{"id":"qld:sl-2017-0153","name":"Nature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation Plan 2017","slug":"nature-conservation-macropod-conservation-plan-2017","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"153 of 2017","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":174935,"registerId":"qld-qld:sl-2017-0153-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis conservation plan may be cited as the Nature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation Plan 2017 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### sec.2 Commencement\n\nThis plan commences on 1 September 2017.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship with declared management intent— Act , s 121","content":"### sec.3 Relationship with declared management intent— Act , s 121\n\nSection 121 (2) of the Act does not apply to this plan.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purposes of plan and how main purpose is achieved","content":"### sec.4 Purposes of plan and how main purpose is achieved\n\nThe main purpose of this plan is to manage the taking, keeping and use of macropods to ensure the taking, keeping and use is ecologically sustainable and humane.\nThe main purpose is achieved by—\nprescribing additional restrictions on the grant of particular animal authorities for macropods; and\nlimiting or extending what holders, or relevant persons for holders, of particular animal authorities for macropods may do under the authorities; and\nstating matters about records and returns of operations for particular animal authorities, including for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 , parts 1 to 4 ; and\notherwise regulating the carrying out of activities in relation to macropods under the Act .\nThis plan also—\nprovides for additional authorised taking, keeping or use of macropods by landholders or holders of particular animal authorities; and\ndeclares products made or derived from particular macropods as processed products.\ns 4 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 431\n(sec.4-ssec.1) The main purpose of this plan is to manage the taking, keeping and use of macropods to ensure the taking, keeping and use is ecologically sustainable and humane.\n(sec.4-ssec.2) The main purpose is achieved by— prescribing additional restrictions on the grant of particular animal authorities for macropods; and limiting or extending what holders, or relevant persons for holders, of particular animal authorities for macropods may do under the authorities; and stating matters about records and returns of operations for particular animal authorities, including for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 , parts 1 to 4 ; and otherwise regulating the carrying out of activities in relation to macropods under the Act .\n(sec.4-ssec.3) This plan also— provides for additional authorised taking, keeping or use of macropods by landholders or holders of particular animal authorities; and declares products made or derived from particular macropods as processed products.\n- (a) prescribing additional restrictions on the grant of particular animal authorities for macropods; and\n- (b) limiting or extending what holders, or relevant persons for holders, of particular animal authorities for macropods may do under the authorities; and\n- (c) stating matters about records and returns of operations for particular animal authorities, including for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 , parts 1 to 4 ; and\n- (d) otherwise regulating the carrying out of activities in relation to macropods under the Act .\n- (a) provides for additional authorised taking, keeping or use of macropods by landholders or holders of particular animal authorities; and\n- (b) declares products made or derived from particular macropods as processed products.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Interpretation","content":"### sec.5 Interpretation\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular terms used in this plan.\nSubject to subsection (1) , and unless this plan provides otherwise, terms used in it have the meaning given in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .\ns 5 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.5-ssec.1) The dictionary in schedule 2 defines particular terms used in this plan.\n(sec.5-ssec.2) Subject to subsection (1) , and unless this plan provides otherwise, terms used in it have the meaning given in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Scientific names of macropods","content":"### sec.6 Scientific names of macropods\n\nUnless stated otherwise, scientific names used in this plan for macropods follow Van Dyck, S. and Strahan, R. (ed), 2008, The Mammals of Australia , New Holland Publishers, Chatswood, NSW, Australia.","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Taking, keeping or using macropods generally","content":"# Taking, keeping or using macropods generally","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.7 Purpose of part\n\nThis part—\nstates circumstances in which the taking, keeping or using of macropods is authorised under the Act ; and\nlimits and regulates the movement of macropods otherwise authorised under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\nregulates other matters relating to the movement of macropods.\ns 7 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 434\n- (a) states circumstances in which the taking, keeping or using of macropods is authorised under the Act ; and\n- (b) limits and regulates the movement of macropods otherwise authorised under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\n- (c) regulates other matters relating to the movement of macropods.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Authorisations","content":"## Authorisations","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Landholder may use or give particular macropod meat","content":"### sec.8 Landholder may use or give particular macropod meat\n\nThe chief executive may give a landholder a written approval allowing the landholder, during a stated period of not more than 3 months, to keep and use, or to give to another person, the meat from a macropod that is taken—\nby a stated holder of a macropod harvesting licence (the licence holder ); and\nfrom the landholder’s land.\nThe landholder may, during the stated period—\naccept the skinned carcass of a macropod taken—\nby the licence holder; and\nfrom the landholder’s land; and\nkeep and use, other than for a commercial purpose, the meat from the carcass as bait for a restricted invasive animal; and\nif the approval states the landholder may give the meat from the carcass to another person—give the carcass or the meat to another person.\nThis section does not authorise the licence holder to sell the skinned carcass to the landholder.\nIn this section—\nrestricted invasive animal means an animal that is an invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and mentioned in schedule 2 , part 2 of that Act under the heading ‘Invasive animals’.\nuse does not include sell or give away.\n(sec.8-ssec.1) The chief executive may give a landholder a written approval allowing the landholder, during a stated period of not more than 3 months, to keep and use, or to give to another person, the meat from a macropod that is taken— by a stated holder of a macropod harvesting licence (the licence holder ); and from the landholder’s land.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) The landholder may, during the stated period— accept the skinned carcass of a macropod taken— by the licence holder; and from the landholder’s land; and keep and use, other than for a commercial purpose, the meat from the carcass as bait for a restricted invasive animal; and if the approval states the landholder may give the meat from the carcass to another person—give the carcass or the meat to another person.\n(sec.8-ssec.3) This section does not authorise the licence holder to sell the skinned carcass to the landholder.\n(sec.8-ssec.4) In this section— restricted invasive animal means an animal that is an invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and mentioned in schedule 2 , part 2 of that Act under the heading ‘Invasive animals’. use does not include sell or give away.\n- (a) by a stated holder of a macropod harvesting licence (the licence holder ); and\n- (b) from the landholder’s land.\n- (a) accept the skinned carcass of a macropod taken— (i) by the licence holder; and (ii) from the landholder’s land; and\n- (i) by the licence holder; and\n- (ii) from the landholder’s land; and\n- (b) keep and use, other than for a commercial purpose, the meat from the carcass as bait for a restricted invasive animal; and\n- (c) if the approval states the landholder may give the meat from the carcass to another person—give the carcass or the meat to another person.\n- (i) by the licence holder; and\n- (ii) from the landholder’s land; and","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"Particular holders may kill dependent young","content":"### sec.9 Particular holders may kill dependent young\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe holder of a macropod harvesting licence takes a female macropod under the licence; and\nthe macropod has a joey that—\nis in the macropod’s pouch; or\nis otherwise dependent on the macropod.\nThe holder may kill the joey if the holder kills the joey in the way stated in the Australian macropod code.\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence who kills a joey under this section—\nmust leave the joey at the place where it was killed; and\ndoes not take the joey under the licence.\ns 9 amd 2021 SL No. 36 s 48\n(sec.9-ssec.1) This section applies if— the holder of a macropod harvesting licence takes a female macropod under the licence; and the macropod has a joey that— is in the macropod’s pouch; or is otherwise dependent on the macropod.\n(sec.9-ssec.2) The holder may kill the joey if the holder kills the joey in the way stated in the Australian macropod code.\n(sec.9-ssec.3) The holder of a macropod harvesting licence who kills a joey under this section— must leave the joey at the place where it was killed; and does not take the joey under the licence.\n- (a) the holder of a macropod harvesting licence takes a female macropod under the licence; and\n- (b) the macropod has a joey that— (i) is in the macropod’s pouch; or (ii) is otherwise dependent on the macropod.\n- (i) is in the macropod’s pouch; or\n- (ii) is otherwise dependent on the macropod.\n- (i) is in the macropod’s pouch; or\n- (ii) is otherwise dependent on the macropod.\n- (a) must leave the joey at the place where it was killed; and\n- (b) does not take the joey under the licence.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Requirements","content":"## Requirements","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Movement of particular dead macropods","content":"### sec.9A Movement of particular dead macropods\n\nA person may move a dead macropod under a relevant provision only if the person—\nfills in a movement advice properly for the movement before the movement happens; and\nensures the part of the advice marked ‘ part 1 ’ is given to the chief executive within 7 days after the movement happens; and\nensures the parts of the advice marked ‘ part 2 ’ and ‘ part 3 ’ are—\nattached to the dead macropod or the container in which the dead macropod is being moved; or\notherwise in the possession of the person moving the dead macropod.\nFor subsection (1) , a movement advice is not filled in properly if it relates to more than 1 movement of a macropod.\nA person to whom a dead macropod is moved under a relevant provision may buy, accept or receive the dead macropod under another provision of the Act only if the person ensures the part of the movement advice marked ‘ part 3 ’ is given to the chief executive within 7 days after the movement happens.\nIn this section—\nrelevant provision means each of the following provisions of the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 —\nsections 49 and 52 ;\nsection 74 ;\nsection 75 ;\nsection 131 .\ns 9A ins 2020 SL No. 136 s 436\n(sec.9A-ssec.1) A person may move a dead macropod under a relevant provision only if the person— fills in a movement advice properly for the movement before the movement happens; and ensures the part of the advice marked ‘ part 1 ’ is given to the chief executive within 7 days after the movement happens; and ensures the parts of the advice marked ‘ part 2 ’ and ‘ part 3 ’ are— attached to the dead macropod or the container in which the dead macropod is being moved; or otherwise in the possession of the person moving the dead macropod.\n(sec.9A-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , a movement advice is not filled in properly if it relates to more than 1 movement of a macropod.\n(sec.9A-ssec.3) A person to whom a dead macropod is moved under a relevant provision may buy, accept or receive the dead macropod under another provision of the Act only if the person ensures the part of the movement advice marked ‘ part 3 ’ is given to the chief executive within 7 days after the movement happens.\n(sec.9A-ssec.4) In this section— relevant provision means each of the following provisions of the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 — sections 49 and 52 ; section 74 ; section 75 ; section 131 .\n- (a) fills in a movement advice properly for the movement before the movement happens; and\n- (b) ensures the part of the advice marked ‘ part 1 ’ is given to the chief executive within 7 days after the movement happens; and\n- (c) ensures the parts of the advice marked ‘ part 2 ’ and ‘ part 3 ’ are— (i) attached to the dead macropod or the container in which the dead macropod is being moved; or (ii) otherwise in the possession of the person moving the dead macropod.\n- (i) attached to the dead macropod or the container in which the dead macropod is being moved; or\n- (ii) otherwise in the possession of the person moving the dead macropod.\n- (i) attached to the dead macropod or the container in which the dead macropod is being moved; or\n- (ii) otherwise in the possession of the person moving the dead macropod.\n- (a) sections 49 and 52 ;\n- (b) section 74 ;\n- (c) section 75 ;\n- (d) section 131 .","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Records for movements","content":"### sec.9B Records for movements\n\nA person who moves a dead macropod under a relevant provision must keep a record for the movement.\nFor the requirements for records relating to animals, see the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 .\nThe record must include a copy of the movement advice filled in for the movement under section 9A .\nThe record must be made within 72 hours after the movement happens.\nIn this section—\nrelevant provision means each of the following provisions of the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 —\nsections 49 and 52 ;\nsection 74 ;\nsection 75 ;\nsection 131 .\ns 9B ins 2020 SL No. 136 s 436\n(sec.9B-ssec.1) A person who moves a dead macropod under a relevant provision must keep a record for the movement. For the requirements for records relating to animals, see the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 .\n(sec.9B-ssec.2) The record must include a copy of the movement advice filled in for the movement under section 9A .\n(sec.9B-ssec.3) The record must be made within 72 hours after the movement happens.\n(sec.9B-ssec.4) In this section— relevant provision means each of the following provisions of the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 — sections 49 and 52 ; section 74 ; section 75 ; section 131 .\n- (a) sections 49 and 52 ;\n- (b) section 74 ;\n- (c) section 75 ;\n- (d) section 131 .","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tampering with movement advice","content":"### sec.9C Tampering with movement advice\n\nA person must not, without a reasonable excuse, tamper with a movement advice filled in under section 9A .\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nIn this section—\ntamper with , a movement advice, means—\ndestroy the advice; or\nremove a part of the advice, unless the removal is required or permitted to comply with section 9A ; or\ncover, erase or modify an entry on the advice.\ns 9C ins 2020 SL No. 136 s 436\n(sec.9C-ssec.1) A person must not, without a reasonable excuse, tamper with a movement advice filled in under section 9A . Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.9C-ssec.2) In this section— tamper with , a movement advice, means— destroy the advice; or remove a part of the advice, unless the removal is required or permitted to comply with section 9A ; or cover, erase or modify an entry on the advice.\n- (a) destroy the advice; or\n- (b) remove a part of the advice, unless the removal is required or permitted to comply with section 9A ; or\n- (c) cover, erase or modify an entry on the advice.","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Taking, keeping or using macropods under animal authority","content":"# Taking, keeping or using macropods under animal authority","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Preliminary","content":"## Preliminary","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of part","content":"### sec.10 Purpose of part\n\nThis part prescribes particular matters for particular animal authorities for macropods.\nGenerally, this part—\nimposes restrictions on the grant of the authorities that apply in addition to the restrictions stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\nlimits and extends activities authorised under the authorities under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\notherwise regulates activities under the authorities.\ns 10 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.10-ssec.1) This part prescribes particular matters for particular animal authorities for macropods.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) Generally, this part— imposes restrictions on the grant of the authorities that apply in addition to the restrictions stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and limits and extends activities authorised under the authorities under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and otherwise regulates activities under the authorities.\n- (a) imposes restrictions on the grant of the authorities that apply in addition to the restrictions stated in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\n- (b) limits and extends activities authorised under the authorities under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 ; and\n- (c) otherwise regulates activities under the authorities.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relationship with Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020","content":"### sec.10A Relationship with Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020\n\nThe restrictions on the grant of an animal authority under this part are in addition to the restrictions applying to the grant of the authority under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .\nSee the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 4 and section 234 .\ns 10A ins 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Harvest periods and harvest period notices","content":"## Harvest periods and harvest period notices","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Harvest period notices","content":"### sec.11 Harvest period notices\n\nThe chief executive may, by publishing a notice on a relevant website (a harvest period notice ), declare a period to be a harvest period for taking macropods.\nBefore publishing a harvest period notice, the chief executive must have regard to—\nthe precautionary principle; and\nthe Queensland wildlife trade management plan for macropods.\nA harvest period notice must state the following information—\nthe days on which the harvest period starts and ends;\neach species of macropod (each a harvest macropod species ) that may be taken during the harvest period;\nthe size (the minimum area ) that the skin of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its skin only;\nthe weight (the minimum whole weight ) that the whole form carcass of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its meat only or for both its meat and skin;\nthe weight (the minimum dressed weight ) that the dressed carcass of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its meat only or for both its meat and skin.\nFor subsection (3) , the harvest period notice may state that—\nall macropod species may be taken during the harvest period; or\nthere is no minimum area for harvest macropods; or\nthere is no minimum whole weight for harvest macropods; or\nthere is no minimum dressed weight for harvest macropods.\ns 11 sub 2021 SL No. 165 s 26\n(sec.11-ssec.1) The chief executive may, by publishing a notice on a relevant website (a harvest period notice ), declare a period to be a harvest period for taking macropods.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) Before publishing a harvest period notice, the chief executive must have regard to— the precautionary principle; and the Queensland wildlife trade management plan for macropods.\n(sec.11-ssec.3) A harvest period notice must state the following information— the days on which the harvest period starts and ends; each species of macropod (each a harvest macropod species ) that may be taken during the harvest period; the size (the minimum area ) that the skin of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its skin only; the weight (the minimum whole weight ) that the whole form carcass of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its meat only or for both its meat and skin; the weight (the minimum dressed weight ) that the dressed carcass of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its meat only or for both its meat and skin.\n(sec.11-ssec.4) For subsection (3) , the harvest period notice may state that— all macropod species may be taken during the harvest period; or there is no minimum area for harvest macropods; or there is no minimum whole weight for harvest macropods; or there is no minimum dressed weight for harvest macropods.\n- (a) the precautionary principle; and\n- (b) the Queensland wildlife trade management plan for macropods.\n- (a) the days on which the harvest period starts and ends;\n- (b) each species of macropod (each a harvest macropod species ) that may be taken during the harvest period;\n- (c) the size (the minimum area ) that the skin of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its skin only;\n- (d) the weight (the minimum whole weight ) that the whole form carcass of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its meat only or for both its meat and skin;\n- (e) the weight (the minimum dressed weight ) that the dressed carcass of a harvest macropod must exceed if the macropod is taken, during the harvest period, for its meat only or for both its meat and skin.\n- (a) all macropod species may be taken during the harvest period; or\n- (b) there is no minimum area for harvest macropods; or\n- (c) there is no minimum whole weight for harvest macropods; or\n- (d) there is no minimum dressed weight for harvest macropods.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Harvest regions, harvest zones and maximum take number","content":"### sec.12 Harvest regions, harvest zones and maximum take number\n\nThe chief executive may, in a harvest period notice, declare 1 or more areas within the State to be—\na harvest region for the harvest period stated in the notice; or\na harvest zone for the harvest period stated in the notice.\nIf the chief executive declares a harvest region or harvest zone for a harvest period under subsection (1) , the chief executive may, in the harvest period notice, also declare the maximum number (the maximum take number ) of macropods, of 1 or more harvest macropod species, that may be taken in the region or zone during the period.\nSee also section 14B in relation to early ending of harvest periods for harvest zones or harvest regions.\ns 12 sub 2021 SL No. 165 s 26\n(sec.12-ssec.1) The chief executive may, in a harvest period notice, declare 1 or more areas within the State to be— a harvest region for the harvest period stated in the notice; or a harvest zone for the harvest period stated in the notice.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) If the chief executive declares a harvest region or harvest zone for a harvest period under subsection (1) , the chief executive may, in the harvest period notice, also declare the maximum number (the maximum take number ) of macropods, of 1 or more harvest macropod species, that may be taken in the region or zone during the period. See also section 14B in relation to early ending of harvest periods for harvest zones or harvest regions.\n- (a) a harvest region for the harvest period stated in the notice; or\n- (b) a harvest zone for the harvest period stated in the notice.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions for harvest period notices","content":"### sec.13 Conditions for harvest period notices\n\nThe chief executive may, in a harvest period notice, state conditions on the taking of harvest macropods during the harvest period stated in the notice.\nA harvest period notice may state 1 or more ways in which a harvest macropod must be taken.\nA condition stated in a harvest period notice—\nis taken to be a condition that applies to all macropod harvesting licences; and\nprevails over any other condition of a macropod harvesting licence to the extent of any inconsistency.\nFailure to comply with a condition of an animal authority is an offence under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 318 .\nAlso, under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 5 , part 6 , failure to comply with a condition of an animal authority is a ground for amendment, suspension or cancellation of the authority.\ns 13 sub 2021 SL No. 165 s 26\n(sec.13-ssec.1) The chief executive may, in a harvest period notice, state conditions on the taking of harvest macropods during the harvest period stated in the notice. A harvest period notice may state 1 or more ways in which a harvest macropod must be taken.\n(sec.13-ssec.2) A condition stated in a harvest period notice— is taken to be a condition that applies to all macropod harvesting licences; and prevails over any other condition of a macropod harvesting licence to the extent of any inconsistency. Failure to comply with a condition of an animal authority is an offence under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 318 . Also, under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 5 , part 6 , failure to comply with a condition of an animal authority is a ground for amendment, suspension or cancellation of the authority.\n- (a) is taken to be a condition that applies to all macropod harvesting licences; and\n- (b) prevails over any other condition of a macropod harvesting licence to the extent of any inconsistency.\n- 1 Failure to comply with a condition of an animal authority is an offence under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 318 .\n- 2 Also, under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 5 , part 6 , failure to comply with a condition of an animal authority is a ground for amendment, suspension or cancellation of the authority.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Size requirement for skin of harvest macropod taken for skin only","content":"### sec.14 Size requirement for skin of harvest macropod taken for skin only\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe holder of a macropod harvesting licence intends to take a harvest macropod—\nunder the licence; and\nduring a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and\nfor the macropod’s skin only; and\nthe harvest period notice states a minimum area for the macropod.\nThe holder must not take the harvest macropod if the holder reasonably believes the size of the macropod’s skin will be less than the minimum area.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , the holder contravenes subsection (2) if the size of the harvest macropod’s skin is or becomes less than the minimum area at any time—\nstarting when the macropod is taken; and\nending when the holder sells, gives away, processes or otherwise disposes of the skin.\ns 14 sub 2021 SL No. 165 s 26\n(sec.14-ssec.1) This section applies if— the holder of a macropod harvesting licence intends to take a harvest macropod— under the licence; and during a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and for the macropod’s skin only; and the harvest period notice states a minimum area for the macropod.\n(sec.14-ssec.2) The holder must not take the harvest macropod if the holder reasonably believes the size of the macropod’s skin will be less than the minimum area. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.14-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) , the holder contravenes subsection (2) if the size of the harvest macropod’s skin is or becomes less than the minimum area at any time— starting when the macropod is taken; and ending when the holder sells, gives away, processes or otherwise disposes of the skin.\n- (a) the holder of a macropod harvesting licence intends to take a harvest macropod— (i) under the licence; and (ii) during a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and (iii) for the macropod’s skin only; and\n- (i) under the licence; and\n- (ii) during a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and\n- (iii) for the macropod’s skin only; and\n- (b) the harvest period notice states a minimum area for the macropod.\n- (i) under the licence; and\n- (ii) during a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and\n- (iii) for the macropod’s skin only; and\n- (a) starting when the macropod is taken; and\n- (b) ending when the holder sells, gives away, processes or otherwise disposes of the skin.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Weight requirement for carcass of harvest macropod taken for meat only or meat and skin","content":"### sec.14A Weight requirement for carcass of harvest macropod taken for meat only or meat and skin\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe holder of a macropod harvesting licence intends to take a harvest macropod—\nunder the licence; and\nduring a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and\nfor the macropod’s meat only or for both the macropod’s meat and skin; and\nthe harvest period notice states—\na minimum whole weight for the macropod; or\na minimum dressed weight for the macropod.\nThe holder must not take the harvest macropod if the holder reasonably believes—\nif subsection (1) (b) (i) applies—the weight of the whole form carcass of the macropod will be less than the minimum whole weight; or\nif subsection (1) (b) (ii) applies—the weight of the dressed carcass of the macropod will be less than the minimum dressed weight.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , the holder contravenes subsection (2) (a) if the weight of the whole form carcass of the harvest macropod is or becomes less than the minimum whole weight at any time—\nstarting when the macropod is taken; and\nending when the macropod is dressed.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , the holder contravenes subsection (2) (b) if the weight of the dressed carcass of the harvest macropod is or becomes less than the minimum dressed weight at any time—\nstarting when the macropod is dressed; and\nending when the holder sells, gives away, processes, consumes or otherwise disposes of the macropod.\ns 14A ins 2021 SL No. 165 s 26\n(sec.14A-ssec.1) This section applies if— the holder of a macropod harvesting licence intends to take a harvest macropod— under the licence; and during a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and for the macropod’s meat only or for both the macropod’s meat and skin; and the harvest period notice states— a minimum whole weight for the macropod; or a minimum dressed weight for the macropod.\n(sec.14A-ssec.2) The holder must not take the harvest macropod if the holder reasonably believes— if subsection (1) (b) (i) applies—the weight of the whole form carcass of the macropod will be less than the minimum whole weight; or if subsection (1) (b) (ii) applies—the weight of the dressed carcass of the macropod will be less than the minimum dressed weight. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.14A-ssec.3) Without limiting subsection (2) , the holder contravenes subsection (2) (a) if the weight of the whole form carcass of the harvest macropod is or becomes less than the minimum whole weight at any time— starting when the macropod is taken; and ending when the macropod is dressed.\n(sec.14A-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2) , the holder contravenes subsection (2) (b) if the weight of the dressed carcass of the harvest macropod is or becomes less than the minimum dressed weight at any time— starting when the macropod is dressed; and ending when the holder sells, gives away, processes, consumes or otherwise disposes of the macropod.\n- (a) the holder of a macropod harvesting licence intends to take a harvest macropod— (i) under the licence; and (ii) during a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and (iii) for the macropod’s meat only or for both the macropod’s meat and skin; and\n- (i) under the licence; and\n- (ii) during a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and\n- (iii) for the macropod’s meat only or for both the macropod’s meat and skin; and\n- (b) the harvest period notice states— (i) a minimum whole weight for the macropod; or (ii) a minimum dressed weight for the macropod.\n- (i) a minimum whole weight for the macropod; or\n- (ii) a minimum dressed weight for the macropod.\n- (i) under the licence; and\n- (ii) during a harvest period stated in a harvest period notice; and\n- (iii) for the macropod’s meat only or for both the macropod’s meat and skin; and\n- (i) a minimum whole weight for the macropod; or\n- (ii) a minimum dressed weight for the macropod.\n- (a) if subsection (1) (b) (i) applies—the weight of the whole form carcass of the macropod will be less than the minimum whole weight; or\n- (b) if subsection (1) (b) (ii) applies—the weight of the dressed carcass of the macropod will be less than the minimum dressed weight.\n- (a) starting when the macropod is taken; and\n- (b) ending when the macropod is dressed.\n- (a) starting when the macropod is dressed; and\n- (b) ending when the holder sells, gives away, processes, consumes or otherwise disposes of the macropod.","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14B","sectionType":"section","heading":"Early ending of harvest period for harvest regions or harvest zones","content":"### sec.14B Early ending of harvest period for harvest regions or harvest zones\n\nThis section applies if—\na harvest period notice declares 1 or more harvest regions or harvest zones for a harvest period; and\nthe chief executive is satisfied—\nthe maximum take number, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, is likely to be exceeded in the harvest period; or\nit is necessary to end the harvest period, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, because an event has reduced, or is likely to reduce, the population size for the species in the region or zone.\nflood, disease outbreak\nThe chief executive may, by publishing a notice on a relevant website (a harvesting end notice ), declare that the harvest period, for the harvest macropod species in the harvest region or harvest zone, ends.\nThe harvesting end notice must state—\nthe matter of which the chief executive is satisfied under subsection (1) (b) (i) or (ii) ; and\nthe day the harvest period, for the harvest macropod species in the harvest region or harvest zone, ends.\nWithout limiting subsection (2) , the harvesting end notice may apply in relation to—\nall harvest macropod species in 1 or more harvest regions or harvest zones; or\n1 or more harvest macropod species in all harvest regions or all harvest zones.\ns 14B ins 2021 SL No. 165 s 26\n(sec.14B-ssec.1) This section applies if— a harvest period notice declares 1 or more harvest regions or harvest zones for a harvest period; and the chief executive is satisfied— the maximum take number, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, is likely to be exceeded in the harvest period; or it is necessary to end the harvest period, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, because an event has reduced, or is likely to reduce, the population size for the species in the region or zone. flood, disease outbreak\n(sec.14B-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by publishing a notice on a relevant website (a harvesting end notice ), declare that the harvest period, for the harvest macropod species in the harvest region or harvest zone, ends.\n(sec.14B-ssec.3) The harvesting end notice must state— the matter of which the chief executive is satisfied under subsection (1) (b) (i) or (ii) ; and the day the harvest period, for the harvest macropod species in the harvest region or harvest zone, ends.\n(sec.14B-ssec.4) Without limiting subsection (2) , the harvesting end notice may apply in relation to— all harvest macropod species in 1 or more harvest regions or harvest zones; or 1 or more harvest macropod species in all harvest regions or all harvest zones.\n- (a) a harvest period notice declares 1 or more harvest regions or harvest zones for a harvest period; and\n- (b) the chief executive is satisfied— (i) the maximum take number, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, is likely to be exceeded in the harvest period; or (ii) it is necessary to end the harvest period, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, because an event has reduced, or is likely to reduce, the population size for the species in the region or zone. Examples of events— flood, disease outbreak\n- (i) the maximum take number, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, is likely to be exceeded in the harvest period; or\n- (ii) it is necessary to end the harvest period, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, because an event has reduced, or is likely to reduce, the population size for the species in the region or zone. Examples of events— flood, disease outbreak\n- (i) the maximum take number, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, is likely to be exceeded in the harvest period; or\n- (ii) it is necessary to end the harvest period, for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone, because an event has reduced, or is likely to reduce, the population size for the species in the region or zone. Examples of events— flood, disease outbreak\n- (a) the matter of which the chief executive is satisfied under subsection (1) (b) (i) or (ii) ; and\n- (b) the day the harvest period, for the harvest macropod species in the harvest region or harvest zone, ends.\n- (a) all harvest macropod species in 1 or more harvest regions or harvest zones; or\n- (b) 1 or more harvest macropod species in all harvest regions or all harvest zones.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14C","sectionType":"section","heading":"Advance advice of harvesting end notice","content":"### sec.14C Advance advice of harvesting end notice\n\nThis section applies if the chief executive intends to publish a harvesting end notice for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone.\nThe chief executive must give each holder of a macropod harvesting licence, for the harvest macropod species, a notice (an advance advice ) stating—\nthe matter of which the chief executive is satisfied under section 14B (1) (b) (i) or (ii) ; and\nthe day the harvest period, for the harvest macropod species in the harvest region or harvest zone, will end under the harvesting end notice.\nThe chief executive must give the advance advice to each holder at least 7 days before the day mentioned in subsection (2) (b) .\nFailure to comply with subsection (2) or (3) does not invalidate the harvesting end notice.\ns 14C ins 2021 SL No. 165 s 26\n(sec.14C-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive intends to publish a harvesting end notice for a harvest macropod species in a harvest region or harvest zone.\n(sec.14C-ssec.2) The chief executive must give each holder of a macropod harvesting licence, for the harvest macropod species, a notice (an advance advice ) stating— the matter of which the chief executive is satisfied under section 14B (1) (b) (i) or (ii) ; and the day the harvest period, for the harvest macropod species in the harvest region or harvest zone, will end under the harvesting end notice.\n(sec.14C-ssec.3) The chief executive must give the advance advice to each holder at least 7 days before the day mentioned in subsection (2) (b) .\n(sec.14C-ssec.4) Failure to comply with subsection (2) or (3) does not invalidate the harvesting end notice.\n- (a) the matter of which the chief executive is satisfied under section 14B (1) (b) (i) or (ii) ; and\n- (b) the day the harvest period, for the harvest macropod species in the harvest region or harvest zone, will end under the harvesting end notice.","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Dealer licence for dead macropods","content":"## Dealer licence for dead macropods","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restrictions on grant of licence","content":"### sec.15 Restrictions on grant of licence\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a dealer licence for dead macropods unless—\nif the licence authorises the holder of the licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to process macropod meat—the chief executive writes the words ‘meat processing’ on the licence; and\nif the licence authorises the holder of the licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to process macropod skin—the chief executive writes the word ‘tanning’ on the licence; and\nthe licensed premises for the licence are—\nin the State; and\nfor a licence mentioned in paragraph (a) —an accredited place.\nIn this section—\naccredited place means a place stated in an accreditation under the Food Production (Safety) Act 2000 , section 48 (2) .\ns 15 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.15-ssec.1) The chief executive must not grant a dealer licence for dead macropods unless— if the licence authorises the holder of the licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to process macropod meat—the chief executive writes the words ‘meat processing’ on the licence; and if the licence authorises the holder of the licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to process macropod skin—the chief executive writes the word ‘tanning’ on the licence; and the licensed premises for the licence are— in the State; and for a licence mentioned in paragraph (a) —an accredited place.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) In this section— accredited place means a place stated in an accreditation under the Food Production (Safety) Act 2000 , section 48 (2) .\n- (a) if the licence authorises the holder of the licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to process macropod meat—the chief executive writes the words ‘meat processing’ on the licence; and\n- (b) if the licence authorises the holder of the licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to process macropod skin—the chief executive writes the word ‘tanning’ on the licence; and\n- (c) the licensed premises for the licence are— (i) in the State; and (ii) for a licence mentioned in paragraph (a) —an accredited place.\n- (i) in the State; and\n- (ii) for a licence mentioned in paragraph (a) —an accredited place.\n- (i) in the State; and\n- (ii) for a licence mentioned in paragraph (a) —an accredited place.","sortOrder":30},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.16\n\ns 16 om 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":31},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Buying or accepting dead macropods","content":"### sec.17 Buying or accepting dead macropods\n\nThe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods may buy or accept macropods under the licence only at the licensed premises for the licence.\ns 17 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":32},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Processing dead macropods","content":"### sec.18 Processing dead macropods\n\nThe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods may process macropod meat but not macropod skins under the licence if the licence is a macropod meat processing licence.\nThe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods may process macropod skins but not macropod meat under the licence if the licence is a macropod tanning licence.\nA dealer licence for dead macropods does not authorise the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, to process macropods other than as stated in this section.\nIn this section—\nprocess , a macropod, includes remove any part of it.\ns 18 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.18-ssec.1) The holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods may process macropod meat but not macropod skins under the licence if the licence is a macropod meat processing licence.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) The holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods may process macropod skins but not macropod meat under the licence if the licence is a macropod tanning licence.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) A dealer licence for dead macropods does not authorise the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, to process macropods other than as stated in this section.\n(sec.18-ssec.4) In this section— process , a macropod, includes remove any part of it.","sortOrder":33},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping dead macropods at alternative storage place","content":"### sec.19 Keeping dead macropods at alternative storage place\n\nThe chief executive may give the holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods a written approval (an alternative storage approval ) stating the holder may keep, for a stated period, dead macropods in storage at a stated place that is not the licensed premises for the licence (an alternative storage place ).\nThe holder, or relevant person for the holder, may, under the alternative storage approval—\nkeep dead macropods at the alternative storage place for the stated period; and\nmove dead macropods to and from the alternative storage place and the licensed premises for the licence.\nThe stated period for the alternative storage approval must be no more than 3 months.\ns 19 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.19-ssec.1) The chief executive may give the holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods a written approval (an alternative storage approval ) stating the holder may keep, for a stated period, dead macropods in storage at a stated place that is not the licensed premises for the licence (an alternative storage place ).\n(sec.19-ssec.2) The holder, or relevant person for the holder, may, under the alternative storage approval— keep dead macropods at the alternative storage place for the stated period; and move dead macropods to and from the alternative storage place and the licensed premises for the licence.\n(sec.19-ssec.3) The stated period for the alternative storage approval must be no more than 3 months.\n- (a) keep dead macropods at the alternative storage place for the stated period; and\n- (b) move dead macropods to and from the alternative storage place and the licensed premises for the licence.","sortOrder":34},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Selling or giving away dead macropods from alternative storage place","content":"### sec.20 Selling or giving away dead macropods from alternative storage place\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods keeps dead macropods at an alternative storage place under section 19 ; and\nthe chief executive gives the holder another written approval stating the holder may sell or give away dead macropods from the place during the period macropods are stored at the place; and\nthe holder or a relevant person for the holder does not sell or give away dead macropods, during the period, at the licensed premises for the licence.\nThe holder or relevant person may sell or give away dead macropods from the alternative storage place during the period the macropods are stored at the place.\nSee also the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 74 for the authority to move the dead macropods to authorised buyers.\nThe approval under subsection (1) (b) may be given when the alternative storage approval is given under section 19 or at a later time.\ns 20 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies if— the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods keeps dead macropods at an alternative storage place under section 19 ; and the chief executive gives the holder another written approval stating the holder may sell or give away dead macropods from the place during the period macropods are stored at the place; and the holder or a relevant person for the holder does not sell or give away dead macropods, during the period, at the licensed premises for the licence.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) The holder or relevant person may sell or give away dead macropods from the alternative storage place during the period the macropods are stored at the place. See also the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 74 for the authority to move the dead macropods to authorised buyers.\n(sec.20-ssec.3) The approval under subsection (1) (b) may be given when the alternative storage approval is given under section 19 or at a later time.\n- (a) the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods keeps dead macropods at an alternative storage place under section 19 ; and\n- (b) the chief executive gives the holder another written approval stating the holder may sell or give away dead macropods from the place during the period macropods are stored at the place; and\n- (c) the holder or a relevant person for the holder does not sell or give away dead macropods, during the period, at the licensed premises for the licence.","sortOrder":35},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Buying or accepting macropods taken in the State","content":"### sec.21 Buying or accepting macropods taken in the State\n\nThe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods must not buy or accept, under the licence, a macropod taken in the State—\nif the macropod is of a size or weight not authorised to be taken under the Act ; or\nSee, for example, sections 13 and 14 .\nif the macropod is not tagged in the way required under the Act ; or\nSee, for example, part 5 and the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , sections 352 and 353 .\nif the macropod’s sex remnant has been removed in a way that contravenes section 84 ; or\nfrom the holder of a macropod harvesting licence in contravention of section 57 .\nMaximum penalty—\nfor paragraph (a) or (b) —120 penalty units; or\nfor paragraph (c) —80 penalty units; or\nfor paragraph (d) —20 penalty units.\nThis section does not limit the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 81 .\ns 21 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.21-ssec.1) The holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods must not buy or accept, under the licence, a macropod taken in the State— if the macropod is of a size or weight not authorised to be taken under the Act ; or See, for example, sections 13 and 14 . if the macropod is not tagged in the way required under the Act ; or See, for example, part 5 and the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , sections 352 and 353 . if the macropod’s sex remnant has been removed in a way that contravenes section 84 ; or from the holder of a macropod harvesting licence in contravention of section 57 . Maximum penalty— for paragraph (a) or (b) —120 penalty units; or for paragraph (c) —80 penalty units; or for paragraph (d) —20 penalty units.\n(sec.21-ssec.2) This section does not limit the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 81 .\n- (a) if the macropod is of a size or weight not authorised to be taken under the Act ; or Note— See, for example, sections 13 and 14 .\n- (b) if the macropod is not tagged in the way required under the Act ; or Note— See, for example, part 5 and the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , sections 352 and 353 .\n- (c) if the macropod’s sex remnant has been removed in a way that contravenes section 84 ; or\n- (d) from the holder of a macropod harvesting licence in contravention of section 57 .\n- (a) for paragraph (a) or (b) —120 penalty units; or\n- (b) for paragraph (c) —80 penalty units; or\n- (c) for paragraph (d) —20 penalty units.","sortOrder":36},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Buying or accepting macropods taken in another State","content":"### sec.22 Buying or accepting macropods taken in another State\n\nThe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods must not buy or accept, under the licence, a macropod taken in another State if the holder or relevant person knows, or ought reasonably to have known, the macropod—\nis of a species that is not authorised to be taken under a law of the other State; or\nis of a weight or size that is not authorised to be taken under a law of the other State; or\nhas been moved into the State in a way that is not authorised under the Act or a law of the other State; or\nis not tagged in the way required by a law of the other State.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nThis section does not limit the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 81 .\ns 22 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.22-ssec.1) The holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods must not buy or accept, under the licence, a macropod taken in another State if the holder or relevant person knows, or ought reasonably to have known, the macropod— is of a species that is not authorised to be taken under a law of the other State; or is of a weight or size that is not authorised to be taken under a law of the other State; or has been moved into the State in a way that is not authorised under the Act or a law of the other State; or is not tagged in the way required by a law of the other State. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.22-ssec.2) This section does not limit the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 81 .\n- (a) is of a species that is not authorised to be taken under a law of the other State; or\n- (b) is of a weight or size that is not authorised to be taken under a law of the other State; or\n- (c) has been moved into the State in a way that is not authorised under the Act or a law of the other State; or\n- (d) is not tagged in the way required by a law of the other State.","sortOrder":37},{"sectionNumber":"sec.23","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on tagging macropods taken in another State","content":"### sec.23 Prohibition on tagging macropods taken in another State\n\nThe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods must not attach a Queensland macropod tag to a macropod that was taken in another State.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\ns 23 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":38},{"sectionNumber":"sec.24","sectionType":"section","heading":"Grading macropods","content":"### sec.24 Grading macropods\n\nThis section applies if the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods buys or accepts the skin of a macropod that was taken in the State.\nThe holder must ensure the skin is graded—\nin the prescribed way; and\nbefore the holder is required to include the obtaining particulars for the macropod in the record kept for the licence under the Act .\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nprescribed way , for grading the skin of a macropod, means to grade the skin—\nif the skin has an area of less than 0.46m 2 —as small; or\nif the skin has an area of 0.46m 2 or more but less than 0.65m 2 —as medium; or\nif the skin has an area of 0.65m 2 or more—as large.\ns 24 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.24-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods buys or accepts the skin of a macropod that was taken in the State.\n(sec.24-ssec.2) The holder must ensure the skin is graded— in the prescribed way; and before the holder is required to include the obtaining particulars for the macropod in the record kept for the licence under the Act . Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.24-ssec.3) In this section— prescribed way , for grading the skin of a macropod, means to grade the skin— if the skin has an area of less than 0.46m 2 —as small; or if the skin has an area of 0.46m 2 or more but less than 0.65m 2 —as medium; or if the skin has an area of 0.65m 2 or more—as large.\n- (a) in the prescribed way; and\n- (b) before the holder is required to include the obtaining particulars for the macropod in the record kept for the licence under the Act .\n- (a) if the skin has an area of less than 0.46m 2 —as small; or\n- (b) if the skin has an area of 0.46m 2 or more but less than 0.65m 2 —as medium; or\n- (c) if the skin has an area of 0.65m 2 or more—as large.","sortOrder":39},{"sectionNumber":"sec.25","sectionType":"section","heading":"Purpose of subdivision","content":"### sec.25 Purpose of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision states matters about records and returns of operations for a dealer licence for dead macropods, including for the purpose of the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 , parts 1 to 4 .\ns 25 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":40},{"sectionNumber":"sec.26","sectionType":"section","heading":"How records must be kept","content":"### sec.26 How records must be kept\n\nFor the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 342 (1) (b) (i) , a record for a dealer licence for dead macropods must be kept—\nin an approved electronic record system; or\nif the chief executive gives the person required to keep the record written approval to keep the record in a record book—in a record book.\nThe chief executive may give a person an approval under subsection (1) (b) only if the chief executive is satisfied that exceptional circumstances—\nprevent the person from using an approved electronic record system; or\nmake it impractical for the person to use an approved electronic record system.\nthe person does not have access to the internet\ns 26 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\nsub 2021 SL No. 165 s 27\n(sec.26-ssec.1) For the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 342 (1) (b) (i) , a record for a dealer licence for dead macropods must be kept— in an approved electronic record system; or if the chief executive gives the person required to keep the record written approval to keep the record in a record book—in a record book.\n(sec.26-ssec.2) The chief executive may give a person an approval under subsection (1) (b) only if the chief executive is satisfied that exceptional circumstances— prevent the person from using an approved electronic record system; or make it impractical for the person to use an approved electronic record system. the person does not have access to the internet\n- (a) in an approved electronic record system; or\n- (b) if the chief executive gives the person required to keep the record written approval to keep the record in a record book—in a record book.\n- (a) prevent the person from using an approved electronic record system; or\n- (b) make it impractical for the person to use an approved electronic record system.","sortOrder":41},{"sectionNumber":"sec.27","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information that must be included in record","content":"### sec.27 Information that must be included in record\n\nThe obtaining particulars for each macropod obtained under a dealer licence for dead macropods must be included in the record for the licence.\nSee the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 338 for the requirement about complete and accurate information in records.\ns 27 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":42},{"sectionNumber":"sec.28","sectionType":"section","heading":"When obtaining particulars must be included in record","content":"### sec.28 When obtaining particulars must be included in record\n\nThe obtaining particulars for each macropod obtained under a dealer licence for dead macropods must be included in the record for the licence when the earlier of the following happens—\n24 hours after the macropod to which the particulars relate was obtained has passed;\nthe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of the licence sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.\ns 28 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n- (a) 24 hours after the macropod to which the particulars relate was obtained has passed;\n- (b) the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of the licence sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.","sortOrder":43},{"sectionNumber":"sec.29","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving return of operations electronically in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.29 Giving return of operations electronically in particular circumstances\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods is required to give a return of operations, under the Act , to the chief executive; and\nthe return relates to obtaining particulars included in a part of the record for the licence kept in an approved electronic record system.\nThe holder must ensure the return is given in electronic form.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\ns 29 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.29-ssec.1) This section applies if— the holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods is required to give a return of operations, under the Act , to the chief executive; and the return relates to obtaining particulars included in a part of the record for the licence kept in an approved electronic record system.\n(sec.29-ssec.2) The holder must ensure the return is given in electronic form. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n- (a) the holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods is required to give a return of operations, under the Act , to the chief executive; and\n- (b) the return relates to obtaining particulars included in a part of the record for the licence kept in an approved electronic record system.","sortOrder":44},{"sectionNumber":"sec.30","sectionType":"section","heading":"When return of operations must be given to chief executive","content":"### sec.30 When return of operations must be given to chief executive\n\nThe holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods must ensure that a return of operations is given to the chief executive—\nfor each return period for the holder; and\nwithin the prescribed number of days after each return period ends.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) applies—\neven if no relevant event for the return happened during the return period; and\nto each return of operations required to be given under the Act for the return period.\nIn this section—\nprescribed number , for a return period for the holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods, means—\nif the return period is a week in a harvest period—7; or\nif paragraph (a) does not apply—14.\nreturn period , for the holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods, means—\nif the chief executive has given the holder a notice stating the holder must give a return of operations for each week of a particular harvest period or part of a particular harvest period—a week in the harvest period or part; or\nif paragraph (a) does not apply—a month in a harvest period.\ns 30 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.30-ssec.1) The holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods must ensure that a return of operations is given to the chief executive— for each return period for the holder; and within the prescribed number of days after each return period ends. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.30-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies— even if no relevant event for the return happened during the return period; and to each return of operations required to be given under the Act for the return period.\n(sec.30-ssec.3) In this section— prescribed number , for a return period for the holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods, means— if the return period is a week in a harvest period—7; or if paragraph (a) does not apply—14. return period , for the holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods, means— if the chief executive has given the holder a notice stating the holder must give a return of operations for each week of a particular harvest period or part of a particular harvest period—a week in the harvest period or part; or if paragraph (a) does not apply—a month in a harvest period.\n- (a) for each return period for the holder; and\n- (b) within the prescribed number of days after each return period ends.\n- (a) even if no relevant event for the return happened during the return period; and\n- (b) to each return of operations required to be given under the Act for the return period.\n- (a) if the return period is a week in a harvest period—7; or\n- (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—14.\n- (a) if the chief executive has given the holder a notice stating the holder must give a return of operations for each week of a particular harvest period or part of a particular harvest period—a week in the harvest period or part; or\n- (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—a month in a harvest period.","sortOrder":45},{"sectionNumber":"sec.31","sectionType":"section","heading":"Audit of relevant records","content":"### sec.31 Audit of relevant records\n\nThe chief executive may give the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence a notice (an audit notice ) requiring the holder to have a compliance audit conducted for the licence.\nThe holder must have the compliance audit conducted—\nby a person approved by the chief executive for conducting the audit (an approved auditor ); and\nwithin 3 months after the holder is given the audit notice.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nThe compliance audit must include an audit of the relevant records for the licence by reference to the following—\nany macropod at the licensed premises for the licence while the audit is being conducted;\nthe Queensland macropod tags supplied or approved by the chief executive for use under the licence.\nThe chief executive must not give the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence more than 1 audit notice for any year for which the licence is in force.\nIn this section—\ncompliance audit , for a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence, means an audit of all the relevant records for the licence to check whether the holder of the licence is complying with the Act .\n(sec.31-ssec.1) The chief executive may give the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence a notice (an audit notice ) requiring the holder to have a compliance audit conducted for the licence.\n(sec.31-ssec.2) The holder must have the compliance audit conducted— by a person approved by the chief executive for conducting the audit (an approved auditor ); and within 3 months after the holder is given the audit notice. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.31-ssec.3) The compliance audit must include an audit of the relevant records for the licence by reference to the following— any macropod at the licensed premises for the licence while the audit is being conducted; the Queensland macropod tags supplied or approved by the chief executive for use under the licence.\n(sec.31-ssec.4) The chief executive must not give the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence more than 1 audit notice for any year for which the licence is in force.\n(sec.31-ssec.5) In this section— compliance audit , for a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence, means an audit of all the relevant records for the licence to check whether the holder of the licence is complying with the Act .\n- (a) by a person approved by the chief executive for conducting the audit (an approved auditor ); and\n- (b) within 3 months after the holder is given the audit notice.\n- (a) any macropod at the licensed premises for the licence while the audit is being conducted;\n- (b) the Queensland macropod tags supplied or approved by the chief executive for use under the licence.","sortOrder":46},{"sectionNumber":"sec.32","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approved auditor’s obligations","content":"### sec.32 Approved auditor’s obligations\n\nThe approved auditor must, within 21 days after conducting an audit for a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence—\nprepare an audit report for the audit; and\ngive a copy of the report to—\nthe chief executive; and\nthe holder of the licence.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nIf the auditor forms an opinion that the holder of the licence has committed, is committing or will commit a serious offence, the auditor must immediately notify the chief executive or a conservation officer about the auditor’s opinion.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nserious offence means an offence against the Act for which the maximum penalty is 165 penalty units or more.\n(sec.32-ssec.1) The approved auditor must, within 21 days after conducting an audit for a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence— prepare an audit report for the audit; and give a copy of the report to— the chief executive; and the holder of the licence. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.32-ssec.2) If the auditor forms an opinion that the holder of the licence has committed, is committing or will commit a serious offence, the auditor must immediately notify the chief executive or a conservation officer about the auditor’s opinion. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n(sec.32-ssec.3) In this section— serious offence means an offence against the Act for which the maximum penalty is 165 penalty units or more.\n- (a) prepare an audit report for the audit; and\n- (b) give a copy of the report to— (i) the chief executive; and (ii) the holder of the licence.\n- (i) the chief executive; and\n- (ii) the holder of the licence.\n- (i) the chief executive; and\n- (ii) the holder of the licence.","sortOrder":47},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chief executive may ask holder to give audit response report","content":"### sec.33 Chief executive may ask holder to give audit response report\n\nThis section applies if—\nan audit report for a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence includes recommendations by the auditor of measures the holder of the licence may adopt to enable the holder to comply with the Act ; or\nthe chief executive, because of an audit under section 31 , makes recommendations of measures the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence may adopt to enable the holder to comply with the Act .\nThe chief executive may, by notice, ask the holder to give the chief executive an audit response report for the audit.\nThe notice must state the measures recommended by the approved auditor or chief executive.\nThe holder must give the chief executive the audit response report within 60 days after the holder receives the notice.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nIn this section—\naudit response report , for an audit conducted for a macropod meat processing licence or a macropod tanning licence, means a written report that includes the following information—\nthe measures recommended by the approved auditor who conducted the audit, or the chief executive, to enable the holder to comply with the Act ;\nthe measures that have been adopted in response to the recommendations.\n(sec.33-ssec.1) This section applies if— an audit report for a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence includes recommendations by the auditor of measures the holder of the licence may adopt to enable the holder to comply with the Act ; or the chief executive, because of an audit under section 31 , makes recommendations of measures the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence may adopt to enable the holder to comply with the Act .\n(sec.33-ssec.2) The chief executive may, by notice, ask the holder to give the chief executive an audit response report for the audit.\n(sec.33-ssec.3) The notice must state the measures recommended by the approved auditor or chief executive.\n(sec.33-ssec.4) The holder must give the chief executive the audit response report within 60 days after the holder receives the notice. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.33-ssec.5) In this section— audit response report , for an audit conducted for a macropod meat processing licence or a macropod tanning licence, means a written report that includes the following information— the measures recommended by the approved auditor who conducted the audit, or the chief executive, to enable the holder to comply with the Act ; the measures that have been adopted in response to the recommendations.\n- (a) an audit report for a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence includes recommendations by the auditor of measures the holder of the licence may adopt to enable the holder to comply with the Act ; or\n- (b) the chief executive, because of an audit under section 31 , makes recommendations of measures the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence may adopt to enable the holder to comply with the Act .\n- (a) the measures recommended by the approved auditor who conducted the audit, or the chief executive, to enable the holder to comply with the Act ;\n- (b) the measures that have been adopted in response to the recommendations.","sortOrder":48},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.4","sectionType":"division","heading":"Macropod harvesting licence","content":"## Macropod harvesting licence","sortOrder":49},{"sectionNumber":"sec.33A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Maximum term of licence","content":"### sec.33A Maximum term of licence\n\nThe maximum term for a macropod harvesting licence is 3 years.\nSee the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 252 (2) (a) .\ns 33A ins 2020 SL No. 136 s 437","sortOrder":50},{"sectionNumber":"sec.34","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.34\n\ns 34 om 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":51},{"sectionNumber":"sec.35","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction about macropods for which licence may be granted","content":"### sec.35 Restriction about macropods for which licence may be granted\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a macropod harvesting licence for a macropod that is not a harvest macropod.","sortOrder":52},{"sectionNumber":"sec.36","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restrictions about persons to whom licence may be granted","content":"### sec.36 Restrictions about persons to whom licence may be granted\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a macropod harvesting licence to a person unless the person—\nis an adult; and\nholds an approved weapons licence; and\nhas passed an approved course for the licence; and\nhas passed an approved shooting test for the licence within the previous year.\nSubsection (1) (d) does not apply to a person who applies for a macropod harvesting licence if the person—\nheld a macropod harvesting licence within the previous year of making the application; and\ndoes not receive a notice from the chief executive under subsection (3) after making the application.\nThe chief executive may give a notice to an individual stating that the individual is required to take and pass an approved shooting test if the chief executive considers it is appropriate having regard to the following matters—\nwhether the individual contravened a condition of a harvest period notice in the previous year, including, for example, the way a macropod may be taken;\nthe number of macropods taken by the individual in the previous year;\nany other relevant matter.\nIn this section—\napproved course , for a macropod harvesting licence, means a course of training about the harvesting of macropods approved by the chief executive for the licence.\napproved shooting test , for a macropod harvesting licence, means a test for shooting approved by the chief executive for the licence.\napproved weapons licence , for a macropod harvesting licence, means a licence under the Weapons Act 1990 for a category of weapon approved by the chief executive for the macropod harvesting licence.\ns 36 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.36-ssec.1) The chief executive must not grant a macropod harvesting licence to a person unless the person— is an adult; and holds an approved weapons licence; and has passed an approved course for the licence; and has passed an approved shooting test for the licence within the previous year.\n(sec.36-ssec.2) Subsection (1) (d) does not apply to a person who applies for a macropod harvesting licence if the person— held a macropod harvesting licence within the previous year of making the application; and does not receive a notice from the chief executive under subsection (3) after making the application.\n(sec.36-ssec.3) The chief executive may give a notice to an individual stating that the individual is required to take and pass an approved shooting test if the chief executive considers it is appropriate having regard to the following matters— whether the individual contravened a condition of a harvest period notice in the previous year, including, for example, the way a macropod may be taken; the number of macropods taken by the individual in the previous year; any other relevant matter.\n(sec.36-ssec.4) In this section— approved course , for a macropod harvesting licence, means a course of training about the harvesting of macropods approved by the chief executive for the licence. approved shooting test , for a macropod harvesting licence, means a test for shooting approved by the chief executive for the licence. approved weapons licence , for a macropod harvesting licence, means a licence under the Weapons Act 1990 for a category of weapon approved by the chief executive for the macropod harvesting licence.\n- (a) is an adult; and\n- (b) holds an approved weapons licence; and\n- (c) has passed an approved course for the licence; and\n- (d) has passed an approved shooting test for the licence within the previous year.\n- (a) held a macropod harvesting licence within the previous year of making the application; and\n- (b) does not receive a notice from the chief executive under subsection (3) after making the application.\n- (a) whether the individual contravened a condition of a harvest period notice in the previous year, including, for example, the way a macropod may be taken;\n- (b) the number of macropods taken by the individual in the previous year;\n- (c) any other relevant matter.","sortOrder":53},{"sectionNumber":"sec.37","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction about places for which licence may be granted","content":"### sec.37 Restriction about places for which licence may be granted\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a macropod harvesting licence that allows the holder of the licence to take macropods from a State forest under the Forestry Act 1959 .","sortOrder":54},{"sectionNumber":"sec.38","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction about premises for which licence may be granted","content":"### sec.38 Restriction about premises for which licence may be granted\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a macropod harvesting licence for licensed premises that are not in the State.","sortOrder":55},{"sectionNumber":"sec.39","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holder may only take macropods during harvest period","content":"### sec.39 Holder may only take macropods during harvest period\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence may take macropods under the licence only during a harvest period for the macropods.","sortOrder":56},{"sectionNumber":"sec.40","sectionType":"section","heading":"Way macropod may be taken","content":"### sec.40 Way macropod may be taken\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence must not take the macropod in a way that causes damage or disturbance to other wildlife.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nAlso, if the holder of a macropod harvesting licence takes the macropod by killing it, the holder must kill it in a quick and humane way.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nFor subsection (2) , the holder of a macropod harvesting licence is taken to have killed the macropod in a quick and humane way if the holder complies with the Australian macropod code to the extent the code provides for the way in which the macropod may be taken.\ns 40 amd 2021 SL No. 36 s 49\n(sec.40-ssec.1) The holder of a macropod harvesting licence must not take the macropod in a way that causes damage or disturbance to other wildlife. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.40-ssec.2) Also, if the holder of a macropod harvesting licence takes the macropod by killing it, the holder must kill it in a quick and humane way. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.40-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , the holder of a macropod harvesting licence is taken to have killed the macropod in a quick and humane way if the holder complies with the Australian macropod code to the extent the code provides for the way in which the macropod may be taken.","sortOrder":57},{"sectionNumber":"sec.41","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on mustering or trapping macropod","content":"### sec.41 Prohibition on mustering or trapping macropod\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence must not muster or trap a macropod that is taken under the licence.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.","sortOrder":58},{"sectionNumber":"sec.42","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on taking macropod from moving vehicle","content":"### sec.42 Prohibition on taking macropod from moving vehicle\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence must not take a macropod from a moving vehicle.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nvehicle means anything used to carry persons by land, water or air.\n(sec.42-ssec.1) The holder of a macropod harvesting licence must not take a macropod from a moving vehicle. Maximum penalty—165 penalty units.\n(sec.42-ssec.2) In this section— vehicle means anything used to carry persons by land, water or air.","sortOrder":59},{"sectionNumber":"sec.43","sectionType":"section","heading":"Relevant persons not authorised to take, keep or use macropods under licence","content":"### sec.43 Relevant persons not authorised to take, keep or use macropods under licence\n\nA relevant person for the holder of a macropod harvesting licence is not authorised to take, keep or use a macropod under the licence.","sortOrder":60},{"sectionNumber":"sec.44","sectionType":"section","heading":"Keeping dead macropods at alternative storage place","content":"### sec.44 Keeping dead macropods at alternative storage place\n\nThe chief executive may give the holder of a macropod harvesting licence a written approval (an alternative storage approval ) stating the holder may keep, for a stated period, dead macropods in storage at a stated place that is not the licensed premises for the licence (an alternative storage place ).\nThe holder may, under the alternative storage approval—\nkeep dead macropods at the alternative storage place for the stated period; and\nmove dead macropods to and from the alternative storage place to the licensed premises for the licence.\nThe stated period for the alternative storage approval must be no more than 3 months.\n(sec.44-ssec.1) The chief executive may give the holder of a macropod harvesting licence a written approval (an alternative storage approval ) stating the holder may keep, for a stated period, dead macropods in storage at a stated place that is not the licensed premises for the licence (an alternative storage place ).\n(sec.44-ssec.2) The holder may, under the alternative storage approval— keep dead macropods at the alternative storage place for the stated period; and move dead macropods to and from the alternative storage place to the licensed premises for the licence.\n(sec.44-ssec.3) The stated period for the alternative storage approval must be no more than 3 months.\n- (a) keep dead macropods at the alternative storage place for the stated period; and\n- (b) move dead macropods to and from the alternative storage place to the licensed premises for the licence.","sortOrder":61},{"sectionNumber":"sec.45","sectionType":"section","heading":"Moving macropods to authorised buyers","content":"### sec.45 Moving macropods to authorised buyers\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence may, without a wildlife movement permit, move a macropod taken under the licence from the place where the macropod was taken, or the authorised premises for the macropod, to an authorised buyer for the macropod.\nHowever, if the holder engages a commercial carrier to move the macropod to the authorised buyer, the holder must fill in a movement advice for the movement of the macropod—\nfrom the place where the commercial carrier assumes possession of the macropod; and\nto the authorised buyer.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\ns 45 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.45-ssec.1) The holder of a macropod harvesting licence may, without a wildlife movement permit, move a macropod taken under the licence from the place where the macropod was taken, or the authorised premises for the macropod, to an authorised buyer for the macropod.\n(sec.45-ssec.2) However, if the holder engages a commercial carrier to move the macropod to the authorised buyer, the holder must fill in a movement advice for the movement of the macropod— from the place where the commercial carrier assumes possession of the macropod; and to the authorised buyer. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.\n- (a) from the place where the commercial carrier assumes possession of the macropod; and\n- (b) to the authorised buyer.","sortOrder":62},{"sectionNumber":"sec.46","sectionType":"section","heading":"Personal use of harvest macropods","content":"### sec.46 Personal use of harvest macropods\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence may—\ntake for personal use up to 50 harvest macropods during a harvest period in addition to any macropods taken for a commercial purpose under the licence; and\nkeep or use the macropods taken under paragraph (a) .\nIf the chief executive is satisfied that the holder of a macropod harvesting licence has taken no more than 50 harvest macropods for personal use under subsection (1) in a harvest period, the chief executive may give the holder written approval to—\ntake for personal use an additional 50 harvest macropods during the harvest period; and\nkeep or use the macropods taken under paragraph (a) .\ns 46 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.46-ssec.1) The holder of a macropod harvesting licence may— take for personal use up to 50 harvest macropods during a harvest period in addition to any macropods taken for a commercial purpose under the licence; and keep or use the macropods taken under paragraph (a) .\n(sec.46-ssec.2) If the chief executive is satisfied that the holder of a macropod harvesting licence has taken no more than 50 harvest macropods for personal use under subsection (1) in a harvest period, the chief executive may give the holder written approval to— take for personal use an additional 50 harvest macropods during the harvest period; and keep or use the macropods taken under paragraph (a) .\n- (a) take for personal use up to 50 harvest macropods during a harvest period in addition to any macropods taken for a commercial purpose under the licence; and\n- (b) keep or use the macropods taken under paragraph (a) .\n- (a) take for personal use an additional 50 harvest macropods during the harvest period; and\n- (b) keep or use the macropods taken under paragraph (a) .","sortOrder":63},{"sectionNumber":"sec.47","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.47 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies to the holder of a macropod harvesting licence who intends to take macropods from a public place (the proposed taking place ) for a particular period (the proposed taking period ).\ns 47 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":64},{"sectionNumber":"sec.48","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holder must give notice of taking","content":"### sec.48 Holder must give notice of taking\n\nThe holder must—\nat least 1 week before the first day of the proposed taking period, publish a notice complying with subsection (2) in a newspaper or other publication circulating generally throughout the locality in which the proposed taking place is situated; and\ngive the chief executive a copy of the notice before the proposed taking period starts.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nThe notice must state the following—\nthe name and contact details of a person nominated by the holder to deal with enquiries about the holder’s activities at the proposed taking place;\nthe proposed taking period;\nthe times within which the holder intends to take macropods from the proposed taking place for each day of the proposed taking period.\n(sec.48-ssec.1) The holder must— at least 1 week before the first day of the proposed taking period, publish a notice complying with subsection (2) in a newspaper or other publication circulating generally throughout the locality in which the proposed taking place is situated; and give the chief executive a copy of the notice before the proposed taking period starts. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.48-ssec.2) The notice must state the following— the name and contact details of a person nominated by the holder to deal with enquiries about the holder’s activities at the proposed taking place; the proposed taking period; the times within which the holder intends to take macropods from the proposed taking place for each day of the proposed taking period.\n- (a) at least 1 week before the first day of the proposed taking period, publish a notice complying with subsection (2) in a newspaper or other publication circulating generally throughout the locality in which the proposed taking place is situated; and\n- (b) give the chief executive a copy of the notice before the proposed taking period starts.\n- (a) the name and contact details of a person nominated by the holder to deal with enquiries about the holder’s activities at the proposed taking place;\n- (b) the proposed taking period;\n- (c) the times within which the holder intends to take macropods from the proposed taking place for each day of the proposed taking period.","sortOrder":65},{"sectionNumber":"sec.49","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holder must display sign for the taking","content":"### sec.49 Holder must display sign for the taking\n\nThe holder must display a prescribed sign that is visible to the public at or near each entrance to the proposed taking place for a period—\nstarting on a day at least 1 week before the start of the proposed taking period; and\nending at the end of the last day of the proposed taking period.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nprescribed material means ink, paint or an adhesive material that is durable and weatherproof.\nprescribed sign means a sign that—\nis rectangular with dimensions of at least 420mm and 297mm; and\nis made of material that is durable and weatherproof; and\nhas written on it, in bold and in a clear and legible way, and by using a prescribed material—\nthe word ‘warning’ at the top and in capital letters with a height of at least 30mm; and\nthe matters stated in section 48 (2) , with a height of at least 25mm.\n(sec.49-ssec.1) The holder must display a prescribed sign that is visible to the public at or near each entrance to the proposed taking place for a period— starting on a day at least 1 week before the start of the proposed taking period; and ending at the end of the last day of the proposed taking period. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.49-ssec.2) In this section— prescribed material means ink, paint or an adhesive material that is durable and weatherproof. prescribed sign means a sign that— is rectangular with dimensions of at least 420mm and 297mm; and is made of material that is durable and weatherproof; and has written on it, in bold and in a clear and legible way, and by using a prescribed material— the word ‘warning’ at the top and in capital letters with a height of at least 30mm; and the matters stated in section 48 (2) , with a height of at least 25mm.\n- (a) starting on a day at least 1 week before the start of the proposed taking period; and\n- (b) ending at the end of the last day of the proposed taking period.\n- (a) is rectangular with dimensions of at least 420mm and 297mm; and\n- (b) is made of material that is durable and weatherproof; and\n- (c) has written on it, in bold and in a clear and legible way, and by using a prescribed material— (i) the word ‘warning’ at the top and in capital letters with a height of at least 30mm; and (ii) the matters stated in section 48 (2) , with a height of at least 25mm.\n- (i) the word ‘warning’ at the top and in capital letters with a height of at least 30mm; and\n- (ii) the matters stated in section 48 (2) , with a height of at least 25mm.\n- (i) the word ‘warning’ at the top and in capital letters with a height of at least 30mm; and\n- (ii) the matters stated in section 48 (2) , with a height of at least 25mm.","sortOrder":66},{"sectionNumber":"sec.50","sectionType":"section","heading":"Limitation on time when taking may take place","content":"### sec.50 Limitation on time when taking may take place\n\nThe holder must only take macropods from the proposed taking place during the proposed taking period between the hours of 12.00a.m and 4a.m.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.","sortOrder":67},{"sectionNumber":"sec.51","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approval and supervisor required for particular places","content":"### sec.51 Approval and supervisor required for particular places\n\nThe chief executive or a landholder of land that is, or is a part of, the proposed taking place may give the holder a notice stating that it will be impracticable to exclude the public from the proposed taking place for the proposed taking period.\nIf the holder is given a notice under subsection (1) , the holder must not take macropods from the place unless—\nthe police officer in charge of the nearest police station to the place gives the holder written approval to take macropods from the place; and\na prescribed person supervises the holder’s activities.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nIn this section—\nprescribed person means—\na police officer; or\nan employee of a local government who is—\nuniformed; and\napproved by the local government to supervise the holder’s activities; or\na person who holds an appropriate licence under the Security Providers Act 1993 to carry out the functions of a security officer under that Act.\n(sec.51-ssec.1) The chief executive or a landholder of land that is, or is a part of, the proposed taking place may give the holder a notice stating that it will be impracticable to exclude the public from the proposed taking place for the proposed taking period.\n(sec.51-ssec.2) If the holder is given a notice under subsection (1) , the holder must not take macropods from the place unless— the police officer in charge of the nearest police station to the place gives the holder written approval to take macropods from the place; and a prescribed person supervises the holder’s activities. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.51-ssec.3) In this section— prescribed person means— a police officer; or an employee of a local government who is— uniformed; and approved by the local government to supervise the holder’s activities; or a person who holds an appropriate licence under the Security Providers Act 1993 to carry out the functions of a security officer under that Act.\n- (a) the police officer in charge of the nearest police station to the place gives the holder written approval to take macropods from the place; and\n- (b) a prescribed person supervises the holder’s activities.\n- (a) a police officer; or\n- (b) an employee of a local government who is— (i) uniformed; and (ii) approved by the local government to supervise the holder’s activities; or\n- (i) uniformed; and\n- (ii) approved by the local government to supervise the holder’s activities; or\n- (c) a person who holds an appropriate licence under the Security Providers Act 1993 to carry out the functions of a security officer under that Act.\n- (i) uniformed; and\n- (ii) approved by the local government to supervise the holder’s activities; or","sortOrder":68},{"sectionNumber":"sec.52","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of subdivision","content":"### sec.52 Application of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision applies if the holder of a macropod harvesting licence takes a macropod under the licence.","sortOrder":69},{"sectionNumber":"sec.53","sectionType":"section","heading":"Macropod must be dressed before moved","content":"### sec.53 Macropod must be dressed before moved\n\nThe holder must dress the macropod before the macropod is moved from the land from which it was taken.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nAlso, if the macropod was taken for its skin only or for both its meat and skin, the holder must dress the macropod in a way that ensures the sex of the macropod may be identified.\nSee also section 84 .\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nThis section does not apply to a prohibited macropod.\n(sec.53-ssec.1) The holder must dress the macropod before the macropod is moved from the land from which it was taken. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.53-ssec.2) Also, if the macropod was taken for its skin only or for both its meat and skin, the holder must dress the macropod in a way that ensures the sex of the macropod may be identified. See also section 84 . Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.53-ssec.3) This section does not apply to a prohibited macropod.","sortOrder":70},{"sectionNumber":"sec.54","sectionType":"section","heading":"Macropod must be tagged after dressed","content":"### sec.54 Macropod must be tagged after dressed\n\nThe holder must attach a Queensland macropod tag to the macropod, in a way that complies with part 4 , division 1 , immediately after the macropod is dressed.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nThis section does not apply to a prohibited macropod.\n(sec.54-ssec.1) The holder must attach a Queensland macropod tag to the macropod, in a way that complies with part 4 , division 1 , immediately after the macropod is dressed. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.54-ssec.2) This section does not apply to a prohibited macropod.","sortOrder":71},{"sectionNumber":"sec.55","sectionType":"section","heading":"Dealing with unused parts of macropod","content":"### sec.55 Dealing with unused parts of macropod\n\nThe holder must ensure the unused parts of the macropod, after it has been dressed, are not left on—\npublic land; or\na place that is visible from a road.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nAlso, if the holder disposes of the unused parts on any land, the holder must ensure the unused parts are disposed of in a responsible way, and in doing so, having regard to any specific requirements of the landholder of the land.\nMaximum penalty—40 penalty units.\nThis section does not apply to a prohibited macropod.\nIn this section—\npublic land means—\na State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 ; or\na road controlled by a local government; or\nthe following land if the trustee for the land is a local government—\nland contained in a reserve under the Land Act 1994 for a purpose mentioned in section 31 (1) (a) to (c) of that Act;\nland dedicated as a reserve under the Land Act 1994 , section 31 (1) (d) ; or\na railway managed by a rail government entity under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 .\nroad means a road as defined under the Land Act 1994 , section 93 .\nunused part , of a macropod, means the offal or another part of the macropod that is removed from the carcass of the macropod when it is dressed.\ns 55 amd 2024 Act No. 12 s 131 s ch 1 pt 1\n(sec.55-ssec.1) The holder must ensure the unused parts of the macropod, after it has been dressed, are not left on— public land; or a place that is visible from a road. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.55-ssec.2) Also, if the holder disposes of the unused parts on any land, the holder must ensure the unused parts are disposed of in a responsible way, and in doing so, having regard to any specific requirements of the landholder of the land. Maximum penalty—40 penalty units.\n(sec.55-ssec.3) This section does not apply to a prohibited macropod.\n(sec.55-ssec.4) In this section— public land means— a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 ; or a road controlled by a local government; or the following land if the trustee for the land is a local government— land contained in a reserve under the Land Act 1994 for a purpose mentioned in section 31 (1) (a) to (c) of that Act; land dedicated as a reserve under the Land Act 1994 , section 31 (1) (d) ; or a railway managed by a rail government entity under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 . road means a road as defined under the Land Act 1994 , section 93 . unused part , of a macropod, means the offal or another part of the macropod that is removed from the carcass of the macropod when it is dressed.\n- (a) public land; or\n- (b) a place that is visible from a road.\n- (a) a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 ; or\n- (b) a road controlled by a local government; or\n- (c) the following land if the trustee for the land is a local government— (i) land contained in a reserve under the Land Act 1994 for a purpose mentioned in section 31 (1) (a) to (c) of that Act; (ii) land dedicated as a reserve under the Land Act 1994 , section 31 (1) (d) ; or\n- (i) land contained in a reserve under the Land Act 1994 for a purpose mentioned in section 31 (1) (a) to (c) of that Act;\n- (ii) land dedicated as a reserve under the Land Act 1994 , section 31 (1) (d) ; or\n- (d) a railway managed by a rail government entity under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 .\n- (i) land contained in a reserve under the Land Act 1994 for a purpose mentioned in section 31 (1) (a) to (c) of that Act;\n- (ii) land dedicated as a reserve under the Land Act 1994 , section 31 (1) (d) ; or","sortOrder":72},{"sectionNumber":"sec.56","sectionType":"section","heading":"Selling or giving away macropods generally","content":"### sec.56 Selling or giving away macropods generally\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence must sell or give away the macropod to—\nthe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods; or\nthe holder of a corresponding licence in accordance with an approval under subsection (3) .\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply to—\na macropod the holder keeps or uses under section 46 ; or\na prohibited macropod.\nThe chief executive may give the holder of a macropod harvesting licence written approval to sell or give away harvest macropods, for a stated period of no more than 12 months, to the holder of a corresponding licence.\nIn this section—\ncorresponding licence means a licence issued under a law of another State that authorises activities similar to activities authorised under a dealer licence for dead macropods.\ns 56 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.56-ssec.1) The holder of a macropod harvesting licence must sell or give away the macropod to— the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods; or the holder of a corresponding licence in accordance with an approval under subsection (3) . Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.56-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to— a macropod the holder keeps or uses under section 46 ; or a prohibited macropod.\n(sec.56-ssec.3) The chief executive may give the holder of a macropod harvesting licence written approval to sell or give away harvest macropods, for a stated period of no more than 12 months, to the holder of a corresponding licence.\n(sec.56-ssec.4) In this section— corresponding licence means a licence issued under a law of another State that authorises activities similar to activities authorised under a dealer licence for dead macropods.\n- (a) the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a dealer licence for dead macropods; or\n- (b) the holder of a corresponding licence in accordance with an approval under subsection (3) .\n- (a) a macropod the holder keeps or uses under section 46 ; or\n- (b) a prohibited macropod.","sortOrder":73},{"sectionNumber":"sec.57","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibition on selling or giving away macropods after particular day","content":"### sec.57 Prohibition on selling or giving away macropods after particular day\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence must not sell or give away the macropod after—\nmidday on the first day after the harvest period in which the macropod was taken ends; or\nif the harvest period notice for the harvest period in which the macropod was taken states a later day and time for selling or giving away the macropod—the later day and time.\nMaximum penalty—20 penalty units.\n- (a) midday on the first day after the harvest period in which the macropod was taken ends; or\n- (b) if the harvest period notice for the harvest period in which the macropod was taken states a later day and time for selling or giving away the macropod—the later day and time.","sortOrder":74},{"sectionNumber":"sec.58","sectionType":"section","heading":"Prohibited macropods not to be kept, used, sold or given away","content":"### sec.58 Prohibited macropods not to be kept, used, sold or given away\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence must not keep, use, sell or give away a prohibited macropod.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.58-ssec) The holder of a macropod harvesting licence must not keep, use, sell or give away a prohibited macropod. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.","sortOrder":75},{"sectionNumber":"sec.59","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for subdivision","content":"### sec.59 Definition for subdivision\n\nIn this subdivision—\nrelevant person , for the holder of a macropod harvesting licence, includes a person who normally lives with the holder.","sortOrder":76},{"sectionNumber":"sec.60","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application and purpose of subdivision","content":"### sec.60 Application and purpose of subdivision\n\nThis subdivision states matters about records and returns of operations for a macropod harvesting licence, including for the purpose of the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , chapter 8 , parts 1 to 4 .\ns 60 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":77},{"sectionNumber":"sec.61","sectionType":"section","heading":"How records must be kept","content":"### sec.61 How records must be kept\n\nFor the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 342 (1) (b) (i) , a record for a macropod harvesting licence must be kept—\nin an approved electronic record system; or\nif the chief executive gives the person required to keep the record written approval to keep the record in a record book—in a record book.\nThe chief executive may give a person an approval under subsection (1) (b) only if the chief executive is satisfied that exceptional circumstances—\nprevent the person from using an approved electronic record system; or\nmake it impractical for the person to use an approved electronic record system.\nthe person does not have access to the internet\ns 61 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8 ; 2021 SL No. 165 s 28\n(sec.61-ssec.1) For the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 342 (1) (b) (i) , a record for a macropod harvesting licence must be kept— in an approved electronic record system; or if the chief executive gives the person required to keep the record written approval to keep the record in a record book—in a record book.\n(sec.61-ssec.2) The chief executive may give a person an approval under subsection (1) (b) only if the chief executive is satisfied that exceptional circumstances— prevent the person from using an approved electronic record system; or make it impractical for the person to use an approved electronic record system. the person does not have access to the internet\n- (a) in an approved electronic record system; or\n- (b) if the chief executive gives the person required to keep the record written approval to keep the record in a record book—in a record book.\n- (a) prevent the person from using an approved electronic record system; or\n- (b) make it impractical for the person to use an approved electronic record system.","sortOrder":78},{"sectionNumber":"sec.62","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.62\n\ns 62 om 2020 SL No. 136 s 438","sortOrder":79},{"sectionNumber":"sec.63","sectionType":"section","heading":"Where records or copies must be kept","content":"### sec.63 Where records or copies must be kept\n\nThis section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 344 (2) (a) (i) , where a record for a macropod harvesting licence must be kept.\nAny part of the record for a macropod harvesting licence kept in an approved electronic record system, or a copy of the part, must be kept—\nwhen the holder of the licence is carrying out activities under the licence—in a secure way in the holder’s possession; or\notherwise—at the licensed premises for the licence.\nAny part of the record for a macropod harvesting licence kept in the record and return book supplied by the chief executive for the licence, or a copy of the part, must be kept—\nif the holder of the licence or a relevant person for the holder keeps the record—\nwhen the holder of the licence is carrying out activities under the licence—in a secure way in the holder’s possession; or\notherwise—at the licensed premises for the licence; or\nif an approved person, the subject of an approval mentioned in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 341 (2) , keeps the record—at a place stated in the approval for this paragraph.\ns 63 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.63-ssec.1) This section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 344 (2) (a) (i) , where a record for a macropod harvesting licence must be kept.\n(sec.63-ssec.2) Any part of the record for a macropod harvesting licence kept in an approved electronic record system, or a copy of the part, must be kept— when the holder of the licence is carrying out activities under the licence—in a secure way in the holder’s possession; or otherwise—at the licensed premises for the licence.\n(sec.63-ssec.3) Any part of the record for a macropod harvesting licence kept in the record and return book supplied by the chief executive for the licence, or a copy of the part, must be kept— if the holder of the licence or a relevant person for the holder keeps the record— when the holder of the licence is carrying out activities under the licence—in a secure way in the holder’s possession; or otherwise—at the licensed premises for the licence; or if an approved person, the subject of an approval mentioned in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 341 (2) , keeps the record—at a place stated in the approval for this paragraph.\n- (a) when the holder of the licence is carrying out activities under the licence—in a secure way in the holder’s possession; or\n- (b) otherwise—at the licensed premises for the licence.\n- (a) if the holder of the licence or a relevant person for the holder keeps the record— (i) when the holder of the licence is carrying out activities under the licence—in a secure way in the holder’s possession; or (ii) otherwise—at the licensed premises for the licence; or\n- (i) when the holder of the licence is carrying out activities under the licence—in a secure way in the holder’s possession; or\n- (ii) otherwise—at the licensed premises for the licence; or\n- (b) if an approved person, the subject of an approval mentioned in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 341 (2) , keeps the record—at a place stated in the approval for this paragraph.\n- (i) when the holder of the licence is carrying out activities under the licence—in a secure way in the holder’s possession; or\n- (ii) otherwise—at the licensed premises for the licence; or","sortOrder":80},{"sectionNumber":"sec.64","sectionType":"section","heading":"Information that must be included in record","content":"### sec.64 Information that must be included in record\n\nFor the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 346 (a) , a record for a macropod harvesting licence must include relevant record particulars for each Queensland macropod obtained or disposed of under the licence.\nSee the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 338 , for the requirement about complete and accurate information in records.\ns 64 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\namd 2021 SL No. 165 s 29","sortOrder":81},{"sectionNumber":"sec.65","sectionType":"section","heading":"When relevant record particulars must be included in record","content":"### sec.65 When relevant record particulars must be included in record\n\nThis section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 347 (a) , when information must be included in a record for a macropod harvesting licence.\nAny particulars for a record for a macropod harvesting licence kept in an approved electronic record system must be included no later than—\nfor the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—when the earlier of the following happens—\n24 hours after the macropod was taken has passed;\nthe holder of the licence sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person; or\nfor the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—immediately after the holder sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.\nAny particulars for a record for a macropod harvesting licence kept in the record and return book supplied by the chief executive for the licence must be included no later than—\nif the holder or a relevant person for the holder keeps the part of the record—\nfor the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (a) ; or\nfor the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (b) ; or\nif an approved person, the subject of an approval mentioned in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 341 (2) , keeps the part of the record—\nfor the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—before 48 hours after the macropod was taken under the licence has passed; or\nfor the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—immediately after the holder sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.\ns 65 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.65-ssec.1) This section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 347 (a) , when information must be included in a record for a macropod harvesting licence.\n(sec.65-ssec.2) Any particulars for a record for a macropod harvesting licence kept in an approved electronic record system must be included no later than— for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—when the earlier of the following happens— 24 hours after the macropod was taken has passed; the holder of the licence sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person; or for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—immediately after the holder sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.\n(sec.65-ssec.3) Any particulars for a record for a macropod harvesting licence kept in the record and return book supplied by the chief executive for the licence must be included no later than— if the holder or a relevant person for the holder keeps the part of the record— for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (a) ; or for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (b) ; or if an approved person, the subject of an approval mentioned in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 341 (2) , keeps the part of the record— for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—before 48 hours after the macropod was taken under the licence has passed; or for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—immediately after the holder sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.\n- (a) for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—when the earlier of the following happens— (i) 24 hours after the macropod was taken has passed; (ii) the holder of the licence sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person; or\n- (i) 24 hours after the macropod was taken has passed;\n- (ii) the holder of the licence sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person; or\n- (b) for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—immediately after the holder sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.\n- (i) 24 hours after the macropod was taken has passed;\n- (ii) the holder of the licence sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person; or\n- (a) if the holder or a relevant person for the holder keeps the part of the record— (i) for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (a) ; or (ii) for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (b) ; or\n- (i) for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (a) ; or\n- (ii) for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (b) ; or\n- (b) if an approved person, the subject of an approval mentioned in the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 341 (2) , keeps the part of the record— (i) for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—before 48 hours after the macropod was taken under the licence has passed; or (ii) for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—immediately after the holder sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.\n- (i) for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—before 48 hours after the macropod was taken under the licence has passed; or\n- (ii) for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—immediately after the holder sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.\n- (i) for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (a) ; or\n- (ii) for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—the times mentioned in subsection (2) (b) ; or\n- (i) for the obtaining particulars for a macropod obtained under the licence—before 48 hours after the macropod was taken under the licence has passed; or\n- (ii) for the disposing particulars for a macropod disposed of under the licence—immediately after the holder sells, gives away or moves the macropod to another person.","sortOrder":82},{"sectionNumber":"sec.66","sectionType":"section","heading":"Giving return of operations electronically in particular circumstances","content":"### sec.66 Giving return of operations electronically in particular circumstances\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe holder of a macropod harvesting licence is required to give a return of operations, under the Act , to the chief executive; and\nthe return relates to relevant record particulars included in a part of the record for the licence kept in an approved electronic record system.\nThe holder must ensure the return is given in electronic form.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.66-ssec.1) This section applies if— the holder of a macropod harvesting licence is required to give a return of operations, under the Act , to the chief executive; and the return relates to relevant record particulars included in a part of the record for the licence kept in an approved electronic record system.\n(sec.66-ssec.2) The holder must ensure the return is given in electronic form. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n- (a) the holder of a macropod harvesting licence is required to give a return of operations, under the Act , to the chief executive; and\n- (b) the return relates to relevant record particulars included in a part of the record for the licence kept in an approved electronic record system.","sortOrder":83},{"sectionNumber":"sec.67","sectionType":"section","heading":"When return of operations must be given to chief executive","content":"### sec.67 When return of operations must be given to chief executive\n\nThe holder of a macropod harvesting licence must ensure that a return of operations is given to the chief executive—\nfor each month of a harvest period; and\nwithin 14 days after each month of the harvest period ends.\nMaximum penalty—120 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) applies—\neven if no relevant event for the return happened during the month; and\nto each return of operations required to be given under the Act for the month.\n(sec.67-ssec.1) The holder of a macropod harvesting licence must ensure that a return of operations is given to the chief executive— for each month of a harvest period; and within 14 days after each month of the harvest period ends. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.\n(sec.67-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies— even if no relevant event for the return happened during the month; and to each return of operations required to be given under the Act for the month.\n- (a) for each month of a harvest period; and\n- (b) within 14 days after each month of the harvest period ends.\n- (a) even if no relevant event for the return happened during the month; and\n- (b) to each return of operations required to be given under the Act for the month.","sortOrder":84},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.5","sectionType":"division","heading":"Damage mitigation permit for macropods","content":"## Damage mitigation permit for macropods","sortOrder":85},{"sectionNumber":"sec.68","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.68\n\ns 68 om 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":86},{"sectionNumber":"sec.69","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on grant of permit for harvest macropods if quota met","content":"### sec.69 Restriction on grant of permit for harvest macropods if quota met\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a damage mitigation permit for a harvest macropod in a calendar year after the total permit number for the macropod for the year has reached 2% of the estimated population size for the macropod.\nIn this section—\nestimated population size , for a harvest macropod, means the population size estimated by the chief executive for the macropod.\ntotal permit number , for a harvest macropod for a calendar year, means the total number of macropods of the same species for which damage mitigation permits have been issued or given under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 in the year.\ns 69 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.69-ssec.1) The chief executive must not grant a damage mitigation permit for a harvest macropod in a calendar year after the total permit number for the macropod for the year has reached 2% of the estimated population size for the macropod.\n(sec.69-ssec.2) In this section— estimated population size , for a harvest macropod, means the population size estimated by the chief executive for the macropod. total permit number , for a harvest macropod for a calendar year, means the total number of macropods of the same species for which damage mitigation permits have been issued or given under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 in the year.","sortOrder":87},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.6","sectionType":"division","heading":"Educational purposes permit for macropods","content":"## Educational purposes permit for macropods","sortOrder":88},{"sectionNumber":"sec.70","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on grant of permit","content":"### sec.70 Restriction on grant of permit\n\nThe chief executive must not grant an educational purposes permit for a macropod unless the chief executive imposes a condition on the permit about what the holder of the permit must do with the macropod, or any progeny of the macropod, after the activities for which the permit is granted have ended.\nThe chief executive must write the condition on the permit.\nSee the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 318 for the requirement to comply with the condition.\ns 70 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.70-ssec.1) The chief executive must not grant an educational purposes permit for a macropod unless the chief executive imposes a condition on the permit about what the holder of the permit must do with the macropod, or any progeny of the macropod, after the activities for which the permit is granted have ended.\n(sec.70-ssec.2) The chief executive must write the condition on the permit. See the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 318 for the requirement to comply with the condition.","sortOrder":89},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3-div.7","sectionType":"division","heading":"Research permit for macropods","content":"## Research permit for macropods","sortOrder":90},{"sectionNumber":"sec.71","sectionType":"section","heading":"Restriction on grant of permit","content":"### sec.71 Restriction on grant of permit\n\nThe chief executive must not grant a research permit for a macropod unless the chief executive imposes a condition on the permit about what the holder of the permit must do with the macropod, or any progeny of the macropod, after the activities for which the permit is granted have ended.\nThe chief executive must write the condition on the permit.\nSee the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 318 for the requirement to comply with the condition.\ns 71 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.71-ssec.1) The chief executive must not grant a research permit for a macropod unless the chief executive imposes a condition on the permit about what the holder of the permit must do with the macropod, or any progeny of the macropod, after the activities for which the permit is granted have ended.\n(sec.71-ssec.2) The chief executive must write the condition on the permit. See the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 318 for the requirement to comply with the condition.","sortOrder":91},{"sectionNumber":"sec.72","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### Section sec.72\n\ns 72 om 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8","sortOrder":92},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Queensland macropod tags","content":"# Queensland macropod tags","sortOrder":93},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Attaching tags","content":"## Attaching tags","sortOrder":94},{"sectionNumber":"sec.73","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application and purpose of division","content":"### sec.73 Application and purpose of division\n\nThis division—\napplies to the holder of a macropod harvesting licence; and\nstates, for section 54 , the requirements about attaching Queensland macropod tags to macropods taken under the licence.\n- (a) applies to the holder of a macropod harvesting licence; and\n- (b) states, for section 54 , the requirements about attaching Queensland macropod tags to macropods taken under the licence.","sortOrder":95},{"sectionNumber":"sec.74","sectionType":"section","heading":"Order in which tags must be attached","content":"### sec.74 Order in which tags must be attached\n\nQueensland macropod tags attached to macropods taken under a macropod harvesting licence must be attached in increasing numerical order by reference to the numbers forming part of the identification codes for the tags supplied or approved by the chief executive for the licence.","sortOrder":96},{"sectionNumber":"sec.75","sectionType":"section","heading":"Attaching tag","content":"### sec.75 Attaching tag\n\nThe chief executive must publish, on the department’s website, a notice stating the way a Queensland macropod tag must be attached to a macropod.\nA Queensland macropod tag must be attached to a macropod in the way stated in the notice.\n(sec.75-ssec.1) The chief executive must publish, on the department’s website, a notice stating the way a Queensland macropod tag must be attached to a macropod.\n(sec.75-ssec.2) A Queensland macropod tag must be attached to a macropod in the way stated in the notice.","sortOrder":97},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Removing tags","content":"## Removing tags","sortOrder":98},{"sectionNumber":"sec.76","sectionType":"section","heading":"When tag attached to macropod may be removed—Queensland commercial macropods","content":"### sec.76 When tag attached to macropod may be removed—Queensland commercial macropods\n\nThis section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 354 (3) , the persons who may remove a Queensland macropod tag that is attached to the skin of a Queensland commercial macropod.\nA conservation officer may remove the tag.\nThe holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods or a macropod harvesting licence may remove the tag if the holder is directed by a conservation officer to remove the tag.\nThe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence may remove the tag if the holder or relevant person intends to flesh the skin of the macropod immediately after the tag is removed.\ns 76 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.76-ssec.1) This section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 354 (3) , the persons who may remove a Queensland macropod tag that is attached to the skin of a Queensland commercial macropod.\n(sec.76-ssec.2) A conservation officer may remove the tag.\n(sec.76-ssec.3) The holder of a dealer licence for dead macropods or a macropod harvesting licence may remove the tag if the holder is directed by a conservation officer to remove the tag.\n(sec.76-ssec.4) The holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence may remove the tag if the holder or relevant person intends to flesh the skin of the macropod immediately after the tag is removed.","sortOrder":99},{"sectionNumber":"sec.77","sectionType":"section","heading":"When tag attached to macropod may be removed—other Queensland macropods","content":"### sec.77 When tag attached to macropod may be removed—other Queensland macropods\n\nThis section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 354 (3) , the persons who may remove a Queensland macropod tag that is attached to the skin of a Queensland macropod that is not a Queensland commercial macropod.\nOnly the following persons may remove the tag (the permitted remover )—\nthe holder of the macropod harvesting licence under which the macropod was taken;\nthe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence.\nHowever, the permitted remover may remove the tag only if the permitted remover intends to process the macropod, or the skin of the macropod, immediately after the tag is removed.\nIn this section—\nprocess , a macropod, includes—\nto tan; and\nto tan, stuff and mount.\ns 77 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.77-ssec.1) This section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 354 (3) , the persons who may remove a Queensland macropod tag that is attached to the skin of a Queensland macropod that is not a Queensland commercial macropod.\n(sec.77-ssec.2) Only the following persons may remove the tag (the permitted remover )— the holder of the macropod harvesting licence under which the macropod was taken; the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence.\n(sec.77-ssec.3) However, the permitted remover may remove the tag only if the permitted remover intends to process the macropod, or the skin of the macropod, immediately after the tag is removed.\n(sec.77-ssec.4) In this section— process , a macropod, includes— to tan; and to tan, stuff and mount.\n- (a) the holder of the macropod harvesting licence under which the macropod was taken;\n- (b) the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence.\n- (a) to tan; and\n- (b) to tan, stuff and mount.","sortOrder":100},{"sectionNumber":"sec.78","sectionType":"section","heading":"When tag attached to macropod may be removed—imported macropods","content":"### sec.78 When tag attached to macropod may be removed—imported macropods\n\nThis section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 354 (3) , the persons who may remove an imported macropod tag attached to an imported macropod.\nA conservation officer may remove the tag.\nThe holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence may remove the tag if—\nthe holder or relevant person intends to flesh the skin of the macropod immediately after the tag is removed; or\nthe holder or relevant person is directed by the chief executive to remove the tag.\nIn this section—\nimported macropod tag , for an imported macropod, means a tag attached to the macropod in a way required by a law of another State.\ns 78 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.78-ssec.1) This section states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 354 (3) , the persons who may remove an imported macropod tag attached to an imported macropod.\n(sec.78-ssec.2) A conservation officer may remove the tag.\n(sec.78-ssec.3) The holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence may remove the tag if— the holder or relevant person intends to flesh the skin of the macropod immediately after the tag is removed; or the holder or relevant person is directed by the chief executive to remove the tag.\n(sec.78-ssec.4) In this section— imported macropod tag , for an imported macropod, means a tag attached to the macropod in a way required by a law of another State.\n- (a) the holder or relevant person intends to flesh the skin of the macropod immediately after the tag is removed; or\n- (b) the holder or relevant person is directed by the chief executive to remove the tag.","sortOrder":101},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Possessing tags","content":"## Possessing tags","sortOrder":102},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79","sectionType":"section","heading":"Application of division","content":"### sec.79 Application of division\n\nThis division applies to the holder of an animal authority for macropods who possesses a Queensland macropod tag that—\nwas supplied to the holder by the chief executive; and\nhas not been attached to a macropod.\nHowever, this division does not apply to the holder if—\nthe holder has given notice to the chief executive that the tag has been stolen, lost, destroyed or damaged; or\nthe harvest period for which the tag was supplied has ended.\ns 79 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\nsub 2025 SL No. 42 s 42\n(sec.79-ssec.1) This division applies to the holder of an animal authority for macropods who possesses a Queensland macropod tag that— was supplied to the holder by the chief executive; and has not been attached to a macropod.\n(sec.79-ssec.2) However, this division does not apply to the holder if— the holder has given notice to the chief executive that the tag has been stolen, lost, destroyed or damaged; or the harvest period for which the tag was supplied has ended.\n- (a) was supplied to the holder by the chief executive; and\n- (b) has not been attached to a macropod.\n- (a) the holder has given notice to the chief executive that the tag has been stolen, lost, destroyed or damaged; or\n- (b) the harvest period for which the tag was supplied has ended.","sortOrder":103},{"sectionNumber":"sec.79A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Tags must be kept securely","content":"### sec.79A Tags must be kept securely\n\nThe holder must ensure the tag is kept—\nin the holder’s physical possession; or\nat the licensed premises for the animal authority, or in the holder’s vehicle, in a way that prevents a person other than the holder from accessing the tag.\nMaximum penalty—165 penalty units.\ns 79A ins 2025 SL No. 42 s 42\n- (a) in the holder’s physical possession; or\n- (b) at the licensed premises for the animal authority, or in the holder’s vehicle, in a way that prevents a person other than the holder from accessing the tag.","sortOrder":104},{"sectionNumber":"sec.80","sectionType":"section","heading":"Holder must carry identification","content":"### sec.80 Holder must carry identification\n\nWhile the tag is in the holder’s physical possession, the holder must carry—\nthe holder’s animal authority or a copy of the authority; and\na form of identification that shows a recent colour photograph of the holder.\nMaximum penalty—50 penalty units.\ns 80 sub 2025 SL No. 42 s 42\n- (a) the holder’s animal authority or a copy of the authority; and\n- (b) a form of identification that shows a recent colour photograph of the holder.","sortOrder":105},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Period for keeping electronic records and returns of operations","content":"# Period for keeping electronic records and returns of operations","sortOrder":106},{"sectionNumber":"sec.81","sectionType":"section","heading":"Period for which copy of part of record kept in approved electronic record system must be kept","content":"### sec.81 Period for which copy of part of record kept in approved electronic record system must be kept\n\nThis section—\napplies to a part of the record, for a dealer licence for dead macropods or a macropod harvesting licence, kept in an approved electronic record system; and\nstates, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 337 , definition required period , paragraph (a) (i) , the period for which the part of the record, or a copy of it, must be kept.\nThe part of the record, or a copy of it, must be kept for 2 years after the day the latest particular is included in the part.\ns 81 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.81-ssec.1) This section— applies to a part of the record, for a dealer licence for dead macropods or a macropod harvesting licence, kept in an approved electronic record system; and states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 337 , definition required period , paragraph (a) (i) , the period for which the part of the record, or a copy of it, must be kept.\n(sec.81-ssec.2) The part of the record, or a copy of it, must be kept for 2 years after the day the latest particular is included in the part.\n- (a) applies to a part of the record, for a dealer licence for dead macropods or a macropod harvesting licence, kept in an approved electronic record system; and\n- (b) states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 337 , definition required period , paragraph (a) (i) , the period for which the part of the record, or a copy of it, must be kept.","sortOrder":107},{"sectionNumber":"sec.82","sectionType":"section","heading":"Period for which copy of return of operations given in electronic form must be kept","content":"### sec.82 Period for which copy of return of operations given in electronic form must be kept\n\nThis section—\napplies to a return of operations required to be given, for a dealer licence for dead macropods or a macropod harvesting licence, in electronic form; and\nstates, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 337 , definition required period , paragraph (a) (i) , the period for which a copy of the return must be kept.\nA copy of the return must be kept for 2 years after the day on which the return was given.\ns 82 sub 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.82-ssec.1) This section— applies to a return of operations required to be given, for a dealer licence for dead macropods or a macropod harvesting licence, in electronic form; and states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 337 , definition required period , paragraph (a) (i) , the period for which a copy of the return must be kept.\n(sec.82-ssec.2) A copy of the return must be kept for 2 years after the day on which the return was given.\n- (a) applies to a return of operations required to be given, for a dealer licence for dead macropods or a macropod harvesting licence, in electronic form; and\n- (b) states, for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 337 , definition required period , paragraph (a) (i) , the period for which a copy of the return must be kept.","sortOrder":108},{"sectionNumber":"pt.6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Processed products","content":"# Processed products","sortOrder":109},{"sectionNumber":"sec.83","sectionType":"section","heading":"Processed products made or derived from macropods","content":"### sec.83 Processed products made or derived from macropods\n\nFor the Act , schedule, definition protected animal , paragraph (b) , the following products are a processed product that is not included in the definition—\na processed product mentioned in schedule 1 ;\na product mentioned in paragraph (a) that has been unpacked;\na product made or derived from a product mentioned in paragraph (a) .\nHowever, a processed product mentioned in subsection (1) stops being a processed product if—\nthe macropod from which the product was made or derived is included in the list of threatened species established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth) ; and\nthe product is sold or given to a person other than the chief executive.\nIn this section—\nunpack , for a product, does not include removing a mark, label, tag or other thing that has been directly placed on, or attached to, the product.\ns 83 amd 2020 SL No. 136 s 442 sch 8\n(sec.83-ssec.1) For the Act , schedule, definition protected animal , paragraph (b) , the following products are a processed product that is not included in the definition— a processed product mentioned in schedule 1 ; a product mentioned in paragraph (a) that has been unpacked; a product made or derived from a product mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n(sec.83-ssec.2) However, a processed product mentioned in subsection (1) stops being a processed product if— the macropod from which the product was made or derived is included in the list of threatened species established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth) ; and the product is sold or given to a person other than the chief executive.\n(sec.83-ssec.3) In this section— unpack , for a product, does not include removing a mark, label, tag or other thing that has been directly placed on, or attached to, the product.\n- (a) a processed product mentioned in schedule 1 ;\n- (b) a product mentioned in paragraph (a) that has been unpacked;\n- (c) a product made or derived from a product mentioned in paragraph (a) .\n- (a) the macropod from which the product was made or derived is included in the list of threatened species established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth) ; and\n- (b) the product is sold or given to a person other than the chief executive.","sortOrder":110},{"sectionNumber":"pt.7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":111},{"sectionNumber":"sec.84","sectionType":"section","heading":"Sex remnant must not be removed from dressed macropod","content":"### sec.84 Sex remnant must not be removed from dressed macropod\n\nA person must not remove a sex remnant from a dressed macropod unless the person has written approval from the chief executive to remove the sex remnant.\nMaximum penalty—80 penalty units.\nSubsection (1) does not apply—\nto the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence if the holder or relevant person removes a sex remnant from a macropod and ensures the sex of the macropod is still reasonably identifiable; or\nto the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence, who removes a sex remnant from a macropod if the holder or relevant person intends to process the skin of the macropod immediately after the sex remnant is removed; or\nto the holder of a macropod harvesting licence who removes a sex remnant from a macropod taken under the licence if—\nthe macropod was taken for personal use; and\nthe holder intends to process the macropod immediately after the sex remnant is removed; and\nif the holder processes the macropod at the place from where the macropod was taken—the holder keeps the sex remnant with the processed macropod until the macropod is moved to the place where the holder intends to use the macropod.\nFor holders of a macropod harvesting licence, see also section 53 .\n(sec.84-ssec.1) A person must not remove a sex remnant from a dressed macropod unless the person has written approval from the chief executive to remove the sex remnant. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.\n(sec.84-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply— to the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence if the holder or relevant person removes a sex remnant from a macropod and ensures the sex of the macropod is still reasonably identifiable; or to the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence, who removes a sex remnant from a macropod if the holder or relevant person intends to process the skin of the macropod immediately after the sex remnant is removed; or to the holder of a macropod harvesting licence who removes a sex remnant from a macropod taken under the licence if— the macropod was taken for personal use; and the holder intends to process the macropod immediately after the sex remnant is removed; and if the holder processes the macropod at the place from where the macropod was taken—the holder keeps the sex remnant with the processed macropod until the macropod is moved to the place where the holder intends to use the macropod. For holders of a macropod harvesting licence, see also section 53 .\n- (a) to the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence if the holder or relevant person removes a sex remnant from a macropod and ensures the sex of the macropod is still reasonably identifiable; or\n- (b) to the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence, who removes a sex remnant from a macropod if the holder or relevant person intends to process the skin of the macropod immediately after the sex remnant is removed; or\n- (c) to the holder of a macropod harvesting licence who removes a sex remnant from a macropod taken under the licence if— (i) the macropod was taken for personal use; and (ii) the holder intends to process the macropod immediately after the sex remnant is removed; and (iii) if the holder processes the macropod at the place from where the macropod was taken—the holder keeps the sex remnant with the processed macropod until the macropod is moved to the place where the holder intends to use the macropod. Note— For holders of a macropod harvesting licence, see also section 53 .\n- (i) the macropod was taken for personal use; and\n- (ii) the holder intends to process the macropod immediately after the sex remnant is removed; and\n- (iii) if the holder processes the macropod at the place from where the macropod was taken—the holder keeps the sex remnant with the processed macropod until the macropod is moved to the place where the holder intends to use the macropod.\n- (i) the macropod was taken for personal use; and\n- (ii) the holder intends to process the macropod immediately after the sex remnant is removed; and\n- (iii) if the holder processes the macropod at the place from where the macropod was taken—the holder keeps the sex remnant with the processed macropod until the macropod is moved to the place where the holder intends to use the macropod.","sortOrder":112},{"sectionNumber":"sec.85","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conservation value for harvest macropods","content":"### sec.85 Conservation value for harvest macropods\n\nFor section 95 (1) of the Act , the conservation value for a harvest macropod is nil.","sortOrder":113},{"sectionNumber":"sec.86","sectionType":"section","heading":"Declaration of relevant document for use as extrinsic material","content":"### sec.86 Declaration of relevant document for use as extrinsic material\n\nThe Queensland wildlife trade management plan for macropods is a relevant document for the Statutory Instruments Act 1992 , section 15 .","sortOrder":114},{"sectionNumber":"pt.8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provisions for SL No. 153 of 2017","content":"# Transitional provisions for SL No. 153 of 2017","sortOrder":115},{"sectionNumber":"sec.87","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definition for part","content":"### sec.87 Definition for part\n\nIn this part—\nrepealed plan means the repealed Nature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation Plan 2005 .","sortOrder":116},{"sectionNumber":"sec.88","sectionType":"section","heading":"Continuing harvest period notice","content":"### sec.88 Continuing harvest period notice\n\nThe Nature Conservation (Macropod Harvest Period 2017) Notice 2016 continues in force and is taken to be made under this plan.","sortOrder":117},{"sectionNumber":"sec.89","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing applications for relevant authorities","content":"### sec.89 Existing applications for relevant authorities\n\nAn application for a relevant authority for macropods made, but not decided, before the commencement must be decided under this plan.","sortOrder":118},{"sectionNumber":"sec.90","sectionType":"section","heading":"Recreational wildlife harvesting licence for macropods","content":"### sec.90 Recreational wildlife harvesting licence for macropods\n\nA recreational wildlife harvesting licence for macropods in force immediately before the commencement continues in force until the earlier of the following—\nthe term of the licence ends;\nthe end of 31 December 2017.\nUntil the recreational wildlife licence harvesting licence for macropods ends, the repealed plan, part 4, divisions 1 and 5 apply to the licence as if the plan had not been repealed.\nFor deciding under section 36(3)(a) whether an individual held a macropod harvesting licence for the previous year, an individual who held a recreational wildlife harvesting licence for macropods for the previous year is taken to have held a macropod harvesting licence.\n(sec.90-ssec.1) A recreational wildlife harvesting licence for macropods in force immediately before the commencement continues in force until the earlier of the following— the term of the licence ends; the end of 31 December 2017.\n(sec.90-ssec.2) Until the recreational wildlife licence harvesting licence for macropods ends, the repealed plan, part 4, divisions 1 and 5 apply to the licence as if the plan had not been repealed.\n(sec.90-ssec.3) For deciding under section 36(3)(a) whether an individual held a macropod harvesting licence for the previous year, an individual who held a recreational wildlife harvesting licence for macropods for the previous year is taken to have held a macropod harvesting licence.\n- (a) the term of the licence ends;\n- (b) the end of 31 December 2017.","sortOrder":119},{"sectionNumber":"sec.91","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing alternative storage approvals","content":"### sec.91 Existing alternative storage approvals\n\nAn alternative storage approval given to the holder of a commercial wildlife licence for dead macropods under the repealed plan, section 22 and in force immediately before the commencement—\ncontinues in force for its remaining term; and\nis taken to have been given under section 19 of this plan.\nAn alternative storage approval given to the holder of a macropod harvesting licence under the repealed plan, section 55 and in force immediately before the commencement—\ncontinues in force for its remaining term; and\nis taken to have been given under section 44 of this plan.\n(sec.91-ssec.1) An alternative storage approval given to the holder of a commercial wildlife licence for dead macropods under the repealed plan, section 22 and in force immediately before the commencement— continues in force for its remaining term; and is taken to have been given under section 19 of this plan.\n(sec.91-ssec.2) An alternative storage approval given to the holder of a macropod harvesting licence under the repealed plan, section 55 and in force immediately before the commencement— continues in force for its remaining term; and is taken to have been given under section 44 of this plan.\n- (a) continues in force for its remaining term; and\n- (b) is taken to have been given under section 19 of this plan.\n- (a) continues in force for its remaining term; and\n- (b) is taken to have been given under section 44 of this plan.","sortOrder":120},{"sectionNumber":"sec.92","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing audit notices","content":"### sec.92 Existing audit notices\n\nThis section applies if—\nbefore the commencement, the chief executive gave the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence an audit notice under the repealed plan, section 33; and\nat the commencement—\nthe time for complying with the audit notice has not passed; and\nthe compliance audit the subject of the audit notice has not been conducted.\nThe repealed plan, section 33 continues to apply to the audit notice as if the plan had not been repealed.\nHowever, sections 32 and 33 of this plan apply to the audit as if the audit notice were given, and the audit were conducted, under section 31 of this plan.\n(sec.92-ssec.1) This section applies if— before the commencement, the chief executive gave the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence an audit notice under the repealed plan, section 33; and at the commencement— the time for complying with the audit notice has not passed; and the compliance audit the subject of the audit notice has not been conducted.\n(sec.92-ssec.2) The repealed plan, section 33 continues to apply to the audit notice as if the plan had not been repealed.\n(sec.92-ssec.3) However, sections 32 and 33 of this plan apply to the audit as if the audit notice were given, and the audit were conducted, under section 31 of this plan.\n- (a) before the commencement, the chief executive gave the holder of a macropod meat processing licence or macropod tanning licence an audit notice under the repealed plan, section 33; and\n- (b) at the commencement— (i) the time for complying with the audit notice has not passed; and (ii) the compliance audit the subject of the audit notice has not been conducted.\n- (i) the time for complying with the audit notice has not passed; and\n- (ii) the compliance audit the subject of the audit notice has not been conducted.\n- (i) the time for complying with the audit notice has not passed; and\n- (ii) the compliance audit the subject of the audit notice has not been conducted.","sortOrder":121},{"sectionNumber":"sec.93","sectionType":"section","heading":"Audits conducted before commencement","content":"### sec.93 Audits conducted before commencement\n\nThe repealed plan, sections 34 and 35 continue to apply in relation to an audit conducted before the commencement as if the plan had not been repealed.\nHowever, if the chief executive has not given a notice under the repealed plan, section 35 before the commencement in relation to the audit, the chief executive may act under section 33 of this plan in relation to the audit as if the audit were conducted under section 31 of this plan.\n(sec.93-ssec.1) The repealed plan, sections 34 and 35 continue to apply in relation to an audit conducted before the commencement as if the plan had not been repealed.\n(sec.93-ssec.2) However, if the chief executive has not given a notice under the repealed plan, section 35 before the commencement in relation to the audit, the chief executive may act under section 33 of this plan in relation to the audit as if the audit were conducted under section 31 of this plan.","sortOrder":122},{"sectionNumber":"sec.94","sectionType":"section","heading":"Existing notices about taking macropods from a public place","content":"### sec.94 Existing notices about taking macropods from a public place\n\nA notice given under the repealed plan, section 58 for a proposed taking period that has not ended before the commencement is taken to be a notice given under section 48 of this plan.\nA notice given under the repealed plan, section 61(1) for a proposed taking period that has not ended before the commencement is taken to be a notice given under section 51 of this plan.\n(sec.94-ssec.1) A notice given under the repealed plan, section 58 for a proposed taking period that has not ended before the commencement is taken to be a notice given under section 48 of this plan.\n(sec.94-ssec.2) A notice given under the repealed plan, section 61(1) for a proposed taking period that has not ended before the commencement is taken to be a notice given under section 51 of this plan.","sortOrder":123},{"sectionNumber":"sec.95","sectionType":"section","heading":"References to repealed plan","content":"### sec.95 References to repealed plan\n\nIn an instrument, a reference to the repealed plan is taken, if the context permits, to be a reference to this plan.","sortOrder":124},{"sectionNumber":"pt.9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Transitional provision for Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020","content":"# Transitional provision for Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020","sortOrder":125},{"sectionNumber":"sec.96","sectionType":"section","heading":"Approvals under former section 62","content":"### sec.96 Approvals under former section 62\n\nThis section applies if—\nthe chief executive gave a person an approval under former section 62; and\nthe approval was in effect immediately before the commencement.\nThe approval is taken to be an approval under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 341.\nThe person stated in the approval is taken to be an approved person for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .\nIn this section—\nformer section 62 means section 62 as in force from time to time before the commencement.\ns 96 ins 2020 SL No. 136 s 440\n(sec.96-ssec.1) This section applies if— the chief executive gave a person an approval under former section 62; and the approval was in effect immediately before the commencement.\n(sec.96-ssec.2) The approval is taken to be an approval under the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 , section 341.\n(sec.96-ssec.3) The person stated in the approval is taken to be an approved person for the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .\n(sec.96-ssec.4) In this section— former section 62 means section 62 as in force from time to time before the commencement.\n- (a) the chief executive gave a person an approval under former section 62; and\n- (b) the approval was in effect immediately before the commencement.","sortOrder":126},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Processed products made or derived from Queensland macropods","content":"# Processed products made or derived from Queensland macropods","sortOrder":127},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meat or carcass of Queensland commercial macropod","content":"### sch.1-sec.1 Meat or carcass of Queensland commercial macropod\n\nThe meat or skinned carcass of a dead Queensland commercial macropod if—\nthe meat or carcass has been processed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence; and\nthe way the meat or carcass is packed complies with the food safety requirements about packing the meat or carcass under the Food Production (Safety) Regulation 2014 , chapter 6 , part 3 .\n- (a) the meat or carcass has been processed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence; and\n- (b) the way the meat or carcass is packed complies with the food safety requirements about packing the meat or carcass under the Food Production (Safety) Regulation 2014 , chapter 6 , part 3 .","sortOrder":128},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Skin of Queensland commercial macropod","content":"### sch.1-sec.2 Skin of Queensland commercial macropod\n\nThe skin, other than tail skin, of a dead Queensland commercial macropod if the skin has been processed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence.\nThe skin of a dead Queensland commercial macropod obtained from another State if the skin was—\nlawfully processed at a commercial tannery in the State from which it was obtained; and\nlawfully moved into the State.\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.1) The skin, other than tail skin, of a dead Queensland commercial macropod if the skin has been processed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod tanning licence.\n(sch.1-sec.2-ssec.2) The skin of a dead Queensland commercial macropod obtained from another State if the skin was— lawfully processed at a commercial tannery in the State from which it was obtained; and lawfully moved into the State.\n- (a) lawfully processed at a commercial tannery in the State from which it was obtained; and\n- (b) lawfully moved into the State.","sortOrder":129},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other products made or derived from Queensland macropod","content":"### sch.1-sec.3 Other products made or derived from Queensland macropod\n\nA bone, claw, ligament, paw, penis, scrotum, tail meat, tail skin or tendon of a dead Queensland commercial macropod if the bone, claw, ligament, paw, penis, scrotum, tail meat, tail skin or tendon—\nhas been packed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence and is in a sealed container with a prescribed processor label attached to it; or\nhas been packed by the holder of a macropod harvesting licence who took the macropod under the licence, and is in a sealed container with a prescribed harvester label attached to it.\nIn this section—\nprescribed harvester label , for a macropod harvesting licence, means a label with the following information written on it—\nthe licence number for the licence;\nthe date the macropod was taken;\nthe place from which the macropod was taken;\nthe identification code of the tag that was attached to the macropod after it was taken;\nany other details required to be stated on the label under the harvest period notice for the harvest period in which the macropod was taken.\n(sch.1-sec.3-ssec.1) A bone, claw, ligament, paw, penis, scrotum, tail meat, tail skin or tendon of a dead Queensland commercial macropod if the bone, claw, ligament, paw, penis, scrotum, tail meat, tail skin or tendon— has been packed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence and is in a sealed container with a prescribed processor label attached to it; or has been packed by the holder of a macropod harvesting licence who took the macropod under the licence, and is in a sealed container with a prescribed harvester label attached to it.\n(sch.1-sec.3-ssec.2) In this section— prescribed harvester label , for a macropod harvesting licence, means a label with the following information written on it— the licence number for the licence; the date the macropod was taken; the place from which the macropod was taken; the identification code of the tag that was attached to the macropod after it was taken; any other details required to be stated on the label under the harvest period notice for the harvest period in which the macropod was taken.\n- (a) has been packed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence and is in a sealed container with a prescribed processor label attached to it; or\n- (b) has been packed by the holder of a macropod harvesting licence who took the macropod under the licence, and is in a sealed container with a prescribed harvester label attached to it.\n- (a) the licence number for the licence;\n- (b) the date the macropod was taken;\n- (c) the place from which the macropod was taken;\n- (d) the identification code of the tag that was attached to the macropod after it was taken;\n- (e) any other details required to be stated on the label under the harvest period notice for the harvest period in which the macropod was taken.","sortOrder":130},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Processed products made or derived from imported macropods","content":"# Processed products made or derived from imported macropods","sortOrder":131},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Meat or carcass of imported macropod","content":"### sch.1-sec.4 Meat or carcass of imported macropod\n\nThe meat or skinned carcass of a dead imported macropod if the meat or carcass—\nis packed in a way that complies with an applicable law of the State from which it was obtained; and\nwas lawfully moved into the State.\n- (a) is packed in a way that complies with an applicable law of the State from which it was obtained; and\n- (b) was lawfully moved into the State.","sortOrder":132},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Skin of imported macropod","content":"### sch.1-sec.5 Skin of imported macropod\n\nThe skin of a dead imported macropod if the skin was—\nlawfully processed at a commercial tannery in the State from which it was obtained; and\nlawfully moved into the State.\n- (a) lawfully processed at a commercial tannery in the State from which it was obtained; and\n- (b) lawfully moved into the State.","sortOrder":133},{"sectionNumber":"sch.1-sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Other products made or derived from imported macropod","content":"### sch.1-sec.6 Other products made or derived from imported macropod\n\nA bone, claw, ligament, paw, scrotum, tail meat, tail skin or tendon of a dead imported macropod if the bone, claw, ligament, paw, scrotum, tail meat, tail skin or tendon—\nwas packed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence; and\nis in a sealed container with a prescribed processor label attached to it.\n- (a) was packed by the holder, or a relevant person for the holder, of a macropod meat processing licence; and\n- (b) is in a sealed container with a prescribed processor label attached to it.","sortOrder":134}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The original 2017 plan focused on basic harvest management. Subsequent amendments (particularly in 2020 and 2021) significantly expanded its scope to include detailed movement advice requirements (sections 9A, 9B, 9C), a more sophisticated harvest period notice system with harvest zones and early-ending powers (sections 11–14C), and revised record-keeping rules mandating electronic systems. These additions shifted the plan from a relatively straightforward licensing framework into a comprehensive supply-chain tracking and population management system."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to other legislation (Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Biosecurity Act 2014, Food Production (Safety) Act 2000, Weapons Act 1990, Security Providers Act 1993, Transport Infrastructure Act 1994, Land Act 1994, Forestry Act 1959)","Multiple interlocking licence types (macropod harvesting licence, dealer licence for dead macropods, macropod meat processing licence, macropod tanning licence) with different rules applying to each","Tiered regulatory structure where this plan sits beneath primary legislation and alongside multiple regulations, creating a layered compliance burden","Complex record-keeping and reporting regime with different timeframes (24 hours, 72 hours, 7 days, 14 days, 21 days, 60 days, 3 months) triggered by different events","Dynamic elements — harvest periods, harvest zones, maximum take numbers, and harvesting end notices are set by published online notices that change over time, not fixed in the plan itself","Technical definitions and measurements (e.g., skin grading by area in square metres, minimum dressed weight vs minimum whole weight, specific sign dimensions)","Numerous conditional provisions where obligations change depending on circumstances (e.g., whether a commercial carrier is used, whether hunting is on public land, whether the licence is for meat or tanning)","Has been amended multiple times (2020, 2021, 2024), creating historical complexity and risk of outdated cross-references","Separate rules for macropods taken in Queensland vs those taken in other Australian states"],"plain_english_summary":"The Nature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation Plan 2017 sets rules for the legal hunting, trade, processing and movement of kangaroos, wallabies and other macropods in Queensland. It applies to commercial harvesters, landholders where harvesting occurs, dealers/processors and anyone transporting carcasses.\n\nIts purpose is to allow a regulated commercial industry while protecting wild populations and animal welfare — by controlling when, who and how macropods are taken, processed and moved to ensure sustainability and humane treatment."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"Compared with the baseline regulatory framework, the plan both narrows and extends regulation: it adds licence‑specific restrictions and authorisations and declares processed products (expanding what is regulated) while disapplying s.121(2) of the Act (altering statutory relationships) (s.3, s.4, s.10A, s.83). It transfers and continues several prior approvals and notices from the repealed plan, preserving continuity while changing administrative detail (pt.8, s.88–96)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple licence categories with distinct conditions and limits (macropod harvesting, dealer, meat processing, tanning, permits) (s.15, s.33A, pt.3)","Extensive administrative discretion for the chief executive to set harvest periods, regions/zones, quotas, end harvests early and give approvals (s.11, s.12, s.14B, s.19, s.56)","Detailed, time‑sensitive movement, tagging and labelling requirements creating chain‑of‑custody obligations (movement advice and parts; tagging after dressing; tag security) (s.9A–9C, s.54, s.74, s.79A)","Record‑keeping and reporting regime requiring approved electronic systems, a retention period and frequent returns/audits (s.26, s.30, s.31, s.61, s.81–82)","Audit and compliance pathways including approved auditors, mandatory reports and follow‑up (s.31–33)","Numerous prescribed technical thresholds and processing/packaging rules (minimum skin area, whole/dressed weight, processor/harvester labels, food safety compliance) (s.11, s.14, s.14A, sch.1)","Penalties of varying severity tied to specific conduct (tampering, unlawful taking, failing to tag, improper sales) increasing enforcement complexity (s.9C, s.14, s.40, s.21)","Cross‑references and interaction with other laws and instruments (Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Food Production (Safety) Act, Biosecurity Act, Weapons Act) requiring multi‑regulatory compliance (s.4, s.15, s.8, s.21)","Transitional provisions keeping prior approvals and notices in force and mapping old instruments into the new plan (pt.8, s.88–96)"],"plain_english_summary":"This plan sets rules for taking, keeping and using macropods in Queensland: it authorises harvest periods, licence types, tagging, movement advice and record‑keeping, and lists what counts as processed macropod products (s.4, s.11, sch.1). The chief executive decides harvest periods, zones, quotas, approvals and audits (s.11–14B, s.19, s.31). Licence‑holders and dealers bear compliance costs — training, weapons licences, electronic records, tag security and movement advices — and face penalties or licence action for breaches (s.36, s.26, s.9A, s.79A)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"arm":"test50_noxg_conc64","completionTokens":813},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":7,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The plan has grown significantly beyond simple harvest regulation. Originally focused on basic licensing and humane taking, it now encompasses: a comprehensive traceability system with movement advice documentation; real-time electronic record-keeping with approved systems; audit and compliance frameworks with third-party auditors; food safety accreditation requirements for meat processors; public notification and signage requirements for harvesting near public places; emergency population protection mechanisms with early harvest closure; and detailed product classification for domestic and international trade. The 2020-2025 amendments added substantial compliance infrastructure that treats macropod harvesting more like a regulated agricultural industry than traditional wildlife management."},"complexity_factors":["Extensive cross-referencing to the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 (at least 25+ references)","Multiple overlapping approval systems: harvest period notices, harvesting end notices, alternative storage approvals, and advance advice requirements","Nested conditional logic in record-keeping requirements with different rules for electronic systems vs. physical record books","Multiple defined terms scattered across sections and a schedule dictionary (Schedule 2 referenced but not shown)","Complex temporal requirements: 24-hour, 48-hour, 7-day, 14-day, 72-hour, and 2-year record-keeping periods depending on context","Tiered penalty structures with different maximum penalties for similar offences (20, 40, 50, 80, 120, 165 penalty units)","Multiple exceptions to exceptions, particularly in section 84 (sex remnant removal) with three nested exemption categories","Dual regulatory frameworks operating simultaneously: this plan plus the underlying Act and Regulation, with explicit 'in addition to' and 'prevails over' clauses","Transitional provisions spanning three different legislative instruments and multiple commencement dates (2017, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025 amendments)","Geographic zoning system with harvest regions, harvest zones, and maximum take numbers that can be adjusted mid-season"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a Queensland conservation plan that regulates how **macropods** (kangaroos, wallabies, and similar marsupials) can be taken, kept, used, and traded. It applies to licensed harvesters, meat processors, tanners, and landholders.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Sets up a **harvesting system** where licensed shooters can take macropods during declared \"harvest periods\" for commercial meat and skin production\n- Requires **humane killing methods** and prohibits shooting from moving vehicles or using traps\n- Mandates **tagging and record-keeping** so every harvested animal can be traced from field to market\n- Regulates **dealers** who buy, process, and sell macropod products (meat, skins, bones, etc.)\n- Allows **landholders** to use macropod meat as bait for pest control\n- Sets **size and weight minimums** to protect juvenile animals\n- Provides for **early closure** of harvest periods if populations are threatened\n- Declares which processed products (meat, skins, etc.) are exempt from wildlife protection laws\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Commercial macropod harvesters (shooters)\n- Meat processing and tanning businesses\n- Landholders dealing with macropods on their property\n- Anyone buying or selling macropod products\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis plan tries to balance **commercial use of wildlife** with **conservation and animal welfare**. It creates a legal framework for Australia's kangaroo meat and skin industry while ensuring harvesting is sustainable, humane, and traceable. Without it, these activities would be illegal under Queensland's nature conservation laws."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.14 (subsec.3)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Section 14(3) provides that the holder contravenes the size requirement if the skin 'is or becomes less than the minimum area at any time' from taking until disposal. A macropod skin can naturally shrink during drying, curing, or cooling through no fault of the licence holder. This creates strict liability for a natural physical process entirely outside the holder's control, making compliance with the provision potentially impossible regardless of the initial size of the animal taken.","confidence":0.78,"description":"Continuing liability for skin size after the macropod is dead and skinned"},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.14A (subsec.3) and (subsec.4)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Similar to sec.14(3), sections 14A(3) and 14A(4) impose liability if a carcass weight drops below minimums at any time between taking and final disposal. Carcasses naturally lose moisture and weight during refrigeration, transport and storage. A holder who takes a macropod that just meets the minimum weight standard could be in breach hours later through no act of their own. This imposes strict liability for unavoidable physical processes.","confidence":0.76,"description":"Continuing liability for carcass weight during natural weight loss processes"},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.8 (subsec.4)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Section 8(4) defines 'use' to exclude 'sell or give away', yet section 8(1) grants approval for the landholder 'to keep and use, or to give to another person' the meat. The section then separately authorises giving. However, section 8(2)(c) authorises the landholder to 'give the carcass or the meat to another person' under certain conditions. This creates internal confusion: the approval in sec.8(1) is framed as authorising 'use or give', but 'use' is defined not to include 'give away'. The approval power in sec.8(1) then appears to authorise two legally distinct acts (use + give), while sub.8(2)(c) conditions the 'give' on the approval specifically stating that permission. This creates uncertainty about whether a general approval under 8(1) permits giving away at all.","confidence":0.65,"description":"Definition of 'use' excludes 'give away' but section expressly authorises giving away"},{"type":"other","section":"sec.9 (subsec.3)(b)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Section 9(3)(b) states that a holder who kills a joey 'does not take the joey under the licence.' This is a legal fiction — the joey is physically killed and left on site. The fiction is presumably intended to avoid record-keeping and tagging obligations. However, it creates ambiguity: if the joey is not 'taken', it remains wildlife. Leaving dead wildlife that has not been 'taken' could engage other provisions of the Act about interfering with or possessing wildlife. The section does not expressly authorise the killing except derivatively through the licence, creating an odd gap.","confidence":0.6,"description":"Joey is killed but legislatively deemed not 'taken' — creating a legal fiction with unclear consequences"},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.14C (subsec.3) and (subsec.4)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Section 14C(3) imposes a mandatory obligation ('must') on the chief executive to give advance advice to licence holders at least 7 days before the harvest period ends. Section 14C(4) then expressly provides that failure to comply with this obligation does not invalidate the harvesting end notice. This renders the mandatory obligation effectively unenforceable and meaningless — there is no consequence for breach, and the substantive outcome (the end of the harvest period) is unaffected. The word 'must' is thus illusory.","confidence":0.88,"description":"Mandatory 7-day advance notice requirement is rendered meaningless by invalidity savings clause"},{"type":"other","section":"sec.20 (subsec.1)(c)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Section 20(1)(c) makes the authority to sell from an alternative storage place conditional on the holder NOT selling at the licensed premises during the same period. This means a holder cannot sell from both places simultaneously. However, the section does not explain why this exclusivity is required, and it creates an odd operational constraint — a dealer with large volumes at both locations during a busy harvest period may be unable to conduct normal business from their licensed premises at all while the alternative storage approval is active.","confidence":0.55,"description":"Alternative storage selling approval conditioned on not selling at licensed premises — creating a de facto exclusive use requirement with no stated rationale"},{"type":"other","section":"sec.50","severity":"low","reasoning":"Section 50 limits taking on public land to between midnight and 4am. While this is presumably intended to reduce public safety risks, it creates a 4-hour window in the dead of night with no provision for exceptional circumstances (e.g., extreme weather, safety emergencies, or mechanical breakdown). Combined with the sign and notice requirements in ss.48-49, which anticipate a multi-day taking period, the legislation envisions an ongoing commercial harvesting operation that can only lawfully operate for 4 hours per night, making large-scale harvesting on public land practically very difficult.","confidence":0.5,"description":"Restriction of harvesting to 12:00am–4:00am on public land is operationally absurd without exception for visibility or safety"},{"type":"self_contradicting","section":"sec.36 (subsec.2)(b)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Section 36(2) exempts a person from the annual shooting test requirement if they held a licence in the previous year AND do not receive a notice under s.36(3). However, s.36(3) allows the chief executive to issue such a notice based on factors including 'any other relevant matter' — an open-ended discretion that effectively swallows the exemption. The exemption is structured as the default position but is so easily displaced as to provide minimal certainty.","confidence":0.58,"description":"Exemption from shooting test upon renewal negated by chief executive's unfettered discretion to re-impose test"},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.46 (subsec.2)","severity":"medium","reasoning":"Section 46(2) allows the chief executive to grant an additional 50 macropods for personal use only 'if the chief executive is satisfied that the holder has taken no more than 50 harvest macropods for personal use' in the harvest period. However, the plan does not appear to require separate tracking of personal-use takes versus commercial takes. There is no obvious mechanism prescribed for the holder to demonstrate compliance with the initial 50-animal personal-use cap before seeking approval for an additional 50, potentially making the grant condition unverifiable in practice.","confidence":0.62,"description":"Additional personal use quota requires proof of not having exceeded the initial quota — creating a verification impossibility"},{"type":"impossible_compliance","section":"sec.9A (subsec.2)","severity":"low","reasoning":"Section 9A(2) states a movement advice 'is not filled in properly if it relates to more than 1 movement of a macropod.' This appears to mean each individual macropod in a single truck load requires a separate advice. For a commercial harvester moving 50–100 carcasses in a single trip, this could mean filling in 50–100 individual movement advices before the journey begins. This is operationally extremely burdensome and may not have been the legislative intent, but the provision's plain words support this reading.","confidence":0.52,"description":"One movement advice per movement requirement may be physically impossible for bulk transport"}],"contradictions":[{"severity":"high","section_a":"sec.14C (subsec.3)","section_b":"sec.14C (subsec.4)","confidence":0.9,"description":"Mandatory 7-day notice obligation directly contradicted by savings clause removing all consequences for non-compliance"},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.8 (subsec.1)","section_b":"sec.8 (subsec.4)","confidence":0.67,"description":"Section 8(1) authorises the landholder to 'keep and use, or give to another person' the meat, but s.8(4) defines 'use' to exclude 'give away', making the 'or give to another person' component in s.8(1) redundant and creating uncertainty about whether the primary approval in s.8(1) independently authorises giving meat away or whether s.8(2)(c) is the sole source of that authorisation"},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.9A (subsec.1)(c)","section_b":"sec.9A (subsec.2)","confidence":0.55,"description":"Section 9A(1)(c) requires parts 2 and 3 of the movement advice to be attached to the macropod or container (implying a single document travels with the carcass), while s.9A(2) requires a separate advice per macropod. For a container of multiple macropods, this creates a conflict: one container cannot have multiple separate advices each purporting to be 'attached to the container' while each purporting to relate to only one macropod."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.35","section_b":"sec.11 (subsec.1) and (subsec.3)","confidence":0.72,"description":"Section 35 prohibits granting a macropod harvesting licence for a macropod that is not a 'harvest macropod', but 'harvest macropod species' are only defined by reference to the harvest period notice under s.11. If no harvest period notice has been published (or if a harvesting end notice under s.14B has ended the relevant period), there are no harvest macropods and the licence cannot lawfully authorise taking any macropod at all, yet the licence itself may still be in force for up to 3 years under s.33A — making the licence a nullity during periods without a harvest period notice."},{"severity":"low","section_a":"sec.13 (subsec.2)(b)","section_b":"sec.36 (subsec.1)(d) and sec.36 (subsec.3)","confidence":0.48,"description":"Section 13(2)(b) provides that conditions in a harvest period notice 'prevail over any other condition of a macropod harvesting licence to the extent of any inconsistency'. However, ss.36(1)(d) and 36(3) impose statutory shooting-test requirements as preconditions to grant. If a harvest period notice purported to waive or modify the manner of taking in a way that conflicted with the statutory grant conditions, it is unclear whether the harvest period notice condition could prevail over a statutory precondition to the licence's existence — the provision is ambiguous as to whether it applies to grant conditions as well as operational conditions."},{"severity":"medium","section_a":"sec.17","section_b":"sec.20","confidence":0.7,"description":"Section 17 requires that a dealer licence holder may only buy or accept macropods at the licensed premises. Section 20 authorises selling or giving away from an alternative storage place. While these are different transactions (buying/accepting vs selling/giving), the combination means macropods could flow to buyers from a place at which they could not lawfully have been received — buyers attending the alternative storage place to collect goods that could not lawfully have been received there in the first instance."}]}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-macropod-conservation-plan-2017","history":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-macropod-conservation-plan-2017/history","analysis":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-macropod-conservation-plan-2017/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-macropod-conservation-plan-2017/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-macropod-conservation-plan-2017/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/nature-conservation-macropod-conservation-plan-2017/documents"}}