the licence or permit may be performed;
(i) the period within which an action authorised by the licence or permit may be performed;
(j) the location where an action authorised by the licence or permit may be performed;
(k) the requirement to restrict or prohibit handling of the wildlife as specified on the licence or permit;
(l) the requirement to keep a record, or provide a return, in accordance with these regulations.
(3)
The holder of a licence or permit must comply with each condition imposed in respect of the licence or permit. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
53.
Conditions imposed on all wildlife exhibition licences and travelling wildlife exhibition permits
(1)
Each wildlife exhibition licence granted under these regulations is subject to the following conditions:
(a) that the holder of the licence must not, without the prior written approval of the Secretary
(i) erect in the location to which the licence relates, or cause or permit to be erected in that location, a building or cage for the containment of wildlife; or
(ii) alter, or cause or permit to be altered, a building or cage erected for the containment of wildlife at that location; or
(iii) keep any wildlife, or cause or permit wildlife to be kept, in that location; or
(iv) release any wildlife, or cause or permit wildlife to be released, from that location; or
(v) rehome or otherwise dispose of wildlife kept in that location;
(b) that the holder of the licence must not cause or permit wildlife to escape from that location.
(2)
Each travelling wildlife exhibition permit granted under these regulations is subject to the following conditions:
(a) that the holder of the permit must comply with any conditions imposed on the wildlife exhibition licence held by the holder of the permit;
(b) that, during the transporting of wildlife under the authority of the permit, the wildlife
(i) is not subjected to excessive noise, exhaust fumes, heat or cold; and
(ii) is provided with adequate ventilation;
(c) that the holder of the permit must not, without the prior written approval of the Secretary, release any wildlife or cause or permit any wildlife to be released from captivity.
(3)
Nothing in this regulation prevents the Secretary from imposing another condition on a wildlife exhibition licence, or a travelling wildlife exhibition permit, under this Division if the other condition is not inconsistent with a condition imposed under this regulation.
54.
Conditions of licences and permits relating to taking wildlife
Without limiting
regulation 52 , a licence or permit that authorises the holder of the licence or permit to take wildlife may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions:
(a) the species of wildlife that may be taken under the authority of the licence or permit;
(b) the manner in which, and the method by which, that wildlife must be taken;
(c) the locations from which wildlife may be taken under the authority of the licence or permit;
(d) the manner in which wildlife taken under the licence or permit is to be tagged or otherwise labelled or identified;
(e) the manner in which wildlife so taken may be received, sold, purchased, acquired, obtained without consideration, traded or possessed;
(f) the payment of a royalty on products of wildlife so taken;
(g) the person by whom an act authorised by the licence or permit is to be done, or the supervision or control under which such an act is to be done.
55.
Conditions of licences and permits relating to products of wildlife
Without limiting
regulation 52 , a licence or permit that authorises the holder of the licence or permit to take products of wildlife, to possess products of wildlife or to buy or sell products of wildlife, may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions:
(a) the manner in which the products of wildlife are to be identified;
(b) the specific products of wildlife that may be taken, possessed, bought or sold under the authority of the licence or permit;
(c) the manner in which the products of wildlife may be acquired, obtained, purchased, received, traded or possessed under the authority of the licence or permit;
(d) the manner in which products of the wildlife may be sold, gifted without consideration, or disposed of, under the authority of the licence or permit;
(e) the requirement to affix a tag to, or otherwise identify, products of wildlife taken or possessed under the authority of the licence or permit;
(f) the manner in which products of the wildlife are to be tagged or otherwise labelled or identified;
(g) the person by whom an action under the authority of the licence or permit may be performed, or the supervision or control under which such an action is to be performed.
56.
Conditions of licences and permits relating to exhibited wildlife
Without limiting
regulation 52 , a licence or permit that authorises the possession of exhibited wildlife may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions:
(a) the location where exhibited wildlife is to be kept under the licence;
(b) the manner in which, and the method by which, the exhibited wildlife is to be kept under the licence;
(c) the erection, or alteration of, an enclosure for containment of the exhibited wildlife;
(d) the requirements and specifications for the containment and confinement of exhibited wildlife in an enclosure;
(e) the provision of adequate ventilation and space available to exhibited wildlife in an enclosure for containment of the exhibited wildlife;
(f) the release or removal of exhibited wildlife from an enclosure in which the wildlife is kept;
(g) the provision of, and access to, appropriate and sufficient food and water for the exhibited wildlife;
(h) the care and treatment of the exhibited wildlife;
(i) the rehoming or disposal of the exhibited wildlife;
(j) the manner in which, and the method by which, the exhibited wildlife is to be displayed;
(k) the manner in which, and the method by which, the exhibited wildlife may be handled by a member of the public;
(l) the acquiring or obtaining of exhibited wildlife;
(m) the manner in which a direction issued to the holder of the licence is to be complied with.
57.
Conditions relating to seal deterrent permits
Without limiting
regulation 52 , a seal deterrent permit may be granted subject to one or more of the following conditions:
(a) the manner, time or location in which a deterrent device, specified on the permit, may be in the possession and control of the holder of the permit;
(b) the manner, time or location in which a deterrent device may be operated under the authority of the permit;
(c) the requirement to comply with guidelines, procedures or frameworks that relate to seals, or deterrent devices, as specified on the permit.
58.
Variation of conditions of licences and permits
(1)
Subject to
subregulation (3) , the Secretary may amend a licence or permit granted under these regulations by
(a) adding a condition to, or revoking a condition from, the licence or permit; or
(b) varying a condition imposed on the licence or permit.
(2)
The Secretary may amend a licence or permit under this regulation
(a) on the application of the holder of the licence or permit; or
(b) on the Secretarys own initiative.
(3)
A condition imposed on a wildlife exhibition licence, or on a travelling wildlife exhibition permit, under
regulation 53
may not be amended under this regulation.
(4)
If the Secretary amends a licence or permit under this regulation, the Secretary must give written notice to the holder of the licence or permit of
(a) each condition added to, or revoked from, the licence or permit under this regulation; and
(b) if a condition on the licence or permit is varied under this regulation, details of the variation of the condition; and
(c) the reasons for the amendment of the licence or permit under this regulation.
(5)
An amendment of a licence or permit under this regulation takes effect
(a) on the date on which the holder of the licence or permit is given written notice of the amendment by the Secretary under
subregulation (4) ; or
(b) on such later date as is specified in that written notice as the date on which the amendment takes effect.
Division 5 - Suspension, cancellation and surrender of licences and permits
59.
Cancellation of licences and permits generally
(1)
Subject to this Division, the Secretary may, by written notice to the holder of a licence or permit granted under these regulations, cancel the licence or permit if satisfied that there are grounds to do so.
(2)
Without limiting the generality of
subregulation (1) , each of the following is a ground for cancelling a licence or permit:
(a) the holder of the licence or permit has not complied with a condition of the licence or permit;
(b) the holder of the licence or permit has not complied with a condition in a notice given to the holder of the licence or permit under
regulation 60(1) ;
(c) the holder of the licence or permit has not complied with a direction issued under these regulations to the holder of the licence or permit;
(d) the holder of the licence or permit has been convicted of a relevant offence;
(e) the Secretary is satisfied that the cancellation of the licence or permit is reasonable in the circumstances.
(3)
A notice under
subregulation (1)
in relation to a licence or permit is to specify
(a) that the licence or permit has been cancelled; and
(b) the grounds for the cancellation of the licence or permit; and
(c) the date or time on or at which the cancellation takes effect; and
(d) the right of the holder of the licence or permit, under
subregulation (6) , to apply for a review of the decision.
(4)
A licence or permit cancelled under this regulation
(a) has no value; and
(b)
[Regulation 59 Subregulation (4) amended by No. 7 of 2025, s. 156, Applied:01 Jul 2025]
if the decision to cancel the licence or permit is the subject of a review under the
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2020 , is not in force while the decision is under review.
(5)
A travelling wildlife exhibition permit is cancelled if the wildlife exhibition licence of the holder of the permit is cancelled under this regulation.
(6)
[Regulation 59 Subregulation (6) amended by No. 7 of 2025, s. 156, Applied:01 Jul 2025]
A decision of the Secretary under
subregulation (1)
is a reviewable decision for the purposes of the
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2020 .
60.
Suspension of licences and permits
(1)
The Secretary may suspend a licence or permit, by written notice to the holder of the licence or permit, if the Secretary is satisfied that
(a) there are grounds for cancelling the licence or permit; and
(b) in the circumstances, it is more appropriate for the licence or permit to be suspended.
(2)
A notice under
subregulation (1)
in relation to a licence or permit is to specify
(a) that the licence or permit has been suspended; and
(b) the grounds for the suspension of the licence or permit; and
(c) the date or time on or at which the suspension takes effect or, if
subregulation (4)
applies, that the suspension takes effect immediately; and
(d) the period of the suspension; and
(e) the actions required to be taken, or the conditions or directions that must be complied with, if any, by the holder of the licence or permit for the suspension to be lifted; and
(f) the right of the holder of the licence or permit to apply for a review of the decision.
(3)
The holder of a licence or permit to which a notice under
subregulation (1)
relates must comply with the notice within the period specified in the notice. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(4)
A suspension of a licence or permit under this regulation is to take effect immediately if the Secretary is satisfied that
(a) there is a risk to public health or public safety if the licence or permit is not immediately suspended; or
(b) there is a risk to wildlife taken, possessed or kept under the licence or permit if the licence or permit is not immediately suspended.
(5)
A licence or permit that is suspended under this regulation is of no effect for the duration of the suspension.
(6)
A travelling wildlife exhibition permit is suspended if the wildlife exhibition licence of the holder of the permit is suspended.
(7)
[Regulation 60 Subregulation (7) amended by No. 7 of 2025, s. 157, Applied:01 Jul 2025]
A decision of the Secretary under
subregulation (1)
is a reviewable decision for the purposes of the
Tasmanian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2020 .
61.
Effect of cancellation of certain licences and permits
(1)
If a licence or permit that authorises the keeping or possession of wildlife is cancelled, the Secretary may give to the holder of the licence or permit
(a) directions relating to the rehoming or disposal of the wildlife to which the licence or permit relates including, but not limited to, specifying the day by which the holder of the licence or permit is to comply with those directions; and
(b) other directions in relation to the wildlife that the Secretary considers appropriate.
(2)
A person to whom a direction is given under
subregulation (1)
must comply with the direction. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
If a licence or permit authorising the keeping or possession of wildlife is cancelled, the former holder of the licence or permit
(a) must not surrender, rehome or dispose of the wildlife kept under the licence or permit
(i) without first obtaining the written approval of the Secretary; or
(ii) contrary to any directions given in a notice under
subregulation (1) ; and
(b) despite any other provision of these regulations, is authorised to keep the wildlife
(i) until a day notified to the holder of the licence or permit by the Secretary; or
(ii) until the day, if any, specified as the day by which the wildlife is, in a direction under
subregulation (1) , to be disposed of.
62.
Voluntary surrender of licences and permits
(1)
The holder of a licence or permit may, by notice in writing to the Secretary, surrender the licence or permit at any time.
(2)
The surrender of a licence or permit under
subregulation (1)
(a) must be in an approved form; and
(b) does not take effect until the Secretary has given to the holder of the licence or permit a notice under
subregulation (3)
in respect of the licence or permit.
(3)
After receiving a notice under
subregulation (1)
in respect of a licence or permit, the Secretary is to, by notice in writing, notify the holder of the licence or permit that
(a) the Secretary is satisfied that all matters relating to the licence or permit have been dealt with appropriately by the holder of the licence or permit; and
(b) the licence or permit is cancelled.
(4)
A licence or permit surrendered under this regulation has no value.
PART 6 - Hunting and Taking of Wildlife
Division 1 - Hunting generally
63.
Prohibited methods of hunting
(1)
Except as authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96
or as authorised under this Part, a person must not, for the purpose of taking partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife or specially protected wildlife
(a) use or possess a firearm that has a bore that is greater than the bore of the shotgun commonly known as a No. 12; or
(b) use or possess a firearm that is fitted with a silencer; or
(c) use or possess a spear, cross-bow, bow and arrow or other form of projectile weapon; or
(d) use a poison, chemical or other similar substance.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Except as authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96 , a person must not take partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife or specially protected wildlife during the period beginning one hour after sunset on any day and ending one hour before sunrise on the next day. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
64.
Taking birds
(1)
A person hunting wildlife must not take any bird that is partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife or specially protected wildlife by any method of hunting other than by shooting it with a firearm, unless
(a) the person is authorised to do so by a licence, permit or authority of the Secretary under
regulation 96 ; or
(b) otherwise authorised to do so under these regulations.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Subregulation (1)
does not apply in relation to the taking of muttonbird.
65.
Taking deer
(1)
Except as authorised by a licence or permit, a person must not take a deer otherwise than by shooting it with a rifle that
(a) has a calibre of not less than 6 millimetres; and
(b) is capable of delivering a projectile having a kinetic energy of 1,350 joules at a distance of 100 metres from that rifle.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not remove the head, or sever the body, of a deer at a location other than the usual residence of the holder of the licence under which the deer was taken unless
(a) the removal of the head, or the severing of the body, was authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96 ; or
(b) the deer was tagged in accordance with the licence and all products of wildlife relating to the deer have been labelled with
(i) the name and residential address of the holder of the licence; and
(ii) the number of both the relevant licence and the tag attached to the deer.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
A person must not take a deer by means of, or with the assistance of, a dog. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
66.
Taking muttonbirds
(1)
A person must not use, or possess, for the purpose of taking muttonbird from a burrow, an implement that is pointed, barbed, hook-shaped or sharpened. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Except as authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96 , a person must not
(a) dig out, destroy, damage or in any way render useless a muttonbird burrow; or
(b) wilfully interfere with muttonbird or a muttonbird burrow on or in the vicinity of a muttonbird rookery; or
(c) take adult muttonbird.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
A person must not take muttonbird by means of, or with the assistance of, a dog. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
67.
Taking wild ducks
A person must not
(a) remove the head from a wild duck that has had its wings removed; or
(b) remove the wings from a wild duck that has had its head removed unless the person is at the residence, camp or shack of the holder of the licence under which the duck was taken. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
Division 2 - Hunting equipment
68.
Using lead shot for taking wild ducks
(1)
Except as authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96 , a person must not use or possess, for the purpose of taking wild duck, ammunition containing lead shot while the person is on relevant waters, or public land, during the open season for wild duck. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Except as authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96 , a person must not discharge lead shot from a firearm onto or across relevant waters, during the open season for wild duck. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
69.
Using other items to take wild ducks
(1)
A person must not take or wilfully rouse or disturb wild duck while the person is in a vessel that is being driven, or propelled, by an engine or other mechanical means. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not use, or assist in the use of, aircraft, including a remote controlled aircraft, for the purpose of rousing or disturbing wild duck. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
A person must not use bait, live bird, a tape recorder, or an electronic device for the purpose of attracting or taking wild duck. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(4)
A person must not use a weapon, other than a shotgun with a smooth bore, for the purpose of taking, rousing or wilfully disturbing wild duck. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
70.
Using wildlife as bait
(1)
A person must not use partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife, specially protected wildlife or restricted (special purpose) wildlife as bait for the purpose of taking wildlife. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Except as authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96
or under a licence or permit, a person must not use a product of partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife, specially protected wildlife or restricted (special purpose) wildlife as bait for the purpose of taking wildlife. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
71.
Using detection devices
Except as authorised under these regulations, a person must not use, or possess, a detection device for the purpose of taking, or while taking, partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife or specially protected wildlife during the period beginning one hour after sunset on any day and ending one hour before sunrise on the next day. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
72.
Using nets or traps
(1)
A person who uses or sets a net, or trap, of any kind, for the purpose of taking wildlife must remove, destroy or render harmless the net or trap when it ceases to be in use. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Except as authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96 , or as authorised under a licence or permit, a person who uses or sets a net, or trap, of any kind, for the purpose of taking wildlife, must inspect that net or trap at intervals of not more than 24 hours during the period when the net or trap is being used or is set, lies or is in position. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
A person who uses or sets a net or trap, for the purpose of taking wildlife, must, as soon as practicable after the trap is inspected in accordance with
subregulation (2)
(a) if the net or trap is inspected electronically, ensure the removal or release from the net each
(i) wildlife found in the net or trap; and
(ii) product of wildlife found in the net or trap; and
(b) if the net or trap is inspected in any other manner, remove or release from the net of each
(i) wildlife found in the net or trap; and
(ii) product of wildlife found in the net or trap; and
(c) if the net or trap contains an animal other than wildlife, take the appropriate action in respect of that animal.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
73.
Using firearms
(1)
Except as authorised under these regulations, a person must not discharge a firearm for the purpose of taking wildlife, if the person is
(a) in a conveyance; or
(b) within 10 metres of a conveyance that the person has left for the purpose of taking wildlife.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
Subregulation (1)
does not apply to a person taking wild duck if the person
(a) is in a vessel that is not under way when the firearm is discharged; and
(b) takes the wild duck in accordance with a licence or permit.
(3)
For the purposes of
subregulation (2) , a vessel is taken to be under way if it is being propelled, directly or indirectly, by one or more of the following:
(a) an engine;
(b) a sail;
(c) an oar, paddle or pole.
Division 3 - Other matters
74.
Wildlife to be destroyed in certain circumstances
Unless otherwise authorised by a licence or permit, a person authorised to take wildlife must ensure that the wildlife is humanely killed, as soon as practicable, if the wildlife
(a) is taken under the authority of the licence or permit; or
(b) has been injured to the extent that the wildlife is unlikely to survive in the wild with the injuries; or
(c) is juvenile wildlife
(i) of wildlife that has been taken under the licence or permit; and
(ii) that is unlikely to survive in the wild due to its age.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
75.
Directions to tag wildlife
(1)
The Secretary may issue a direction to the holder of a licence or permit for the holder of the licence or permit to tag, or otherwise label or identify, the products of wildlife taken under the licence or permit.
(2)
Without limiting
subregulation (1) , a direction under that subregulation may require the holder of a licence or permit to tag, or otherwise label or identify, the products of wildlife taken under the licence or permit if
(a) the wildlife is diseased when taken; or
(b) the wildlife taken is of a species of wildlife listed in
Schedule 1 ,
2 ,
5
or
8 ; or
(c) the Secretary is satisfied on reasonable grounds that the products of the wildlife taken are or were held, or were acquired or disposed of, in contravention of the Act or a corresponding law of another State, or a Territory, of the Commonwealth.
(3)
A direction under
subregulation (1)
may specify
(a) the type or form of tag, label or means of identification to be used in accordance with the direction; and
(b) the manner in which, or the method by which, the tag, label or means of identification referred to in
paragraph (a)
must be affixed to the products of wildlife specified in the direction; and
(c) a period of time in which the tag, label or means of identification referred to in
paragraph (a)
is to remain affixed to the products of wildlife.
(4)
A holder of a licence or permit to whom a direction is given under
subregulation (1)
must comply with the direction. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(5)
If a direction given under
subregulation (1)
to the holder of a licence or permit is inconsistent with a condition of the licence or permit relating to tagging, or otherwise labelling or identifying, the direction prevails over the condition to the extent of the inconsistency.
76.
Tagging products of wildlife deer
(1)
A person must, immediately after taking an adult male deer, affix and lock a prescribed tag to the antler of that deer, around the beam between the brow tine and the trez tine. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not affix to a deer, in accordance with
subregulation (1) , a prescribed tag that has been issued to another person. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
Except as authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96 , a person must not remove a prescribed tag that has been fixed to a deer in accordance with
subregulation (1) . Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(4)
A person must not interfere with, damage or deface a prescribed tag. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
PART 7 - Other Actions Relating to Wildlife
Division 1 - Displays of wildlife
77.
Directions to holders of certain licences and permits
(1)
The Secretary may give the holder of a wildlife exhibition licence, a wildlife display permit or a travelling wildlife exhibition permit a direction in respect of one or more of the following matters:
(a) the provision of food and water for the wildlife kept under the licence or permit;
(b) in relation to a species of wildlife, or an individual animal, kept under the licence or permit, one or more of the following:
(i) the amount of space to be provided;
(ii) the kind of shelter to be provided;
(iii) the requirement to keep the species of wildlife, or individual animal, separate from other species or types of wildlife;
(c) restrictions or prohibitions on displaying wildlife including, but not limited to, wildlife that is diseased, injured or orphaned;
(d) restrictions or prohibitions on the handling of wildlife by the public.
(2)
A person given a direction under
subregulation (1)
must comply with the direction. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
78.
Acquisition and disposal of exhibited wildlife
(1)
A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence must not acquire wildlife with the intention of the wildlife becoming exhibited wildlife unless the licence holder is authorised to do so under these regulations. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence must not acquire wildlife from another person for the purpose of that wildlife becoming exhibited wildlife, if the licence holder knows, or ought reasonably be expected to know, that the other person committed an offence by acquiring, possessing or disposing of, the wildlife. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence must not dispose of exhibited wildlife specified in the licence, unless the person is authorised to do so by the licence. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(4)
A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence must not dispose of exhibited wildlife specified in licence to another person if the licence holder knows, or ought reasonably be expected to know, that the other person would commit an offence if the other person acquires or possesses the exhibited wildlife. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
Division 2 - Actions relating to escaped or released wildlife
79.
Escaped or released wildlife generally
(1)
This regulation applies to wildlife kept under a licence or permit.
(2)
A person must not
(a) cause or permit any wildlife, to which this regulation applies, to escape
(i) from the location in which it is usually kept; or
(ii) from the location where the wildlife is being kept that is not its usual location to be kept; or
(iii) while travelling to or from locations; or
(b) unless otherwise authorised by the Secretary in writing, release any wildlife to which this regulation applies, or cause or permit any such wildlife to be released
(i) from the location in which it is usually kept; or
(ii) from the location where the wildlife is being kept that is not its usual location to be kept; or
(iii) while travelling to or from locations.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
A person must not interfere with a fence, gate, cage, building or other structure, or with any equipment, so as to cause or permit any wildlife to which this regulation applies to escape, or with the intention of causing or permitting any such wildlife to escape
(a) from an enclosure
(i) at a location where it is usually kept; or
(ii) at a location where the wildlife is being kept that is not its usual location to be kept; or
(iii) which is being used to house the wildlife while travelling to or from locations; or
(b) from the location
(i) where the wildlife is usually kept; or
(ii) where the wildlife is being kept that is not its usual location to be kept.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(4)
A person must not take any wildlife, to which this regulation applies, from the location
(a) where the wildlife is kept; or
(b) where the wildlife is being kept that is not its normal location to be kept.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
80.
Notification of escaped or released wildlife
(1)
If wildlife that is kept under a licence or permit has escaped, or has been released, from captivity contrary to a condition of the licence or permit, the holder of the licence or permit must
(a) within 2 hours after becoming aware of the escape or release, notify the Secretary of the escape or release; and
(b) take all reasonable steps to
(i) recapture and contain the escaped or released wildlife; or
(ii) if it is necessary to prevent an immediate threat to the public, the environment or property, humanely destroy the escaped or released wildlife.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
If wildlife is recaptured in accordance with
subregulation (1)(b)(i) , the holder of the licence or permit under which the wildlife is kept must, within 2 hours after the wildlifes recapture, notify the Secretary that the wildlife has been recaptured. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
81.
Powers of wildlife officer in relation to escaped or released wildlife
(1)
A wildlife officer who believes that wildlife kept under a licence or permit has escaped from captivity, or has been released from captivity contrary to a condition of the licence or permit, is to do one or more of the following:
(a) take reasonable steps to recapture and contain the wildlife;
(b) humanely destroy and dispose of the wildlife, if the wildlife officer believes that the escaped or released wildlife is an immediate threat to the public or the environment;
(c) issue a direction to the holder of the licence or permit requiring the holder to do one or more of the following:
(i) take reasonable steps to recapture and contain the wildlife;
(ii) humanely destroy the wildlife;
(iii) ensure the prevention of any further escape or release of the wildlife.
(2)
A holder of a licence or permit who is given a notice under
subregulation (1)(c)
must comply with the notice. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
82.
Crown may recover expenses incurred in relation to escaped or released wildlife
(1)
The holder of a licence or permit is liable to pay to the Crown all expenses reasonably incurred by a wildlife officer in the recapture or destruction, or attempted recapture or destruction, of wildlife that
(a) is kept under the authority of the licence or permit; and
(b) has escaped, or has been released, from captivity contrary to a condition of the licence or permit.
(2)
The Crown is not liable to pay compensation in respect of escaped or released wildlife that has been destroyed in accordance with these regulations.
83.
Forfeiture of escaped or released wildlife
Wildlife is forfeited to the Crown if that wildlife
(a) is kept under a licence or permit; and
(b) has escaped, or has been released, from captivity contrary to a condition of the licence or permit; and
(c) is not recovered within 48 hours after the holder of the licence or permit became aware of the escape or release.
Division 3 - Actions relating to diseased or distressed wildlife
84.
Diseased wildlife to be isolated
A holder of a wildlife exhibition licence or wildlife display permit who knows, or has reason to suspect, that wildlife to which the licence or permit relates is infected with, or is liable to spread, disease must
(a) as soon as practicable and no later than 48 hours after becoming aware of the infection with disease or liability to spread disease, notify the Secretary of the infection or liability; and
(b) as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the infection with disease or liability to spread disease, ensure that the wildlife is quarantined from other wildlife capable of contracting the disease.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
85.
Seizing of wildlife kept under licence or permit
A wildlife officer may seize any wildlife kept, or purportedly kept, under a licence or permit if the wildlife officer is satisfied that
(a) the wildlife is distressed; or
(b) the wildlife is
(i) infected with disease; or
(ii) likely to be infected with disease; or
(iii) liable to spread disease; or
(c) the wildlife is not authorised to be kept under the licence or permit.
PART 8 - Taxidermy
86.
Restrictions on holder of commercial taxidermy licence
(1)
A holder of a commercial taxidermy licence must not buy or acquire a product of wildlife, from a person, unless the person
(a) holds a licence authorising the person to sell or dispose of products of wildlife to the holder of a commercial taxidermy licence; or
(b) is otherwise authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96
to sell or dispose of wildlife, or a product of wildlife, to the holder of a commercial taxidermy licence.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A holder of a commercial taxidermy licence must not sell or otherwise dispose of a product of wildlife to another person, unless the other person
(a) holds a licence authorising the other person to buy or acquire a product of wildlife from the holder of a commercial taxidermy licence; or
(b) is authorised by the Secretary under
regulation 96
to buy or acquire a product of wildlife from the holder of a commercial taxidermy licence.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
87.
Receiving and delivering certain products of wildlife for taxidermy
(1)
A person must not receive products of wildlife of a species of protected wildlife, specially protected wildlife or restricted (special purpose) wildlife for the purpose of taxidermy, unless the person is authorised to do so
(a) by a licence or permit; or
(b) by the Secretary under
regulation 96 .
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not deliver to another person products of wildlife of a species of protected wildlife, specially protected wildlife or restricted (special purpose) wildlife for the purpose of taxidermy, unless the other person is authorised to receive those products of wildlife under
(a) a licence or permit; or
(b) an authorisation of the Secretary under
regulation 96 .
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
If a person is required under this regulation to be authorised to receive or deliver products of wildlife, the person must
(a) produce the authorisation at the time of receiving or delivering the products of wildlife; and
(b) enable any other party to the transaction relating to the products of wildlife to inspect the authorisation.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(4)
If the holder of a commercial taxidermy licence receives a product of wildlife from a person who is required to produce an authorisation under
subregulation (3)
in respect of delivering the products of wildlife, and the person delivering fails to produce the authorisation as required, the holder of the commercial taxidermy licence is to
(a) take possession of the products of wildlife; and
(b) place the products of wildlife in a freezing chamber; and
(c) notify a wildlife officer of the delivery of the products of wildlife and the details of the person who delivered the products of wildlife.
(5)
The Secretary may reimburse the holder of a commercial taxidermy licence for reasonable expenditure incurred by the licence holder when complying with
subregulation (4) .
PART 9 - Fees and Royalties
88.
Fees
(1)
Subject to these regulations, the relevant fee payable in respect of a matter specified in column 2 of the table in
Schedule 3 , is the fee specified in column 3 of that table adjacent to the relevant matter.
(2)
The Secretary may, if satisfied that it is reasonable in the circumstances to do so, in relation to a relevant fee
(a) exempt a person from liability for all, or a specified part, of payment of the relevant fee; or
(b) remit all, or a specified part, of the relevant fee.
89.
Royalties for certain products of wildlife
(1)
For the purposes of the Act, a royalty is payable in respect of an animal of the following species of wildlife:
(a) Bennetts wallaby;
(b) brushtail possum;
(c) Forester kangaroo;
(d) Rufous wallaby.
(2)
The holder of a commercial wildlife traders licence must pay to the Secretary a royalty for each deceased animal of a species in respect of which a royalty is payable under this regulation that
(a) is purchased under the authority of the licence; and
(b) is intended for sale under the authority of the licence
(i) as one or more products of wildlife; or
(ii) as an item that is no longer a product of wildlife.
(3)
The royalty payable under
subregulation (1)
for each deceased animal of a species of wildlife is 0.2 fee units per animal, whether or not the animal is whole or in parts.
(4)
The holder of a commercial wildlife traders licence must pay the royalty payable under this regulation in respect of a deceased animal before selling a product of wildlife of, or other item from, the deceased animal. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
PART 10 - Returns and Record Keeping
90.
Requirement to complete returns
(1)
The Secretary may, by written notice to the holder of a licence or permit, require the holder of the licence or permit to
(a) complete a return in the approved form; and
(b) provide that return to the Secretary.
(2)
A notice under
subregulation (1)
may specify
(a) the particulars in relation to the return under
subregulation (1)(a)
that the Secretary considers reasonable in the circumstances; and
(b) a day by which, or intervals of time at the end of which, the holder of the licence or permit must comply with the requirement under
subregulation (1)(b) .
(3)
A holder of a licence or permit who receives a notice under
subregulation (1)
must comply with the notice. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
91.
Requirement to keep record
(1)
The Secretary may, by notice in writing to a holder of a licence or permit, require the holder of the licence or permit to
(a) keep a record, in the approved form
(i) in relation to wildlife, exhibited wildlife or products of wildlife, specified on the licence or permit; and
(ii) any other matter specified in the notice; and
(b) produce the record kept under these regulations, or a copy of that record, to the Secretary.
(2)
The Secretary may inspect, and make a copy of, a record that is produced to the Secretary in accordance with
subregulation (1)(b) .
(3)
Without limiting
subregulation (1) , a notice under that subregulation may specify one or more of the following:
(a) in relation to a licence or permit generally
(i) any particulars, in relation to wildlife specified on the licence or permit, that the Secretary considers reasonable in the circumstances; and
(ii) a day by which, or intervals at the end of which, the holder of the licence or permit must produce the record in accordance with
subregulation (1)(b) ; and
(iii) a day by which, or intervals at the end of which, the holder of the licence or permit must comply with the requirements specified in the notice;
(b) in relation to a licence or permit that authorises the holder of the licence or permit to sell or buy products of wildlife
(i) the date of sale or purchase of the products of wildlife; and
(ii) the total number of products of wildlife sold under the licence or permit; and
(iii) the total number of products of wildlife bought under the licence or permit; and
(iv) the name and residential or business address of the person to whom the products of wildlife were sold or from whom the products of wildlife were bought;
(c) in relation to a wildlife exhibition licence in respect of exhibited wildlife specified on the licence
(i) each natural increase in the exhibited wildlife; and
(ii) each death of exhibited wildlife; and
(iii) each acquisition of exhibited wildlife, other than by natural increase; and
(iv) each loss of exhibited wildlife, other than by death; and
(v) the name and business or residential address of a person from whom, or to whom, exhibited wildlife was obtained or disposed of; and
(vi) the age, sex and identifying marks, if any, of the exhibited wildlife; and
(vii) any other matter that the Secretary considers to be appropriate in respect of the exhibited wildlife specified on the licence.
(4)
If a notice is given under
subregulation (1)
to the holder of a licence or permit relating to the sale or purchase of products of wildlife, a record required to be kept in accordance with
subregulation (1)(a)
must be signed and dated in relation to each sale or purchase of products of wildlife, by
(a) the holder of the licence or permit; and
(b) the person to whom products of wildlife were sold; and
(c) the person from whom products of wildlife were purchased.
(5)
A holder of a licence or permit to whom a notice is given under
subregulation (1)
must comply with the notice. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
PART 11 - Miscellaneous
92.
Wildlife and products of wildlife taken contrary to regulations
(1)
A person must not buy or sell
(a) wildlife that has been taken in contravention of these regulations; or
(b) products of wildlife that have been taken in contravention of these regulations.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not have possession of
(a) wildlife that has been taken contrary to these regulations; or
(b) products of wildlife that have been taken contrary to these regulations.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
93.
Using products of wildlife for dog races, drag-hunts or dog training
(1)
A person must not use, for the purposes of a drag-hunt, dog race or dog training
(a) partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife or specially protected wildlife; or
(b) subject to
subregulation (2) , the products of such wildlife.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
The Secretary may authorise, under
regulation 96 , the use of a carcass of an animal that is partly protected wildlife, protected wildlife or specially protected wildlife for the purposes of a drag-hunt, dog race or dog training.
94.
Unauthorised use of licences, permits and authorisations
(1)
A person must not produce to a wildlife officer a document that is, or purports to be, a licence, a permit or an authorisation of the Secretary under
regulation 96 , with the intention of falsely representing the person to be the holder of the licence, permit or authorisation. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not intentionally tamper with, alter, amend or deface a licence, a permit or an authorisation of the Secretary under
regulation 96 , or a document that resembles such a licence, permit or authorisation of the Secretary so as to make the licence, permit or authority misleading in a material particular. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(3)
The holder of a licence, a permit or an authorisation of the Secretary under
regulation 96 , must not
(a) give, lend or lease the licence, permit or authority to another person; or
(b) cause or permit the licence, permit or authority to be used in a manner intended to deceive a wildlife officer.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(4)
A person must not represent to a wildlife officer that the person is the holder of a licence, a permit or an authorisation of the Secretary under
regulation 96 , if the person it not the holder of such a licence, permit or authorisation. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
95.
False or misleading information
(1)
A person must not provide information that is false or misleading in a material particular
(a) in, or in connection with, an application or document made, given, provided, or required to be kept, under these regulations; or
(b) in purported compliance with these regulations.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
(2)
A person must not omit information that relates to a material particular
(a) in, or in connection with, an application or document made, given, provided, or required to be kept, under these regulations; or
(b) in purported compliance with these regulations.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
96.
Authorisations issued by Secretary
(1)
A person may apply, in writing, to the Secretary for authorisation under this regulation to undertake an activity as specified in the authorisation.
(2)
Regulation 44
applies to an application under
subregulation (1)
as if an application under this regulation were an application for a permit.
(3)
The Secretary may issue to a person, in writing, an authorisation for the purposes of a provision of these regulations that refers to an authorisation issued under this regulation.
(4)
An authorisation issued under
subregulation (3)
(a) may be issued on the Secretarys own initiative or on the written application of a person under
subregulation (1) ; and
(b) may specify each condition imposed by the Secretary on the authorisation issued under this regulation.
(5)
The Secretary may, in writing to a person, cancel an authorisation issued to the person under
subregulation (3) .
(6)
The holder of an authorisation issued under this regulation must comply with the authorisation. Penalty: Fine not exceeding 100 penalty units.
97.
Approval of deterrent devices
The Secretary may, in writing, approve for the purposes of these regulations a device, or a class of devices, as a deterrent device if the Secretary is satisfied that the device is designed to, or is able to, deter seals from
(a) entering or remaining in a particular area in which the device is in operation; or
(b) affecting the day-to-day operations of a fish farm.
98.
Infringement notices
For the purposes of
section 62
of the Act
(a) an offence against a regulation specified in column 2 of the table in
Schedule 10
is prescribed to be an infringement offence for which an infringement notice may be issued; and
(b) the penalty specified in column 3 of that table for that infringement offence is prescribed as the penalty applicable to that infringement offence that is payable under an infringement notice.
99.
Savings and transitional
(1)
In this regulation
commencement day
means the day on which these regulations take effect;
superseded regulations
means
(a) the
Wildlife (General) Regulations 2010 ; and
(b) the
Wildlife (Exhibited Animals) Regulations 2010 .
(2)
A licence or permit that was, immediately before the commencement day, in force under the superseded regulations is taken to be a licence or permit of the type of licence or permit under these regulations that most closely approximates the type of licence or permit under the superseded regulations.
(3)
Regulation 33 of the
Wildlife (General) Regulations 2010
continues to apply, after the commencement day, to a commercial wallaby licence or a wallaby licence to which
subregulation (2)
applies, as if the requirements of Regulation 33 of the
Wildlife (General) Regulations 2010
were a condition of the licence.
(4)
An application made to the Secretary under the superseded regulations that is not determined or withdrawn before the commencement day is taken, on and after the commencement day, to be an application made under these regulations in respect of the type of licence or permit that most closely approximates the type of licence under the superseded regulations to which the application related.
(5)
For an application made to the Secretary in the circumstances described in
subregulation (4) , a decision made in respect of that application is taken to be a decision made under these regulations.
(6)
An authority or permission given by the Secretary under the superseded regulations and in force before the commencement day is taken to be an authorisation of the Secretary under
regulation 96 .
100.
Legislation rescinded
The legislation specified in
Schedule 11
is rescinded.
SCHEDULE 1 - Protected wildlife
Regulation 3(1)
PART 1 - Amphibians
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Hylidae
Tasmanian Tree Frog
Litoria burrowsae
Brown Tree Frog
Litoria ewingii
2.
Myobatrachidae
Moss Froglet
Bryobatrachus nimbus
Common Froglet
Crinia signifera
Tasmanian Froglet
Crinia tasmaniensis
Smooth Froglet
Geocrinia laevis
Eastern Banjo Frog
Limnodynastes dumerilii
Spotted Marsh Frog
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis
Southern Toadlet
Pseudophryne semimarmorata
PART 2 - Birds
[Part 2 of Schedule 1 Amended by No. 17 of 1996, Applied:30 Mar 2022]
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Accipitridae
Collared Sparrowhawk
Accipiter cirrhocephalus
Brown Goshawk
Accipiter fasciatus
Swamp Harrier
Circus approximans
Spotted Harrier
Circus assimilis
Whistling Kite
Haliastur sphenurus
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
2.
Aegothelidae
Australian Owlet-nightjar
Aegotheles cristatus
3.
Anatidae
Australasian Shoveler, Blue-winged Shoveler
Anas rhynchotis
Hardhead Duck, White-eyed Duck
Aythya australis
Musk Duck
Biziura lobata
Cape Barren Goose
Cereopsis novaehollandiae
Black Swan
Cygnus atratus
Pink-eared Duck
Malacorhynchus membranaceus
Blue-billed Duck
Oxyura australis
Freckled Duck
Stictonetta naevosa
4.
Apodidae
Fork-tailed Swift
Apus pacificus
White-throated Needletail
Hirundapus caudacutus
5.
Ardeidae
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Cattle Egret
Ardea ibis
White-necked Heron
Ardea pacifica
Australasian Bittern
Botaurus poiciloptilus
Little Egret
Egretta garzetta
White-faced Heron
Egretta novaehollandiae
Eastern Reef Egret
Egretta sacra
Nankeen Night Heron
Nycticorax caledonicus
6.
Artamidae
Dusky Woodswallow
Artamus cyanopterus
White-browed Woodswallow
Artamus superciliosus
Australian Magpie
Cracticus tibicen
Grey Butcherbird
Cracticus torquatus
Black Currawong
Strepera fuliginosa
Grey Currawong
Strepera versicolor
7.
Cacatuidae
Pink Cockatoo
Cacatua leadbeateri
Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
Calyptorhynchus banksii
Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo
Calyptorhynchus funereus
Glossy Black Cockatoo
Calyptorhynchus lathami
8.
Campephagidae
Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike
Coracina novaehollandiae
White-winged Triller
Lalage sueurii
9.
Charadriidae
Double-banded Plover
Charadrius bicinctus
Hooded Plover
Charadrius cucullatus
Greater Sand Plover
Charadrius leschenaultii
Lesser Sand Plover
Charadrius mongolus
Red-capped Plover
Charadrius ruficapillus
Oriental Plover
Charadrius veredus
Black-fronted Dotterel
Elseyornis melanops
Red-kneed Dotterel
Erythrogonys cinctus
Pacific Golden Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Grey Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Masked Lapwing
Vanellus miles
Banded Lapwing
Vanellus tricolor
10.
Columbidae
Topknot Pigeon
Lopholaimus antarcticus
Common Bronzewing
Phaps chalcoptera
Brush Bronzewing
Phaps elegans
Superb Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus superbus
11.
Coraciidae
Dollarbird
Eurystomus orientalis
12.
Corvidae
Little Raven
Corvus mellori
13.
Cuculidae
Fan-tailed Cuckoo
Cacomantis flabelliformis
Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo
Chalcites basalis
Shining Bronze-Cuckoo
Chalcites lucidus
Pallid Cuckoo
Cuculus pallidus
14.
Dicruridae
Satin Flycatcher
Myiagra cyanoleuca
Leaden Flycatcher
Myiagra rubecula
Grey Fantail
Rhipidura albiscapa
15.
Diomedeidae
Antipodean Albatross
Diomedea antipodensis
Southern Royal Albatross
Diomedea epomophora
Northern Royal Albatross
Diomedea sanfordi
Buller's Albatross
Thalassarche bulleri
Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche carteri
Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross
Thalassarche chlororhynchos
Chatham Albatross
Thalassarche eremita
Campbell Albatross
Thalassarche impavida
16.
Falconidae
Brown Falcon
Falco berigora
Nankeen Kestrel
Falco cenchroides
Australian Hobby, Little Falcon
Falco longipennis
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus
17.
Haematopodidae
Sooty Oystercatcher
Haematopus fuliginosus
Pied Oystercatcher
Haematopus longirostris
18.
Halcyonidae
Sacred Kingfisher
Todiramphus sanctus
19.
Hirundinidae
Welcome Swallow
Hirundo neoxena
Fairy Martin
Petrochelidon ariel
Tree Martin
Petrochelidon nigricans
20.
Hydrobatidae
Australasian White-bellied Storm-Petrel
Fregetta grallaria grallaria
Black-bellied Storm-Petrel
Fregetta tropica
Grey-backed Storm-Petrel
Garrodia nereis
White-faced Storm-Petrel
Pelagodroma marina
21.
Laridae
Great Skua
Catharacta skua
Whiskered Tern
Chlidonias hybridus
White-winged Black Tern
Chlidonias leucopterus
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Kelp Gull, Southern Black-backed Gull
Larus dominicanus
Silver Gull
Larus novaehollandiae
Pacific Gull
Larus pacificus
Arctic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Arctic Tern
Sterna paradisaea
Crested Tern
Thalasseus bergii
22.
Maluridae
Superb Fairy-wren
Malurus cyaneus
Southern Emu-wren
Stipiturus malachurus
23.
Meliphagidae
Eastern Spinebill
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris
Little Wattlebird
Anthochaera chrysoptera
Yellow Wattlebird
Anthochaera paradoxa
Yellow-faced Honeyeater
Caligavis chrysops
White-fronted Chat
Ephthianura albifrons
Tawny-crowned Honeyeater
Glyciphila melanops
Yellow-throated Honeyeater
Lichenostomus flavicollis
Noisy Miner
Manorina melanocephala
Black-headed Honeyeater
Melithreptus affinis
White-naped honeyeater
Melithreptus lunatus
Strong-billed Honeyeater
Melithreptus validirostris
New Holland Honeyeater
Phylidonyris novaehollandiae
Crescent Honeyeater
Phylidonyris pyrrhoptera
24.
Motacillidae
Richard's Pipit, Australian Pipit
Anthus novaeseelandiae
25.
Muscicapidae
Bassian Thrush
Zoothera lunulata
26.
Pachycephalidae
Grey Shrike-thrush
Colluricincla harmonica
Olive Whistler
Pachycephala olivacea
Golden Whistler
Pachycephala pectoralis
27.
Pardalotidae
Yellow-rumped Thornbill
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa
Tasmanian Thornbill
Acanthiza ewingii
Tasmanian Brown Thornbill
Acanthiza pusilla diemenensis
Tasmanian Scrubtit
Acanthornis magna
Striated Fieldwren
Calamanthus fuliginosus
Spotted Pardalote
Pardalotus punctatus
Striated Pardalote
Pardalotus striatus
Tasmanian Scrubwren
Sericornis humilis
28.
Passeridae
Beautiful Firetail
Stagonopleura bella
29.
Pelecanidae
Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
30.
Petroicidae
Dusky Robin
Melanodryas vittata
Scarlet Robin
Petroica boodang
Flame Robin
Petroica phoenicea
Pink Robin
Petroica rodinogaster
31.
Phalacrocoracidae
Little Pied Cormorant
Micorcarbo melanoleucos
Great Cormorant
Phalacrocorax carbo
Black-faced Cormorant
Phalacrocorax fuscescens
Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
32.
Podargidae
Tawny Frogmouth
Podargus strigoides
33.
Podicipedidae
Hoary-headed Grebe
Poliocephalus poliocephalus
Australasian Grebe
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
34.
Procellariidae
Buller's Shearwater
Ardenna bulleri
Cape Petrel
Daption capense
Antarctic Fulmar, Southern Fulmar
Fulmarus glacialoides
Slender-billed Prion
Pachyptila belcheri
Antarctic Prion
Pachyptila desolata
Salvin's Prion
Pachyptila salvini
Broad-billed Prion
Pachyptila vittata
Common Diving-Petrel
Pelecanoides urinatrix
White-chinned Petrel
Procellaria aequinoctialis
Westland Petrel
Procellaria westlandica
Mottled Petrel
Pterodroma inexpectata
Great-winged Petrel
Pterodroma macroptera
Black-winged Petrel
Pterodroma nigripennis
Little Shearwater
Puffinus assimilis
Fluttering Shearwater
Puffinus gavia
Hutton's Shearwater
Puffinus huttoni
Antarctic Petrel
Thalassoica antarctica
35.
Psittacidae
Musk Lorikeet
Glossopsitta concinna
Ground Parrot
Pezoporus wallicus
Green Rosella
Platycercus caledonicus caledonicus
Crimson Rosella
Platycercus elegans
Eastern Rosella
Platycercus eximius
36.
Rallidae
Eurasian Coot
Fulica atra
Dusky Moorhen
Gallinula tenebrosa
Buff-banded Rail
Gallirallus philippensis
Purple Swamphen
Porphyrio porphyrio
Australian Spotted Crake
Porzana fluminea
Baillon's Crake
Porzana pusilla
Spotless Crake
Porzana tabuensis
Tasmanian Native Hen
Tribonyx mortierii
Lewins Rail
Rallus pectoralis
37.
Recurvirostridae
Banded Stilt
Cladorhynchus leucocephalus
Black-winged Stilt
Himantopus himantopus
Red-necked Avocet
Recurvirostra novaehollandiae
38.
Rostratulidae
Painted Snipe
Rostratula australis
39.
Scolopacidae
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Calidris acuminata
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Baird's Sandpiper
Calidris bairdii
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Pectoral Sandpiper
Calidris melanotos
Red-necked Stint
Calidris ruficollis
Great Knot
Calidris tenuirostris
Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
Black-tailed Godwit
Limosa limosa
Little Curlew, Little Whimbrel
Numenius minutus
Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus Lobatus
Wood Sandpiper
Tringa glareola
Common Greenshank
Tringa nebularia
Marsh Sandpiper, Little Greenshank
Tringa stagnatilis
Terek Sandpiper
Xenus cinereus
40.
Spheniscidae
Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
King Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus
Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome
Macaroni Penguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Royal Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli
Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
Little Penguin
Eudyptula minor
Adelie Penguin
Pygoscelis adeliae
Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis antarctica
Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
41.
Strigidae
Tasmanian Boobook
Ninox novaeseelandiae
42.
Sulidae
Australasian Gannet
Morus serrator
43.
Sylviidae
Clamorous Reed-Warbler
Acrocephalus australis
Golden-headed Cisticola
Cisticola exilis
Little Grassbird
Megalurus gramieneus
44.
Threskiornithidae
Royal Spoonbill
Platelea regia
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
Australian White Ibis
Threskiornis molucca
Straw-necked Ibis
Threskiornis spinicollis
45.
Turnicidae
Painted Button-quail
Turnix varia
46.
Tytonidae
Barn Owl
Tyto javanica
Sooty Owl
Tyto tenebricosa
47.
Zosteropidae
Silvereye
Zosterops lateralis
PART 3 - Invertebrates
Order
Common Name
Species
1.
Diptera
Tasmanian Glow-worm
Arachnocampa tasmaniensis
2.
Opiliones
Cave harvestman
Lomanella spp.
3.
Orthoptera
Cave crickets
Cavernotettix spp. except craggiensis
Cave crickets
Micropathus spp . except kiernani
Cave crickets
Parvotettix spp. except rangaensis and whinrayi
4.
Pseudoscorpionida
Pseudoscorpion
Pseudotyrannochthonius tasmanicus
PART 4 - Mammals
[Part 4 of Schedule 1 Amended by No. 17 of 1996, Applied:06 May 2026]
Order or Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Burramyidae
Little Pygmy Possum, Tasmanian Pygmy Possum
Cercartetus lepidus
Eastern Pygmy Possum
Cercartetus nanus
2.
Cetacea
Whales and dolphins of order Cetacea, excluding those listed in Schedule 5
All species of Cetacea, excluding those listed in Schedule 5
3.
Dasyuridae
Swamp Antechinus
Antechinus minimus
Tasmanian Dusky Antechinus
Antechinus swainsonii
Eastern Quoll
Dasyurus viverrinus
White-footed Dunnart
Sminthopsis leucopus
4.
Macropodidae
Forester Kangaroo
Macropus giganteus
5.
Megachiroptera
Fruit bats
Pteropus spp .
6.
Microchiroptera
Gould's Wattled Bat
Chalinolobus gouldi
Chocolate Wattled Bat
Chalinolobus morio
Eastern Falsistrelle
Falsistrellus tasmaniensis
Lesser Long-eared Bat
Nyctophilus geoffroyi
Tasmanian Long-eared Bat
Nyctophilus sherrini
Large Forest Bat
Vespadelus darlingtoni
Southern Forest Bat
Vespadelus regulus
Little Forest Bat
Vespadelus vulturnus
7.
Monotremata
Platypus
Ornithorhynchus anatinus
Short-beaked Echidna
Tachyglossus aculeatus
8.
Muridae
Water Rat
Hydromys chrysogaster
Broad-toothed Rat
Mastacomys fuscus
Long-tailed Mouse
Pseudomys higginsi
Swamp Rat
Rattus lutreola
9.
Otariidae
Antarctic Fur Seal
Arctocephalus gazella
Australian Fur Seal
Arctocephalus pusillus doriferus
10.
Peramelidae
Southern Brown Bandicoot
Isoodon obesulus
11.
Petauridae
Ringtail Possum
Pseudocheirus peregrinus
12.
Phocidae
Weddell Seal
Leptonychotes weddellii
13.
Potoroidae
Tasmanian Bettong
Bettongia gaimardi
Long-nosed Potoroo
Potorous tridactylus
14.
Vombatidae
Wombat
Vombatus ursinus tasmaniensis
Bass Strait Wombat
Vombatus ursinus ursinus
PART 5 - Reptiles
[Part 5 of Schedule 1 Amended by No. 17 of 1996, Applied:06 May 2026]
Order or Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Agamidae
Mountain Dragon
Rankinia diemensis
2.
Elapidae
Copperhead Snake
Austrelaps superbus
White-lipped Snake, Whip Snake
Drysdalia coronoides
Tiger Snake
Notechis scutatus
3.
Hydrophiidae
Yellow-bellied Sea Snake
Pelamis platurus
4.
Scincidae
Three-lined Skink
Acritoscincus duperreyi
Northern Snow Skink
Carinascincus greeni
Metallic Skink
Carinascincus metallicus
Southern Snow Skink
Carinascincus microlepidotus
Ocellated Skink
Carinascincus ocellatus
Mountain Skink
Carinascincus orocryptus
Tasmanian Tree Skink
Carinascincus pretiosus
She-oak Skink
Cyclodomorphus casuarinae
Delicate Skink
Lampropholis delicata
Bougainvilles Skink
Lerista bougainvillii
Whites Skink
Liopholis whitii
Southern Grass Skink
Pseudemoia entrecasteauxii
Blotched Blue-tongue Skink
Tiliqua nigrolutea
SCHEDULE 2 - Protected wildlife which may be bought, sold or held without a permit
Regulations 3 ,
14
and
19
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Cacatuidae
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua galerita
Western Long-billed Corella (southern ssp.)
Cacatua pastinator pastinator
Galah
Eolophus roseicapilla
2.
Fringillidae
Gouldian Finch
Erythrura gouldiae
3.
Phasianidae
Stubble Quail
Coturnix pectoralis
4.
Psittacidae
Little Lorikeet
Glossopsitta pusilla
Alexandras Parrot
Polytelis alexandrae
Regent Parrot (eastern ssp.)
Polytelis anthopeplus anthopeplus
Superb Parrot
Polytelis swainsonii
Golden-shouldered Parrot
Psephotus chrysopterygius
5.
Hooded Parrot
Psephotus dissimilis
SCHEDULE 3 - Fees
Regulations 3
and
88
Licence or permit
Fee unit
1.
Commercial purposes licence
40
2.
Commercial taxidermy licence
0
3.
Commercial wildlife traders licence
50
4.
Hunting licence:
(a) brown quail
20
(b) deer
45
(c) muttonbird
20
(d) pheasant
10
(e) wallaby
20
(f) wild duck
20
5.
Property protection permit
0
6.
Restricted (special purpose) wildlife permit
0
7.
Scientific or educational wildlife permit
0
8.
Seal deterrent permit
0
9.
Special purposes wildlife permit
0
10.
Travelling wildlife exhibition permit
0
11.
Wildlife display permit
20
12.
Wildlife exhibition licence
50
13.
Wildlife export permit:
(a) for wildlife other than products of wildlife;
10, or 2 per specimen, whichever is the greater
(b) for products of wildlife;
10
(c) for scientific or educational purposes if the Secretary is satisfied that the export of wildlife, or products of wildlife, is required for that purpose
0
14.
Wildlife rehabilitation permit
0
SCHEDULE 4 - Restricted (special purpose) wildlife
Regulation 3(1)
PART 1 - Amphibians
[Part 1 of Schedule 4 Amended by No. 17 of 1996, Applied:06 May 2026]
Order or Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Bufonidae
Marine Toad, Cane Toad
Bufo marinus
2.
Caudata
Caudates (Newts, salamanders, etc.)
All species
3.
Caudata
Mexican Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
4.
Caudata
Fire-bellied Newt
Cynops pyrrogaster
5.
Caudata
Warty Newt, Crested Newt
Triturus cristatus
6.
Caudata
Common Newt
Triturus vulgaris
7.
Hylidae
Green Tree Frog
Littoria caerula
PART 2 - Birds
Order or Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Anseranatidae
Magpie Goose
Anseranas semipalmata
2.
Burhinidae
Bush Stone-curlew
Burhinus grallarius
3.
Cacatuidae
Gang-gang Cockatoo
Callocephalon fimbriatum
4.
Casuariidae
Southern Cassowary
Casuarius casuarius
5.
Estrildidae
Red-eared Firetail
Stagonopleura oculata
6.
Menuridae
Superb Lyrebird
Menura novaehollandiae
PART 3 - Mammals
[Part 3 of Schedule 4 Amended by No. 17 of 1996, Applied:30 Mar 2022]
Order or Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Ailuridae
Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens
2.
Atelidae
Black-handed Spider Monkey
Ateles geoffroyi
3.
Bovidae
Addax
Addax nasomaculatus
American Bison
Bison bison
Scimitar-horned Oryx
Oryx dammah
4.
Callitrichidae
Common Marmoset
Callithrix jacchus
Pygmy Marmoset
Callithrix pygmaea
Golden Lion Tamarin
Leontopithecus rosalia
Emperor tamarin
Saguinus imperator
Red-handed tamarin
Saguinus midas
Cotton-top Tamarin
Saguinus oedipus
5.
Canidae
Maned wolf
Chrysocyon brachyurus
African Painted Dog
Lycaon pictus
6.
Caviidae
Capybara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
7.
Cebidae
Black-tufted Capuchin
Cebus paella
Bolivian squirrel monkey
Saimiri boliviensis
8.
Cercopithecidae
De Brazza's Monkey
Cercopithecus neglectus
Mantled Guereza
Colobus guereza
Long-tailed Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
Japanese Macaque
Macaca fuscata
Black Crested Macaque
Macaca nigra
Lion-tailed Macaque
Macca silenus
Hamadryas Baboon
Papio hamadryas
9.
Equidae
Plains Zebra
Equus quagga
10.
Felidae
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Caracal
Caracal caracal
African Serval
Leptailurus serval
African Lion
Panthera leo
Snow Leopard
Panthera onca
Sri Lankan Leopard
Panthera pardus kotiya
Siberian Tiger
Panthera tigris altaica
Sumatran Tiger
Panthera tigris sumatrae
Bengal Tiger
Panthera tigris tigris
10A.
Giraffidae
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
11.
Herpestidae
Meerkat
Suricata suricatta
11A.
Hyaenidae
Spotted hyena
Crocuta crocuta
12.
Hylobatidae
Northern White-cheeked Gibbon
Nomascus leucogenys
Silvery Gibbon
Hylobates moloch
Siamang
Symphalangus syndactylus
12A.
Hystricidae
Cape porcupine
Hystrix africaeaustralis
13.
Lemuridae
Ring-tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
Black and White Ruffled Lemur
Varecia variegata
14.
Mustelidae
Oriental Small-clawed Otter
Aonyx cinereus
15.
Petauridae
Kreffts Glider
Petaurus notatus
16.
Phascolarctos
Koala
Phascolarctos cinereus
17.
Procyonidae
Coati
Nasua nasua
18.
Sciuridae
Northern Palm Squirrel
Funambulus pennantii
19.
Thylacomyidae
Greater Bilby
Macrotis lagotis
20.
Viverridae
Binturong
Arctictis binturong
PART 4 - Reptiles
[Part 4 of Schedule 4 Amended by No. 17 of 1996, Applied:24 May 2023]
Order or Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Agamidae
Downs bearded dragon
Pogona henrylawsoni
Central Bearded Dragon
Pogona vitticeps
2.
Alligatoridae
American Alligator
Alligator mississippiensis
3.
Boidae
Red-tailed Boa
Boa constrictor
Green Anaconda
Eunectes murinus
4.
Crocodylidae
Freshwater Crocodile
Crocodylus johnstoni
Estuarine Crocodile
Crocodylus porosus
5.
Pythonidae
Childrens Pythons
Antaresia spp .
Black-headed Python
Aspidites melanocephalus
Scrub Python
Morelia amethistina
Carpet Python
Morelia spilota
Burmese Python
Python bivittatus
Reticulated Python
Python reticulatus
6.
Testudinidae
Indian Star Tortoise
Geochelone elegans
7.
Varanidae
Perentie
Varanus giganteus
Lace Monitor
Varanus varius
SCHEDULE 5 - Specially protected wildlife
Regulation 3(1)
PART 1 - Amphibians
Order
Common Name
Species
1.
Hylidae
Green and Gold Frog
Litoria raniformis
2.
Myobatrachidae
Striped Marsh Frog
Limnodynastes peronii
PART 2 - Birds
[Part 2 of Schedule 5 Amended by No. 17 of 1996, Applied:30 Mar 2022]
Order
Common Name
Species
1.
Accipitridae
Tasmanian Wedge-tailed Eagle
Aquila audax fleayi
White-bellied Sea-Eagle
Icthyophaga leucogaster
Grey Goshawk
Tachyspiza novaehollandiae
2.
Alcedinidae
Tasmanian Azure Kingfisher
Ceyx azureus diemenensis
3.
Diomedeidae
Wandering Albatross
Diomedea exulans
Sooty Albatross
Phoebetria fusca
Light-mantled Albatross
Phoebetria palpebrata
Shy Albatross
Thalassarche cauta
Grey-headed Albatross
Thalassarche chrysostoma
Black-browed Albatross
Thalassarche melanophris
White-capped Albatross
Thalassarche steadi
4.
Laridae
White-fronted Tern
Sterna striata
New Zealand Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata bethunei
Indian Ocean Antarctic Tern
Sterna vittata vittata
Tasman Little Tern
Sternula albifrons subsp. placens
Fairy Tern
Sternula nereis nereis
5.
Pardalotidae
King Island Brown Thornbill
Acanthiza pusilla magnirostris
King Island Scrubtit
Acanthornis magna greeniana
Forty-spotted Pardalote
Pardalotus quadragintus
6.
Phalacrocoracidae
Macquarie Island Shag
Leucocarbo purpurascens
7.
Podicipedidae
Great Crested Grebe
Podiceps cristatus
8.
Procellariidae
Sooty Shearwater
Ardenna grisea
Blue Petrel
Halobaena caerulea
Southern Giant Petrel
Macronectes giganteus
Northern Giant Petrel
Macronectes halli
Wilsons Storm Petrel
Oceanites oceanicus
Southern Fairy Prion
Pachyptila turtur subantarctica
Grey Petrel
Procellaria cinerea
White-headed Petrel
Pterodroma lessoni
Gould's Petrel
Pterodroma leucoptera leucoptera
Soft-plumaged Petrel
Pterodroma mollis
9.
Psittacidae
Swift Parrot
Lathamus discolor
Orange-bellied Parrot
Neophema chrysogaster
Blue-winged Parrot
Neophema chrysotoma
King Island Green Rosella
Platycercus caledonicus brownii
10.
Scolopacidae
Curlew Sandpiper
Calidris ferruginea
Lathams Snipe
Gallinago hardwickii
Alaskan Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica baueri
Eastern Curlew
Numenius madagascariensis
11.
Tytonidae
Masked Owl
Tyto novaehollandiae castanops
PART 3 - Invertebrates
[Part 3 of Schedule 5 Amended by No. 17 of 1996, Applied:06 May 2026]
Order
Common Name
Species
1.
Amphipoda
Amphipod (Great Lake)
Tasniphargus tyleri
2.
Araneae
Plomleys Trapdoor Spider
Migas plomleyi
Lake Fenton Trapdoor Spider
Plesiothele fentoni
3.
Basommatophora
Great Lake Glacidorbid Snail
Benthodorbis pawpela
4.
Coleoptera
Miena Jewel Beetle
Castiarina insculpta
Green-lined Ground Beetle
Catadromus lacordairei
Weldborough Forest Weevil
Enchymus sp. nov.
Cave beetles
Goedetrechus spp .
Cave beetles
Idacarabus spp .
Bornemisszas Stag Beetle
Hoplogonus bornemisszai
Simson's Stag Beetle
Hoplogonus simsoni
Vanderschoors Stag Beetle
Hoplogonus vanderschoori
Broad-toothed Stag Beetle
Lissotes latidens
Mount Mangana Stag Beetle
Lissotes menalcas
Cave Beetle (Mole Creek)
Tasmanotrechus cockerilli
5.
Cyclophyllidea
Tapeworm (Tasmanian Devil)
Dasyurotaenia robusta
6.
Decapoda
Giant Freshwater Crayfish
Astacopsis gouldi
Mt. Arthur Burrowing Crayfish
Engaeus orramakunna
Central North Burrowing Crayfish
Engaeus granulatus
Furneaux Burrowing Crayfish
Engaeus martigener
Scottsdale Burrowing Crayfish
Engaeus spinicaudatus
Burrowing Crayfish (Burnie)
Engaeus yabbimunna
7.
Eupulmonata
Southern Hairy Red Snail
Chloritobadistes victoriae
Ammonite Pinwheel Snail
Ammoniropa vigens
8.
Isopoda
Flinders Island Cave Slater
Echinodillo cavaticus
Salt Lake Slater
Haloniscus searlei
Isopod (Great Lake)
Mesacanthotelson setosus
Isopod (Great Lake)
Mesacanthotelson tasmaniae
Isopod (Great Lake and Shannon Lagoon)
Onchotelson brevicaudatus
Isopod (Great Lake)
Onchotelson spatulatus
Isopod (Great Lake)
Uramphisopus pearsoni
9.
Lepidoptera
Chevron Looper Moth
Amelora acontistica
Chaostola Skipper
Antipodia chaostola leucophaea
Tunbridge Looper Moth
Chrysolarentia decisaria
Marrawah Skipper
Hesperilla munionga larana
Ptunarra Brown Butterfly
Oreixenica ptunarra
Tasmanian Hairstreak butterfly
Pseudalmenus chlorinda myrsilus
Saltmarsh Looper Moth
Scopula achroa
Chequered Blue
Theclinesthes serpentatus lavara
10.
Mesogastropoda
Freshwater snails
Beddomeia spp .
Freshwater snails
Phrantela spp .
11.
Onychophora
Blind Velvet Worm
Leucopatus anophthalmus
Giant Velvet Worm
Tasmanipatus barretti
12.
Opiliones
Ida Bay Cave Harvestman
Hickmanoxyomma cavaticum
Cave Harvestman
Hickmanoxyomma gibbergunyar
13.
Orthoptera
Craggy Island Cave Cricket
Cavernotettix craggiensis
Southern Sandstone Cave Cricket
Micropathus kiernani
Cave Cricket
Parvotettix rangaensis
Whinray's Cave Cricket
Parvotettix whinrayi
Schayer's Grasshopper
Schayera baiulus
14.
Pseudoscorpionida
Cave Pseudoscorpion (Mole Creek)
Pseudotyrannochthonius typhlus
15.
Stylommatophora
Burgundy Snail
Attenborougharion rubicundus
Keeled Carnivorous Snail
Austrorhytida lamproides
Skemps Snail
Charopidae Skemps
Silky Pinhead Snail
Exquisitiropa agnewi
Stanley Pinhead Snail
Miselaoma weldii
Cataract Gorge Pinhead Snail
Pasmaditta jungermanniae
16.
Syncarida
Hickman's Pygmy Mountain Shrimp
Allanaspides hickmani
17.
Trichoptera
Caddis Fly (Macquarie River)
Ecnomina vega
Caddis Fly (St. Columba Falls)
Hydrobiosella saggita
Caddis Fly (Upper Scamander River)
Hydroptila scamandra
Caddis Fly (South Esk River)
Oecetis gilva
Caddis Fly (Wedge River)
Orphninotrichia maculata
Caddis Fly (Derwent River)
Orthotrichia adornata
Caddis Fly (Ouse River)
Oxyethira mienica
Caddis Fly (Corinna)
Ramiheithrus kocinus
Caddis Fly (Bluff Hill Creek)
Stenopsychodes lineata
Caddis Fly (Huon & Picton Rivers)
Tasimia drepana
Caddis Fly (Lake Pedder)
Taskiria mccubbini
Caddis Fly (Lake Pedder)
Taskiropsyche lacustris
PART 4 - Mammals
Order
Common Name
Species
1.
Cetacea
Sei Whale
Balaenoptera borealis
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
Fin Whale
Balaenoptera physalus
Southern Right Whale
Eubalaena australis
Humpback Whale
Megaptera novaeangliae
2.
Dasyuridae
Tasman Peninsula Dusky Antechinus
Antechinus vandycki
Spotted-tailed Quoll
Dasyurus maculatus maculatus
Tasmanian Devil
Sarcophilus harrisii
3.
Muridae
New Holland Mouse
Pseudomys novaehollandiae
4.
Otariidae
Long-nosed Fur Seal
Arctocephalus forsteri
Subantarctic Fur Seal
Arctocephalus tropicalis
5.
Peramelidae
Eastern Barred Bandicoot
Perameles gunnii
6.
Phocidae
Leopard Seal
Hydrurga leptonyx
Crab-eater Seal
Lobodon carcinophagus
Southern Elephant Seal
Mirounga leonina
PART 5 - Reptiles
Order
Common Name
Species
1.
Cheloniidae
Loggerhead Turtle
Caretta caretta
Green Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Hawksbill Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
2.
Dermochelyidae
Leathery Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
3.
Scincidae
Pedra Branca Skink
Carinascincus palfreymani
Tussock Skink
Pseudemoia pagenstecheri
Glossy Grass Skink
Pseudemoia rawlinsoni
SCHEDULE 6 - Controlled Animals
Regulation 6
PART 1 - Beetles
Order or Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Coleoptera
Longicorn beetles
Family Cerambycidae , all species
Stag beetles
Family Lucanidae , all species, excluding those listed in Schedule 5
Bess beetles, Passalid beetles
Family Passalidae , all species
2.
Curculionidae
Botany Bay Weevil
Chrysolopus spectabilis
3.
Hemiptera
Assassin Bug
Family Reduviidae , all species
PART 2 - Centipedes
Class
Common Name
Species
1.
Chilopoda
Centipedes
Family Scolopendridae , all species
PART 3 - Cockroaches
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Blaberidae
Burrowing Cockroach
Geoscapheus dilatatus
Friedman's Bark Cockroach
Laxta friedmani
Australian Wood Cockroach
Panesthia australis
Giant Burrowing Cockroach, Giant Knobby Cockroach
Parapanesthia gigantea
Surinam Cockroach
Pycnoscelus surinamensis
PART 4 - Crickets
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Stenopelmatidae
King Cricket
Australostoma spp .
2.
Tettigoniidae
Spotted Katydid, Spotted Predatory Katydid
Ephippitytha trigintiduoguttata
Rainforest Cricket, Katydid
Phricta spp .
PART 5 - Millipedes
Class
Common Name
Species
1.
Diplopoda
Pill millipedes
Order Sphaerotheriida , all species
Spirobolid millipedes
Order Spirobolida , all species
Polydesmid millipedes
Order Polydesmida , all species
PART 6 - Praying Mantis
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Mantidae
Large brown mantids
Archimantis spp .
Garden Mantid, Green Mantid, Slender Green Mantid
Orthodera spp .
PART 7 - Scorpions
Class
Common Name
Species
1.
Arachnida
Scorpions
Family Buthidae , all species
PART 8 - Slugs
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Athoracophoridae
Red Triangle Slug
Triboniophorus graeffei
PART 9 - Snails
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Ampullariidae
Ramshorn Snail
Bulinus spp .
Giant Ramshorn Snail
Marisa cornuarietis
Apple Snail
Pila spp .
Apple Snail
Pomacea spp .
2.
Camaenidae
Rainforest Snail
Hadra webbi
Fraser's Rainforest Snail
Sphaerospira fraseri
Mitchell's Rainforest Snail, Rainforest Snail
Thersites spp .
3.
Caryodidae
Giant Panda Snail
Hedleyella falconeri
PART 10 - Spiders
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Actinopodidae
Mouse Spider
Missulena spp .
2.
Hexathelidae
Tree Funnelweb Spider
Atrax horribillis
Sydney Funnelweb Spider
Atrax robustus
Funnelweb Spider
Hadronyche spp .
3.
Idiopidae
Tree-stem Trapdoor Spider
Aganippe castellum
Four-spotted Trapdoor Spider
Aganippe subtristis
Golden Trapdoor Spider
Arbanitis spp .
Adelaide Trapdoor Spider
Blakistonia aurea
Shieldbacked Trapdoor Spider
Idiosoma nigrum
Sydney Brown Trapdoor Spider
Misgolas rapax
Tube Spider
Misgolas robertsi
4.
Lycosidae
Grey Wolf Spider
Dingosa simsoni
Garden Wolf Spider
Lycosa godeffroyi
Little Striped Wolf Spider
Venatrix furcillata
5.
Scytodidae
Spitting Spider
Dictis striatipes
6.
Sparassidae
Flat Huntsman Spider, Avondale Spider
Delena cancerides
Sydney Huntsman Spider, Large Huntsman Spider, Giant Huntsman Spider, Grey Huntsman Spider
Holconia immanis
Badge Huntsman Spider, Shield Huntsman Spider
Neosparassus spp .
Lichen Huntsman
Pandercetes gracilis
Giant Huntsman Spider
Typostola barbata
7.
Tetragnathidae
Golden Orbweavers
Nephila spp .
8.
Theraphosidae
Tarantulas
Phlogius spp .
Coastal Whistling Spider
Selenocosmia crassipes
Australian Common Whistling Spider
Selenocosmia stirlingi
Australian Featherleg Spider
Selenotypus plumipes
PART 11 - Stick Insects
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Phasmatidae
Titan Stick Insect
Acrophylla titan
Wuelfing's Stick Insect
Acrophylla wuelfingi
Tessellated Stick Insect
Anchiale austrotessulata
Spurlegged Stick Insect, Spurlegged Phasmatid
Didymuria violescens
Peppermint Stick Insect, Pandanus Stick Insect
Megacrania batesii
Ringbarker Phasmatid
Podacanthus wilkinsoni
Children's Stick Insect
Tropidoderus childrenii
PART 12 - Velvet Worms
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Onychophorida
Velvet worms
Family Peripatopsidae , all species, excluding those listed in Schedule 5
SCHEDULE 7 - Domestic stock
Regulation 7
PART 1 - Birds
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Anatidae
Mallard Duck
Anas platyrhynchos
Mandarin Duck
Aix galericulata
Domestic Goose
Anser anser
Domestic Goose, Chinese Goose
Anser cygnoides
Muscovy Duck
Cairina moschata
2.
Cacatuidae
Cockatiel
Nymphicus hollandicus
3.
Columbidae
Domestic Pigeon
Columbia livia
4.
Estrildidea
Zebra Finch
Taeniopygia guttata
5.
Fringillidae
Common Canary
Serinus canaria
6.
Numididae
Helmeted Guineafowl
Numida meleagris
7.
Phasianidae
Japanese Quail
Coturnix japonica
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
Domestic Fowl
Gallus gallus
Domestic Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
8.
Psittacidae
Budgerigar
Melopsittacus undulatus
9.
Struthionidae
Ostrich
Ostriches, all species
PART 2 - Mammals
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Bovidae
Indian cattle
Bos indicus
European cattle
Bos taurus
Goat
Capra hircus
Sheep
Ovis aries
2.
Camelidae
Camels, Alpacas, Llamas, Vicunas
Camelids, all species
3.
Caviidae
Guinea Pig
Cavia procellus
4.
Equidae
Donkey
Equus asinus
Horse
Equus caballus
5.
Leporidae
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
6.
Suidae
Pig
Sus scrofa
SCHEDULE 8 - Partly protected wildlife
Regulation 8
PART 1 - Birds
Order
Common Name
Species
1.
Anatidae
Chestnut Teal
Anas castanea
Grey Teal
Anas gracilis
Pacific Black Duck
Anas superciliosa
Australian Wood Duck
Chenonetta jubata
Australian Shelduck (Mountain Duck)
Tadorna tadornoides
2.
Phasianidae
Brown Quail
Coturnix ypsilophora
Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
3.
Procellariidae
Short-tailed Shearwater Muttonbird
Ardenna tenuirostris
PART 2 - Mammals
Order
Common Name
Species
1.
Cervidae
European Fallow Deer that are not farm deer
Dama dama dama
2.
Macropodidae
Bennett's Wallaby, Red-necked Wallaby
Notamacropus rufogriseus rufogriseus
Tasmanian Pademelon, Rufous Wallaby
Thylogale billardierii
3.
Phalangeridae
Brushtail Possum
Trichosurus vulpecula
SCHEDULE 9 - Restricted animals
Regulation 9
PART 1 - Birds
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Columbidae
Ringneck Dove
Streptopelia capicola
Collared Dove
Streptopelia decaocto
2.
Fringillidae
Mexican Rose Finch, House Finch
Carpodacus mexicanus
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinella
Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs
Bullfinch
Pyrrhula pyrrhula
3.
Muscicapidae
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelos
4.
Passeridae
White-winged Whydah, Widowbird
Euplectes albonotatus
Spice Finch, Nutmeg Mannikin
Lonchura punctulata
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Red-billed Quelea
Quelea quelea
5.
Pycnonotidae
Red-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
6.
Rallidae
Weka
Gallirallus australis
7.
Sturnidae
Indian Mynah
Acridotheres tristis
PART 2 - Mammals
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Artiodactyla
Himalayan Tahr
Hemitragus jemlahicus
2.
Macropodidae
Agile Wallaby
Macropus agilis
Tammar Wallaby
Macropus eugenii
Western Grey Kangaroo
Macropus fuliginosus
PART 3 - Reptiles
Family
Common Name
Species
1.
Carettochelydidae
Freshwater turtle
Family Carettochelydidae, all species
2.
Chelidae
Freshwater turtle
Family Chelidae, all species
3.
Emydidae
Red-eared Slider Turtle
Trachemys scripta
SCHEDULE 10 - Infringement notices
Regulation 98
Regulation
Penalty (penalty units)
1.
Regulation 11
4
2.
Regulation 12
4
3.
Regulation 13(1)
4
4.
Regulation 14(1)
4
5.
Regulation 15(1)
4
6.
Regulation 16(1)
4
7.
Regulation 16(3)
4
8.
Regulation 17
4
9.
Regulation 18(1)
4
10.
Regulation 18(2)
4
11.
Regulation 18(4)
4
12.
Regulation 19(1)
4
13.
Regulation 20(1)
4
14.
Regulation 20(2)
4
15.
Regulation 20(3)
4
16.
Regulation 21
4
17.
Regulation 22(1)
4
18.
Regulation 22(2)
4
19.
Regulation 23(1)
4
20.
Regulation 23(2)
4
21.
Regulation 24
4
22.
Regulation 25
4
23.
Regulation 30(3)
4
24.
Regulation 31(4)
4
25.
Regulation 32(3)
4
26.
Regulation 45(1)
4
27.
Regulation 52(3)
4
28.
Regulation 60(3)
4
29.
Regulation 61(2)
4
30.
Regulation 63(1)
4
31.
Regulation 63(2)
4
32.
Regulation 64(1)
4
33.
Regulation 65(1)
4
34.
Regulation 65(2)
4
35.
Regulation 65(3)
4
36.
Regulation 66(1)
4
37.
Regulation 66(2)
4
38.
Regulation 66(3)
4
39.
Regulation 67
4
40.
Regulation 68(1)
4
41.
Regulation 68(2)
4
42.
Regulation 69(1)
4
43.
Regulation 69(2)
4
44.
Regulation 69(3)
4
45.
Regulation 69(4)
4
46.
Regulation 70(1)
4
47.
Regulation 70(2)
4
48.
Regulation 71
4
49.
Regulation 72(1)
4
50.
Regulation 72(2)
4
51.
Regulation 72(3)
4
52.
Regulation 73(1)
4
53.
Regulation 74
4
54.
Regulation 75(4)
4
55.
Regulation 76(1)
4
56.
Regulation 76(2)
4
57.
Regulation 76(3)
4
58.
Regulation 76(4)
4
59.
Regulation 77(2)
4
60.
Regulation 78(1)
4
61.
Regulation 78(2)
4
62.
Regulation 78(3)
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Regulation 78(4)
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64.
Regulation 79(2)
4
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Regulation 79(3)
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Regulation 79(4)
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Regulation 80(1)
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Regulation 80(2)
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Regulation 81(2)
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Regulation 84
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Regulation 86(1)
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Regulation 86(2)
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Regulation 87(1)
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Regulation 87(2)
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Regulation 87(3)
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Regulation 89(4)
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Regulation 90(3)
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Regulation 91(5)
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Regulation 92(1)
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Regulation 92(2)
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Regulation 93(1)
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Regulation 94(1)
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Regulation 94(2)
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Regulation 94(3)
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Regulation 94(4)
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Regulation 95(1)
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Regulation 95(2)
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Regulation 96(6)
4
SCHEDULE 11 - Legislation rescinded
Regulation 100
Wildlife (General) Regulations 2010
(No. 113 of 2010)
Wildlife (Exhibited Animals) Regulations 2010
(No. 114 of 2010)
Wildlife (General) Amendment (Browsing Animal Management) Regulations 2016
(No. 42 of 2016)
Displayed and numbered in accordance with the
Rules Publication Act 1953 . Notified in the Gazette on 30 November 2021 These regulations are administered in the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.
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