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Queensland regulation
This Queensland regulation under the Nature Conservation Act sets how wild and protected animals may be handled, classified, licensed and commercially used. It creates animal categories, an authorisations system for keeping, breeding, researching or harvesting animals, allows limited licence-free actions (e.g. emergency treatment, certain traditional uses), and imposes record‑keeping, fees and conservation‑value penalties to protect threatened species.
It affects pet owners, businesses, farmers, vets, researchers, councils, Indigenous people and anyone finding injured wildlife—breaches can mean fines and conservation payments.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020.
This regulation may be cited as the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .
This regulation commences on 22 August 2020.
The dictionary in schedule 7 defines particular words used in this regulation.
A person acts for a commercial purpose if the person acts for gain or reward. Without limiting subsection (1) , a person acts for a commercial purpose if— the person takes, keeps or uses an animal— as part of a business; or for a home-based business, home occupation, or similar business, under a local law or a planning scheme; or the person buys or sells an animal and income tax is payable under a law of the Commonwealth for the proceeds from any sale of the animal; or the person takes or uses an animal while carrying on a business that involves buying or selling animals of the same species; or the person brings an animal, or has an animal brought, into the State for the main purpose of selling the animal; or the person displays an animal— in a public place in a way that another person may reasonably believe it is for sale; or in a way that promotes a particular product or service or a business. (sec.4-ssec.1) A person acts for a commercial purpose if the person acts for gain or reward. (sec.4-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a person acts for a commercial purpose if— the person takes, keeps or uses an animal— as part of a business; or for a home-based business, home occupation, or similar business, under a local law or a planning scheme; or the person buys or sells an animal and income tax is payable under a law of the Commonwealth for the proceeds from any sale of the animal; or the person takes or uses an animal while carrying on a business that involves buying or selling animals of the same species; or the person brings an animal, or has an animal brought, into the State for the main purpose of selling the animal; or the person displays an animal— in a public place in a way that another person may reasonably believe it is for sale; or in a way that promotes a particular product or service or a business.
Subject to subsections (2) and (3) , a relevant person , for the holder of an animal authority, is— if the holder is an individual—an employee or agent of the individual acting under the direction of the individual; or if the holder is a corporation, other than an incorporated association— the person in charge for the authority; or an executive officer, employee or agent of the corporation acting under the direction of the person mentioned in subparagraph (i) . A relevant person , for the holder of a rehabilitation permit, if the holder is an incorporated association, is— the person in charge for the authority; or an officer, member, employee or agent of the holder acting under the direction of the person mentioned in paragraph (a) . A relevant person , for an entity other than the holder of an animal authority, is— the person in charge of the entity; or an executive officer, employee or agent of the entity acting under the direction of the entity or the person mentioned in paragraph (a) . s 5 amd 2025 SL No. 125 s 4 (sec.5-ssec.1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) , a relevant person , for the holder of an animal authority, is— if the holder is an individual—an employee or agent of the individual acting under the direction of the individual; or if the holder is a corporation, other than an incorporated association— the person in charge for the authority; or an executive officer, employee or agent of the corporation acting under the direction of the person mentioned in subparagraph (i) . (sec.5-ssec.2) A relevant person , for the holder of a rehabilitation permit, if the holder is an incorporated association, is— the person in charge for the authority; or an officer, member, employee or agent of the holder acting under the direction of the person mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sec.5-ssec.3) A relevant person , for an entity other than the holder of an animal authority, is— the person in charge of the entity; or an executive officer, employee or agent of the entity acting under the direction of the entity or the person mentioned in paragraph (a) .
In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which a particular category appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that— is of that type; and is of that category. A reference to a class 1 bird is a reference to a bird that is a class 1 animal. In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which a particular class of wildlife appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that— is of that type; and is prescribed as wildlife of that class by chapter 2 . A reference to a near threatened amphibian is a reference to an amphibian that is prescribed as near threatened wildlife by chapter 2 . A reference to a near threatened class 1 amphibian is a reference to an amphibian that is a class 1 animal and prescribed as near threatened wildlife by chapter 2 . In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which the word ‘protected’ appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that is a protected animal of that type. A reference to a protected bird is a reference to a bird that is a protected animal. In this section— category means a category of animal mentioned in chapter 2 , part 4 . (sec.6-ssec.1) In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which a particular category appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that— is of that type; and is of that category. A reference to a class 1 bird is a reference to a bird that is a class 1 animal. (sec.6-ssec.2) In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which a particular class of wildlife appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that— is of that type; and is prescribed as wildlife of that class by chapter 2 . A reference to a near threatened amphibian is a reference to an amphibian that is prescribed as near threatened wildlife by chapter 2 . A reference to a near threatened class 1 amphibian is a reference to an amphibian that is a class 1 animal and prescribed as near threatened wildlife by chapter 2 . (sec.6-ssec.3) In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which the word ‘protected’ appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that is a protected animal of that type. A reference to a protected bird is a reference to a bird that is a protected animal. (sec.6-ssec.4) In this section— category means a category of animal mentioned in chapter 2 , part 4 .
Subject to subsection (2) , the scientific names used for animals mentioned in this regulation follow— the names used in a recognised database; or the names used by the Queensland Museum. However, if a provision of this regulation about an animal includes a scientific reference, the scientific name for the animal follows the scientific reference. In this section— Queensland Museum means the board under the Queensland Museum Act 1970 . recognised database means a database containing species information about animals that is maintained by or for the State, another State or the Commonwealth. the Australian Faunal Directory maintained by the Commonwealth department with responsibility for matters relating to the environment the WildNet database maintained by the department (sec.7-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , the scientific names used for animals mentioned in this regulation follow— the names used in a recognised database; or the names used by the Queensland Museum. (sec.7-ssec.2) However, if a provision of this regulation about an animal includes a scientific reference, the scientific name for the animal follows the scientific reference. (sec.7-ssec.3) In this section— Queensland Museum means the board under the Queensland Museum Act 1970 . recognised database means a database containing species information about animals that is maintained by or for the State, another State or the Commonwealth. the Australian Faunal Directory maintained by the Commonwealth department with responsibility for matters relating to the environment the WildNet database maintained by the department
Unless otherwise stated, a species of animal mentioned in this regulation includes all subspecies of the species.
A reference in this regulation to a licence, permit or other authority of a type mentioned in chapter 4 , parts 3 to 18 is a reference to a licence, permit or authority of that type granted, or automatically issued, under chapter 5 . A reference to a standard licence is a reference to a standard licence granted, or automatically issued, under chapter 5 . A reference in this regulation to an animal authority for an animal is a reference to an animal authority that applies to the animal whether or not the authority applies to— more than 1 animal; or animals of different types or species. A reference in this regulation to an activity being carried out under an animal authority is a reference to an activity being carried out under a provision of this regulation that applies as a result of the grant, or automatic issue, of the authority. A reference to the taking of a macropod under a harvesting licence is a reference to the taking of the macropod under section 129 (a) . s 9 amd 2025 SL No. 125 s 34 s ch 1 pt 1 (sec.9-ssec.1) A reference in this regulation to a licence, permit or other authority of a type mentioned in chapter 4 , parts 3 to 18 is a reference to a licence, permit or authority of that type granted, or automatically issued, under chapter 5 . A reference to a standard licence is a reference to a standard licence granted, or automatically issued, under chapter 5 . (sec.9-ssec.2) A reference in this regulation to an animal authority for an animal is a reference to an animal authority that applies to the animal whether or not the authority applies to— more than 1 animal; or animals of different types or species. (sec.9-ssec.3) A reference in this regulation to an activity being carried out under an animal authority is a reference to an activity being carried out under a provision of this regulation that applies as a result of the grant, or automatic issue, of the authority. A reference to the taking of a macropod under a harvesting licence is a reference to the taking of the macropod under section 129 (a) .
This section applies for working out the amount of a fee or other matter expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units. For the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded— if the result is not more than $2.50—to the nearest cent (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $2.50 but not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $100 but not more than $500—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $500—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards). s 9A ins 2022 SL No. 17 s 19 (sec.9A-ssec.1) This section applies for working out the amount of a fee or other matter expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units. (sec.9A-ssec.2) For the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded— if the result is not more than $2.50—to the nearest cent (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $2.50 but not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $100 but not more than $500—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $500—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards).
The following provisions of this regulation apply in relation to an animal in a protected area— chapter 2 ; section 316 ; schedules 1 and 2 . This regulation does not otherwise apply in relation to an animal in a protected area. (sec.10-ssec.1) The following provisions of this regulation apply in relation to an animal in a protected area— chapter 2 ; section 316 ; schedules 1 and 2 . (sec.10-ssec.2) This regulation does not otherwise apply in relation to an animal in a protected area.
Nothing in this regulation authorises a person to take an animal using a substance if the use of the substance on the animal is prohibited under another Act or law, including, for example, a law of the Commonwealth. Also, nothing in this regulation authorises a person to take an animal using a substance if— another Act or law, including, for example, a law of the Commonwealth, requires a person using the substance on the animal to hold a particular authority; and the person does not hold the authority. (sec.11-ssec.1) Nothing in this regulation authorises a person to take an animal using a substance if the use of the substance on the animal is prohibited under another Act or law, including, for example, a law of the Commonwealth. (sec.11-ssec.2) Also, nothing in this regulation authorises a person to take an animal using a substance if— another Act or law, including, for example, a law of the Commonwealth, requires a person using the substance on the animal to hold a particular authority; and the person does not hold the authority.
This chapter— prescribes classes of animals for part 5 , division 2 of the Act ; and provides for the declared management intent applying to each class of animal for section 72 (2) of the Act ; and provides for the categorisation of animals for applying provisions of this regulation; and prescribes the conservation value for particular animals for section 95 of the Act .
For section 76 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 1 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as extinct wildlife. The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 1 , subdivision 2 . See schedule 1 , section 4 (g) for circumstances in which an animal that is extinct wildlife is to be managed as if it were critically endangered wildlife. (sec.13-ssec.1) For section 76 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 1 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as extinct wildlife. (sec.13-ssec.2) The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 1 , subdivision 2 . See schedule 1 , section 4 (g) for circumstances in which an animal that is extinct wildlife is to be managed as if it were critically endangered wildlife.
For section 77 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 2 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as extinct in the wild wildlife. The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 2 , subdivision 2 . See schedule 1 , section 10 (g) for circumstances in which an animal that is extinct in the wild wildlife is to be managed as if it were critically endangered wildlife. (sec.14-ssec.1) For section 77 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 2 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as extinct in the wild wildlife. (sec.14-ssec.2) The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 2 , subdivision 2 . See schedule 1 , section 10 (g) for circumstances in which an animal that is extinct in the wild wildlife is to be managed as if it were critically endangered wildlife.
For section 78 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 3 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as critically endangered wildlife. The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 3 , subdivision 2 . (sec.15-ssec.1) For section 78 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 3 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as critically endangered wildlife. (sec.15-ssec.2) The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 3 , subdivision 2 .
For section 78A of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 4 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as endangered wildlife. The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 4 , subdivision 2 . (sec.16-ssec.1) For section 78A of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 4 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as endangered wildlife. (sec.16-ssec.2) The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 4 , subdivision 2 .
For section 78B of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 5 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as vulnerable wildlife. The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 5 , subdivision 2 . (sec.17-ssec.1) For section 78B of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 5 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as vulnerable wildlife. (sec.17-ssec.2) The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 5 , subdivision 2 .
For section 79 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 6 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as near threatened wildlife. The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 6 , subdivision 2 . See schedule 1 , section 43 (h) for circumstances in which an animal that is near threatened wildlife is to be managed as if it were another class of wildlife. (sec.18-ssec.1) For section 79 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 6 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as near threatened wildlife. (sec.18-ssec.2) The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 6 , subdivision 2 . See schedule 1 , section 43 (h) for circumstances in which an animal that is near threatened wildlife is to be managed as if it were another class of wildlife.
For section 80 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 7 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as least concern wildlife. The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 7 , subdivision 2 . (sec.19-ssec.1) For section 80 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 7 , subdivision 1 is prescribed as least concern wildlife. (sec.19-ssec.2) The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 2 , division 7 , subdivision 2 .
For section 81 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 3 , division 1 is prescribed as international wildlife. The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 3 , division 2 . (sec.20-ssec.1) For section 81 of the Act , an animal mentioned in schedule 1 , part 3 , division 1 is prescribed as international wildlife. (sec.20-ssec.2) The declared management intent applicable to an animal mentioned in subsection (1) is to manage the animal having regard to the matters mentioned in schedule 1 , part 3 , division 2 .
An exempt animal is a protected animal stated in schedule 3 , part 1 . A class 1 animal is a protected or international animal stated in schedule 3 , part 2 . A class 2 animal is a protected or international animal stated in schedule 3 , part 3 . A dangerous animal is a class 2 animal stated to be a dangerous animal in schedule 3 , part 3 . A farm animal is a protected animal stated in schedule 3 , part 4 . s 21 amd 2023 SL No. 186 s 5 (sec.21-ssec.1) An exempt animal is a protected animal stated in schedule 3 , part 1 . (sec.21-ssec.2) A class 1 animal is a protected or international animal stated in schedule 3 , part 2 . (sec.21-ssec.3) A class 2 animal is a protected or international animal stated in schedule 3 , part 3 . (sec.21-ssec.4) A dangerous animal is a class 2 animal stated to be a dangerous animal in schedule 3 , part 3 . (sec.21-ssec.5) A farm animal is a protected animal stated in schedule 3 , part 4 .
For section 95 (1) of the Act , an amount mentioned in schedule 2 , part 1 , column 2 is prescribed as the conservation value for a protected animal in the class mentioned in schedule 2 , part 1 , column 1 opposite the value. However, if a provision of a conservation plan prescribing a conservation value for a protected animal is inconsistent with an amount prescribed by subsection (1) , the provision of the conservation plan prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. See the Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018 , section 31 in relation to the conservation value payable for a problem crocodile. See the Nature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation Plan 2017 , section 85 in relation to the conservation value payable for a harvest macropod. (sec.22-ssec.1) For section 95 (1) of the Act , an amount mentioned in schedule 2 , part 1 , column 2 is prescribed as the conservation value for a protected animal in the class mentioned in schedule 2 , part 1 , column 1 opposite the value. (sec.22-ssec.2) However, if a provision of a conservation plan prescribing a conservation value for a protected animal is inconsistent with an amount prescribed by subsection (1) , the provision of the conservation plan prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. See the Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018 , section 31 in relation to the conservation value payable for a problem crocodile. See the Nature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation Plan 2017 , section 85 in relation to the conservation value payable for a harvest macropod.
For section 95 (8) (a) of the Act , a person mentioned in schedule 2 , part 2 , column 1 is exempt from the payment of the conservation value for a protected animal mentioned in schedule 2 , part 2 , column 2 opposite the person.
This chapter— authorises particular persons to carry out particular activities in relation to particular animals regardless of whether those persons hold animal authorities; and states requirements related to the carrying out of the activities mentioned in paragraph (a) . Part 5 , division 4 of the Act contains offences prohibiting persons from carrying out particular activities in relation to protected animals unless the persons or activities are authorised under the Act . See chapter 4 for activities authorised under animal authorities. See part 8 about moving particular animals. Also, see chapter 4 , part 16 and chapter 5 , part 2 about movement permits authorising movement of animals.
This section applies to a person who is an authorised keeper in another State for a species of protected, international or prohibited animal. The person may— buy, accept or receive an animal of the species from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act ; and keep the animal— in the other State; or in the State temporarily until it is moved to the other State. In this section— authorised keeper in another State , for a species of animal, means a person who is either— authorised to keep an animal of the species in the other State under a law of the other State; or not prohibited from keeping an animal of the species in the other State under the laws of the other State. s 25 amd 2023 SL No. 186 s 6 (sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who is an authorised keeper in another State for a species of protected, international or prohibited animal. (sec.25-ssec.2) The person may— buy, accept or receive an animal of the species from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act ; and keep the animal— in the other State; or in the State temporarily until it is moved to the other State. (sec.25-ssec.3) In this section— authorised keeper in another State , for a species of animal, means a person who is either— authorised to keep an animal of the species in the other State under a law of the other State; or not prohibited from keeping an animal of the species in the other State under the laws of the other State.
This section applies to a person who is an authorised keeper in another country for a species of protected, international or prohibited animal. The person may— buy, accept or receive an animal of the species from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act ; and keep the animal— in the other country; or in the State temporarily until it is moved to the other country. In this section— authorised keeper in another country , for a species of animal, means a person who is either— authorised to keep an animal of the species in the other country under a law of the other country; or not prohibited from keeping an animal of the species in the other country under the laws of the other country. s 26 amd 2023 SL No. 186 s 7 (sec.26-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who is an authorised keeper in another country for a species of protected, international or prohibited animal. (sec.26-ssec.2) The person may— buy, accept or receive an animal of the species from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act ; and keep the animal— in the other country; or in the State temporarily until it is moved to the other country. (sec.26-ssec.3) In this section— authorised keeper in another country , for a species of animal, means a person who is either— authorised to keep an animal of the species in the other country under a law of the other country; or not prohibited from keeping an animal of the species in the other country under the laws of the other country.
This section applies to a person who is— a public service employee; or a contractor of a department. The person may take a dead protected animal from a public place if it is necessary or desirable to do so. to perform a function or exercise a power under an Act to ensure the free and safe movement of traffic on a road to maintain public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons The person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to an animal taken under subsection (2) — keep a part of the animal, including, for example, a biological sample, if it is necessary or desirable to do so; use, other than move, process or use for a commercial purpose, a part of the animal, including, for example, a biological sample, if it is necessary or desirable to do so; bury or incinerate the animal; move the animal to— the place in the State where the part will be kept or used under paragraph (a) or (b) ; or the place in the State where the animal is to be buried or incinerated under paragraph (c) ; or another place where the animal is not likely to pose a risk to public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons; otherwise deal with the animal in the way directed by the chief executive. to perform research to perform a function or exercise a power under an Act to maintain public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons In this section— public place includes a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , whether or not it is open to, or used by, members of the public. s 27 amd 2021 SL No. 36 s 5 (sec.27-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who is— a public service employee; or a contractor of a department. (sec.27-ssec.2) The person may take a dead protected animal from a public place if it is necessary or desirable to do so. to perform a function or exercise a power under an Act to ensure the free and safe movement of traffic on a road to maintain public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons (sec.27-ssec.3) The person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to an animal taken under subsection (2) — keep a part of the animal, including, for example, a biological sample, if it is necessary or desirable to do so; use, other than move, process or use for a commercial purpose, a part of the animal, including, for example, a biological sample, if it is necessary or desirable to do so; bury or incinerate the animal; move the animal to— the place in the State where the part will be kept or used under paragraph (a) or (b) ; or the place in the State where the animal is to be buried or incinerated under paragraph (c) ; or another place where the animal is not likely to pose a risk to public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons; otherwise deal with the animal in the way directed by the chief executive. to perform research to perform a function or exercise a power under an Act to maintain public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons (sec.27-ssec.4) In this section— public place includes a State-controlled road under the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , whether or not it is open to, or used by, members of the public.
This section applies to a person who is— an officer or employee of a local government; or an officer or employee of a rail government entity; or a contractor of a local government or rail government entity. The person may take a dead protected animal from a public place if it is necessary or desirable to do so. to perform a function or exercise a power under an Act to ensure the free and safe movement of traffic on a road to maintain public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons The person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to an animal taken under subsection (2) — bury or incinerate the animal; move the animal to— the place in the State where the animal is to be buried or incinerated; or if the chief executive has asked the person to move the animal to another place—the other place; or another place where the animal is not likely to pose a risk to public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons; otherwise deal with the animal in the way directed by the chief executive. In this section— public place includes each of the following places, whether or not each place is open to, or used by, members of the public— a railway managed by a rail government entity; 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) ; a road controlled by a local government. s 28 amd 2024 Act No. 12 s 131 s ch 1 pt 1 (sec.28-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who is— an officer or employee of a local government; or an officer or employee of a rail government entity; or a contractor of a local government or rail government entity. (sec.28-ssec.2) The person may take a dead protected animal from a public place if it is necessary or desirable to do so. to perform a function or exercise a power under an Act to ensure the free and safe movement of traffic on a road to maintain public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons (sec.28-ssec.3) The person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to an animal taken under subsection (2) — bury or incinerate the animal; move the animal to— the place in the State where the animal is to be buried or incinerated; or if the chief executive has asked the person to move the animal to another place—the other place; or another place where the animal is not likely to pose a risk to public safety or the health or wellbeing of persons; otherwise deal with the animal in the way directed by the chief executive. (sec.28-ssec.4) In this section— public place includes each of the following places, whether or not each place is open to, or used by, members of the public— a railway managed by a rail government entity; 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) ; a road controlled by a local government.
A railway officer employed by a railway manager may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a dead protected animal— take the animal at a railway managed by the railway manager; move the animal to another place. However, when taking or moving the animal the railway officer must comply with any conditions— imposed under subsection (3) ; and notified by the chief executive to the railway manager. The chief executive may impose conditions on the taking or moving of a dead protected animal under this section, including, for example, a condition stating— the way in which the animal is to be dealt with after being taken or moved; or the records to be kept for activities carried out under subsection (1) ; or the way in which the records mentioned in paragraph (b) are kept and accessed. This section does not apply to a railway officer employed by a rail government entity. In this section— railway manager see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , schedule 6 . railway officer , employed by a railway manager, means— an employee or contractor of the railway manager; or an employee or contractor of a related body corporate of the railway manager; or another person approved by the chief executive by notice to the railway manager. related body corporate , of a railway manager, means a body corporate that is a related body corporate of the railway manager within the meaning of the Corporations Act , section 50 . (sec.29-ssec.1) A railway officer employed by a railway manager may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a dead protected animal— take the animal at a railway managed by the railway manager; move the animal to another place. (sec.29-ssec.2) However, when taking or moving the animal the railway officer must comply with any conditions— imposed under subsection (3) ; and notified by the chief executive to the railway manager. (sec.29-ssec.3) The chief executive may impose conditions on the taking or moving of a dead protected animal under this section, including, for example, a condition stating— the way in which the animal is to be dealt with after being taken or moved; or the records to be kept for activities carried out under subsection (1) ; or the way in which the records mentioned in paragraph (b) are kept and accessed. (sec.29-ssec.4) This section does not apply to a railway officer employed by a rail government entity. (sec.29-ssec.5) In this section— railway manager see the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 , schedule 6 . railway officer , employed by a railway manager, means— an employee or contractor of the railway manager; or an employee or contractor of a related body corporate of the railway manager; or another person approved by the chief executive by notice to the railway manager. related body corporate , of a railway manager, means a body corporate that is a related body corporate of the railway manager within the meaning of the Corporations Act , section 50 .
An officer of an emergency service may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a dead protected animal for training members of the emergency service— buy, accept or receive the animal from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act ; keep the animal; otherwise use the animal, other than— process the animal; or use the animal for a commercial purpose. In this section— emergency service means each of the following services— Marine Rescue Queensland under the Marine Rescue Queensland Act 2024 ; Queensland Fire and Rescue; Rural Fire Service Queensland; the Queensland Ambulance Service; the Queensland Police Service; the State Emergency Service. s 30 amd 2024 Act No. 18 s 39 sch 1 ; 2024 Act No. 22 s 92 sch 1 ; 2024 SL No. 196 s 17 (sec.30-ssec.1) An officer of an emergency service may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a dead protected animal for training members of the emergency service— buy, accept or receive the animal from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act ; keep the animal; otherwise use the animal, other than— process the animal; or use the animal for a commercial purpose. (sec.30-ssec.2) In this section— emergency service means each of the following services— Marine Rescue Queensland under the Marine Rescue Queensland Act 2024 ; Queensland Fire and Rescue; Rural Fire Service Queensland; the Queensland Ambulance Service; the Queensland Police Service; the State Emergency Service.
A person requested by an authorised person to deal with a dead protected animal may— move the animal to a place identified by the authorised person; or otherwise deal with the animal in the way directed by the authorised person. s 30A ins 2023 SL No. 186 s 8
A member of a unit of the Australian Defence Force may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a least concern animal for training members of the unit of the Australian Defence Force about survival in the wild— take the animal; keep the animal; use the animal, other than— process the animal; or use the animal for a commercial purpose; or use the animal in a way that is inconsistent with a military standing order prepared for the unit of the Australian Defence Force. In this section— military standing order means a standing order that— is a general order under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 (Cwlth) ; and includes provisions relating to training members of a unit of the Australian Defence Force about survival in the wild. A copy of a military standing order to which this section applies may be inspected at the department’s head office. (sec.31-ssec.1) A member of a unit of the Australian Defence Force may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a least concern animal for training members of the unit of the Australian Defence Force about survival in the wild— take the animal; keep the animal; use the animal, other than— process the animal; or use the animal for a commercial purpose; or use the animal in a way that is inconsistent with a military standing order prepared for the unit of the Australian Defence Force. (sec.31-ssec.2) In this section— military standing order means a standing order that— is a general order under the Defence Force Discipline Act 1982 (Cwlth) ; and includes provisions relating to training members of a unit of the Australian Defence Force about survival in the wild. A copy of a military standing order to which this section applies may be inspected at the department’s head office.
A person may take an animal that is a protected marine turtle or dugong if— the person holds a permit or other authority granted under the Marine Parks Act 2004 or the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Cwlth) that permits the person to take the animal for Aboriginal tradition or Ailan Kastom; or the person takes the animal under a traditional use of marine resources agreement allowing the person to take the animal. The person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to an animal taken under subsection (1) — keep the animal; use, other than move or process, the animal; move the animal from the place where the animal is taken to the place in the State, or in another State, where the person intends to keep or use the animal. In this section— traditional use of marine resources agreement means— a traditional use of marine resources agreement accredited under— the Marine Parks (Great Barrier Reef Coast) Zoning Plan 2004 , part 5 , division 1 ; or the Marine Parks (Great Sandy) Zoning Plan 2017 , part 5 , division 1 ; or the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2019 , part 6 ; or a traditional use of marine resources agreement accredited, or taken to be accredited, under the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 2019 (Cwlth) , part 4 . s 32 amd 2024 SL No. 196 s 63 sch 1 (sec.32-ssec.1) A person may take an animal that is a protected marine turtle or dugong if— the person holds a permit or other authority granted under the Marine Parks Act 2004 or the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Cwlth) that permits the person to take the animal for Aboriginal tradition or Ailan Kastom; or the person takes the animal under a traditional use of marine resources agreement allowing the person to take the animal. (sec.32-ssec.2) The person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to an animal taken under subsection (1) — keep the animal; use, other than move or process, the animal; move the animal from the place where the animal is taken to the place in the State, or in another State, where the person intends to keep or use the animal. (sec.32-ssec.3) In this section— traditional use of marine resources agreement means— a traditional use of marine resources agreement accredited under— the Marine Parks (Great Barrier Reef Coast) Zoning Plan 2004 , part 5 , division 1 ; or the Marine Parks (Great Sandy) Zoning Plan 2017 , part 5 , division 1 ; or the Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2019 , part 6 ; or a traditional use of marine resources agreement accredited, or taken to be accredited, under the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 2019 (Cwlth) , part 4 .
This section applies if the chief executive gives an animal that is a dead marine mammal to— a Traditional Owner for the land or waters from which the animal was taken or on or in which the animal was found; or a person nominated to the chief executive by a person mentioned in paragraph (a) . A person given an animal under subsection (1) , may carry out any of the following activities for the personal, domestic or non-commercial communal needs of a community or group of Aboriginal peoples or Torres Strait Islander peoples— keep the animal; use, other than move or process, the animal. In this section— representative Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body see the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) . Traditional Owner , for land or waters, means a person of Aboriginal descent or Torres Strait Islander descent who is recognised in the Aboriginal community or Torres Strait Islander community generally, or by a representative Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body for an area that includes the land or waters— as having spiritual or cultural affiliations with the land or waters; or as holding native title in relation to the land or waters. s 33 amd 2024 SL No. 196 s 63 sch 1 (sec.33-ssec.1) This section applies if the chief executive gives an animal that is a dead marine mammal to— a Traditional Owner for the land or waters from which the animal was taken or on or in which the animal was found; or a person nominated to the chief executive by a person mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sec.33-ssec.2) A person given an animal under subsection (1) , may carry out any of the following activities for the personal, domestic or non-commercial communal needs of a community or group of Aboriginal peoples or Torres Strait Islander peoples— keep the animal; use, other than move or process, the animal. (sec.33-ssec.3) In this section— representative Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body see the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) . Traditional Owner , for land or waters, means a person of Aboriginal descent or Torres Strait Islander descent who is recognised in the Aboriginal community or Torres Strait Islander community generally, or by a representative Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander body for an area that includes the land or waters— as having spiritual or cultural affiliations with the land or waters; or as holding native title in relation to the land or waters.
This section applies in relation to a dead protected animal, or a biological sample taken from a live protected animal, if the animal— was taken, or is kept, under the Act , the Exhibited Animals Act 2015 or a law of another State; and is located in the State. A qualified person may carry out any of the following activities for an educational or research purpose— buy, accept or receive the animal or sample from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal or sample under the Act ; keep the animal or sample; otherwise use, other than process, the animal or sample. In this section— qualified person , in relation to a dead protected animal, or a biological sample taken from a live protected animal, means a person to whom— an educational purposes permit for the animal could be granted under chapter 4 , part 12 and chapter 5 , part 2 ; or a research permit for the animal could be granted under chapter 4 , part 15 and chapter 5 , part 2 . s 34 sub 2021 SL No. 36 s 6 (sec.34-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a dead protected animal, or a biological sample taken from a live protected animal, if the animal— was taken, or is kept, under the Act , the Exhibited Animals Act 2015 or a law of another State; and is located in the State. (sec.34-ssec.2) A qualified person may carry out any of the following activities for an educational or research purpose— buy, accept or receive the animal or sample from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal or sample under the Act ; keep the animal or sample; otherwise use, other than process, the animal or sample. (sec.34-ssec.3) In this section— qualified person , in relation to a dead protected animal, or a biological sample taken from a live protected animal, means a person to whom— an educational purposes permit for the animal could be granted under chapter 4 , part 12 and chapter 5 , part 2 ; or a research permit for the animal could be granted under chapter 4 , part 15 and chapter 5 , part 2 .
A State museum, or a relevant person for the museum, may carry out any of the following activities for a scientific or educational purpose, other than biodiscovery— take a protected animal if the taking of the animal is not likely to adversely affect the survival of the animal in the wild; buy, accept or receive a protected or international animal from a person authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act ; keep a protected or international animal at the museum; otherwise use, other than display, a protected or international animal at the museum. See also the Biodiscovery Act 2004 for collection authorities for animals in or on State land under that Act .
A State museum, or a relevant person for the museum, who keeps a live protected animal bred in captivity, or a live international animal, under section 35 (c) , may display the animal at the museum if the animal is displayed— in accordance with section 38 ; and for an authorised display purpose; and if the animal is displayed in a temporary enclosure—for a period of no longer than 1 month. See also the Exhibited Animals Act 2015 for authorities for exhibiting and dealing with particular animals.
A State museum, or a relevant person for the museum, who takes a protected animal under section 35 (a) , may move the animal from the place where the animal is taken to the museum. A State museum, or a relevant person for the museum, who keeps a protected animal under section 35 (c) , may move the animal from the museum to another State museum. However, subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in relation to the movement of a prescribed protected animal out of the State. (sec.37-ssec.1) A State museum, or a relevant person for the museum, who takes a protected animal under section 35 (a) , may move the animal from the place where the animal is taken to the museum. (sec.37-ssec.2) A State museum, or a relevant person for the museum, who keeps a protected animal under section 35 (c) , may move the animal from the museum to another State museum. (sec.37-ssec.3) However, subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in relation to the movement of a prescribed protected animal out of the State.
This section applies in relation to the display of a live protected animal at a State museum under section 36 . The animal must be displayed— in an enclosure that forms an integral part of the display; and in a way that ensures all of the following risks are minimised— the likelihood of the animal’s escape; the risk of injury to a person; the risk of injury or ill-health to the animal. The animal must be supervised by a relevant person for the museum at all times while it is being displayed. The animal must not, without the chief executive’s written approval— be displayed if it has visible signs of illness or injury; or be forced to do an act it would not normally do in the wild. A State museum, or a relevant person for the museum, is taken to comply with subsection (2) (b) if the animal is displayed in accordance with the exhibition code, to the extent the code states the way in which the animal should be displayed. Subsection (5) does not limit the ways in which a person may otherwise comply with subsection (2) (b) . (sec.38-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to the display of a live protected animal at a State museum under section 36 . (sec.38-ssec.2) The animal must be displayed— in an enclosure that forms an integral part of the display; and in a way that ensures all of the following risks are minimised— the likelihood of the animal’s escape; the risk of injury to a person; the risk of injury or ill-health to the animal. (sec.38-ssec.3) The animal must be supervised by a relevant person for the museum at all times while it is being displayed. (sec.38-ssec.4) The animal must not, without the chief executive’s written approval— be displayed if it has visible signs of illness or injury; or be forced to do an act it would not normally do in the wild. (sec.38-ssec.5) A State museum, or a relevant person for the museum, is taken to comply with subsection (2) (b) if the animal is displayed in accordance with the exhibition code, to the extent the code states the way in which the animal should be displayed. (sec.38-ssec.6) Subsection (5) does not limit the ways in which a person may otherwise comply with subsection (2) (b) .
A live dangerous or venomous animal kept under section 35 (c) may be handled by a person only if the person— is a relevant person for the State museum who has appropriate training for handling the animal; or handles the animal as part of training being conducted by the museum.
A State museum must, unless the State museum has a reasonable excuse, keep a record for an animal kept under section 35 (c) . For the requirements for records, see chapter 8 . The museum complies with subsection (1) if a relevant person, or an approved person, for the museum keeps the record for the museum. This section is subject to a provision of a conservation plan about the keeping of a record by a State museum for an animal to which the plan relates. (sec.40-ssec.1) A State museum must, unless the State museum has a reasonable excuse, keep a record for an animal kept under section 35 (c) . For the requirements for records, see chapter 8 . (sec.40-ssec.2) The museum complies with subsection (1) if a relevant person, or an approved person, for the museum keeps the record for the museum. (sec.40-ssec.3) This section is subject to a provision of a conservation plan about the keeping of a record by a State museum for an animal to which the plan relates.
In this part— airport means a strategic airport under a State planning policy. State planning policy see the Planning Act 2016 .
This section applies in relation to a protected animal if— either or both of the following circumstances apply— the animal is causing, or may cause, damage to the aviation infrastructure of an airport; the presence of the animal at an airport is, or may be, a threat to the safety of aircraft, or persons on or around aircraft, operating at an airport; and the owner of the airport has made a reasonable attempt to prevent or minimise the damage or threat and the action taken has not prevented or minimised the damage or threat. installing a fence or other enclosure to prevent an animal from accessing an airport using an audio or visual device or other thing to deter an animal from accessing an airport The owner of the airport, or a relevant person for the owner, may— take the animal at the airport if— the taking of the animal will not adversely affect the survival of the animal in the wild; and the proposed way of taking the animal is humane; and remove or otherwise deal with an animal breeding place used by the animal. Also, the owner or relevant person may— keep an animal taken under subsection (2) (a) for releasing the animal under paragraph (b) ; and release the animal into a prescribed natural habitat for the animal. In this section— aviation infrastructure , of an airport, means infrastructure directly connected with the operation of aircraft at the airport. s 42 amd 2023 SL No. 77 s 5 (sec.42-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a protected animal if— either or both of the following circumstances apply— the animal is causing, or may cause, damage to the aviation infrastructure of an airport; the presence of the animal at an airport is, or may be, a threat to the safety of aircraft, or persons on or around aircraft, operating at an airport; and the owner of the airport has made a reasonable attempt to prevent or minimise the damage or threat and the action taken has not prevented or minimised the damage or threat. installing a fence or other enclosure to prevent an animal from accessing an airport using an audio or visual device or other thing to deter an animal from accessing an airport (sec.42-ssec.2) The owner of the airport, or a relevant person for the owner, may— take the animal at the airport if— the taking of the animal will not adversely affect the survival of the animal in the wild; and the proposed way of taking the animal is humane; and remove or otherwise deal with an animal breeding place used by the animal. (sec.42-ssec.3) Also, the owner or relevant person may— keep an animal taken under subsection (2) (a) for releasing the animal under paragraph (b) ; and release the animal into a prescribed natural habitat for the animal. (sec.42-ssec.4) In this section— aviation infrastructure , of an airport, means infrastructure directly connected with the operation of aircraft at the airport.
The owner of an airport must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, keep a record for an animal taken under section 42 (2) . For the requirements for records, see chapter 8 . The owner complies with subsection (1) if a relevant person, or an approved person, for the owner keeps the record for the owner. This section is subject to a provision of a conservation plan about the keeping of a record by the owner of an airport for an animal to which the plan relates. (sec.43-ssec.1) The owner of an airport must, unless the owner has a reasonable excuse, keep a record for an animal taken under section 42 (2) . For the requirements for records, see chapter 8 . (sec.43-ssec.2) The owner complies with subsection (1) if a relevant person, or an approved person, for the owner keeps the record for the owner. (sec.43-ssec.3) This section is subject to a provision of a conservation plan about the keeping of a record by the owner of an airport for an animal to which the plan relates.
In this division— Tin Can Bay dolphin feeding program means the program, approved by the chief executive, for feeding dolphins in the waters adjacent to lot 80 shown on plan MCH5383. A copy of plan MCH5383 is available on the department’s website.
A person may engage in a commercial interaction with a live dolphin in the wild if the interaction— is part of the Tin Can Bay dolphin feeding program; and is authorised under the conditions of operation imposed by the chief executive on the approval for the program.
If the operator of the Tin Can Bay dolphin feeding program knows, or ought reasonably to know, a dolphin the subject of the program is sick or injured or has died, the operator must, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse— immediately notify a conservation officer of the matter; and if the officer directs the operator to deal with the dolphin in a particular way—deal with the dolphin in the way directed. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. A conservation officer may give a direction under subsection (1) (b) only if the direction is reasonable in the circumstances. (sec.46-ssec.1) If the operator of the Tin Can Bay dolphin feeding program knows, or ought reasonably to know, a dolphin the subject of the program is sick or injured or has died, the operator must, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse— immediately notify a conservation officer of the matter; and if the officer directs the operator to deal with the dolphin in a particular way—deal with the dolphin in the way directed. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.46-ssec.2) A conservation officer may give a direction under subsection (1) (b) only if the direction is reasonable in the circumstances.
The operator of the Tin Can Bay dolphin feeding program must, unless the operator has a reasonable excuse, give the chief executive a written report, in the approved form, about the activities carried out as part of the program— for each month; and within 10 business days after the month ends. Maximum penalty—120 penalty units.
Subject to division 1 , a person may engage in a commercial interaction with a live protected animal in the wild if the person’s interaction with the animal is permitted under— the Marine Parks Act 2004 ; or the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Cwlth) .
This section applies to a dead protected animal, other than a crocodile or emu, lawfully taken, kept and used in another State. A person in the State may move the skin, carcass or meat of the animal into the State if— the person buys the skin, carcass or meat by wholesale from a person in the other State; and the way in which the skin, carcass or meat is packed complies with the requirements of any applicable law of the other State; and the movement of the skin, carcass or meat from the other State is authorised by any applicable law of the other State. See also the following provisions— the Nature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation Plan 2017 , sections 9A to 9C and 83 and schedule 1 ; section 367 and schedule 5 . s 49 amd 2025 SL No. 42 s 14 (sec.49-ssec.1) This section applies to a dead protected animal, other than a crocodile or emu, lawfully taken, kept and used in another State. (sec.49-ssec.2) A person in the State may move the skin, carcass or meat of the animal into the State if— the person buys the skin, carcass or meat by wholesale from a person in the other State; and the way in which the skin, carcass or meat is packed complies with the requirements of any applicable law of the other State; and the movement of the skin, carcass or meat from the other State is authorised by any applicable law of the other State. See also the following provisions— the Nature Conservation (Macropod) Conservation Plan 2017 , sections 9A to 9C and 83 and schedule 1 ; section 367 and schedule 5 .
This section applies to a person who lawfully keeps a protected animal, other than under an animal authority. The person may move the animal— on the person’s land; or if the person keeps the animal at the person’s place of residence and is moving to a new place of residence within the State—to the new place of residence. (sec.50-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who lawfully keeps a protected animal, other than under an animal authority. (sec.50-ssec.2) The person may move the animal— on the person’s land; or if the person keeps the animal at the person’s place of residence and is moving to a new place of residence within the State—to the new place of residence.
This section applies to a person who lawfully keeps a protected animal, other than a dangerous animal, in the State, other than under an animal authority. The person may move the animal to or from an authorised display. However, the person may move the animal to an authorised display under subsection (2) only if the person ensures the animal is moved back to the place where the person keeps the animal as soon as practicable after the animal stops being displayed. (sec.51-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who lawfully keeps a protected animal, other than a dangerous animal, in the State, other than under an animal authority. (sec.51-ssec.2) The person may move the animal to or from an authorised display. (sec.51-ssec.3) However, the person may move the animal to an authorised display under subsection (2) only if the person ensures the animal is moved back to the place where the person keeps the animal as soon as practicable after the animal stops being displayed.
This section applies if— either— a person lawfully keeps a live protected animal other than under an animal authority, and the animal dies; or a person lawfully keeps a dead protected animal other than under an animal authority; and under the Act , the person is authorised to sell or give away the dead animal; and the person sells or gives the dead animal to an authorised buyer for the animal. The person may move the animal from the place where the person keeps the animal to the place where the authorised buyer intends to keep the animal. This section does not apply in relation to an exempt animal. s 52 amd 2025 SL No. 42 s 15 (sec.52-ssec.1) This section applies if— either— a person lawfully keeps a live protected animal other than under an animal authority, and the animal dies; or a person lawfully keeps a dead protected animal other than under an animal authority; and under the Act , the person is authorised to sell or give away the dead animal; and the person sells or gives the dead animal to an authorised buyer for the animal. (sec.52-ssec.2) The person may move the animal from the place where the person keeps the animal to the place where the authorised buyer intends to keep the animal. (sec.52-ssec.3) This section does not apply in relation to an exempt animal.
This section applies in relation to an exempt animal if— the animal has, at all times, been lawfully taken, kept and used; or for an exempt animal bred in captivity—the parents of the animal have, at all times, been lawfully taken, kept and used. A person may carry out any of out the following activities— keep the animal; use the animal, other than— buy, accept or receive the animal from a person who is not authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act or a law of another State; or sell or give the animal to a person who is not authorised to buy, accept or receive the animal under the Act or a law of another State; or process the animal. (sec.53-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an exempt animal if— the animal has, at all times, been lawfully taken, kept and used; or for an exempt animal bred in captivity—the parents of the animal have, at all times, been lawfully taken, kept and used. (sec.53-ssec.2) A person may carry out any of out the following activities— keep the animal; use the animal, other than— buy, accept or receive the animal from a person who is not authorised to sell or give away the animal under the Act or a law of another State; or sell or give the animal to a person who is not authorised to buy, accept or receive the animal under the Act or a law of another State; or process the animal.
A person who keeps and uses an exempt animal under section 53 may breed a mutation of the animal. Under section 92 (1) of the Act , it is an offence for a person to knowingly breed a hybrid or mutation of a protected animal other than under a regulation or an exemption under a regulation.
This section applies in relation to a protected animal that is— if the animal is a marine mammal or a marine turtle—sick or injured; or otherwise—sick, injured or orphaned. A person may carry out any of the following activities to treat or care for the animal— take the animal; keep the animal; move the animal from the place where the person takes possession of the animal to— a place in the State where the person intends to care for the animal; or a place in the State where the holder of a rehabilitation permit, or a relevant person for the holder, intends to keep the animal; or the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon in the State for treatment or care for the animal; or if a conservation officer directs, under section 57 , the person to move the animal to another place—the other place. Subsection (2) does not apply to— the holder of a rehabilitation permit for the animal, or a relevant person for the holder; or a person who— advertises that the person provides animal rescue or rehabilitation services to members of the public but does not hold a rehabilitation permit; or is employed by, or volunteers for, an entity that advertises it provides animal rescue or rehabilitation services to members of the public but does not hold a rehabilitation permit. publishing a phone number or email address, on a website or social media platform, for the purpose of allowing members of the public to report sick, injured or orphaned protected animals s 55 amd 2023 SL No. 186 s 9 ; 2025 SL No. 42 s 16 (sec.55-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a protected animal that is— if the animal is a marine mammal or a marine turtle—sick or injured; or otherwise—sick, injured or orphaned. (sec.55-ssec.2) A person may carry out any of the following activities to treat or care for the animal— take the animal; keep the animal; move the animal from the place where the person takes possession of the animal to— a place in the State where the person intends to care for the animal; or a place in the State where the holder of a rehabilitation permit, or a relevant person for the holder, intends to keep the animal; or the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon in the State for treatment or care for the animal; or if a conservation officer directs, under section 57 , the person to move the animal to another place—the other place. (sec.55-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not apply to— the holder of a rehabilitation permit for the animal, or a relevant person for the holder; or a person who— advertises that the person provides animal rescue or rehabilitation services to members of the public but does not hold a rehabilitation permit; or is employed by, or volunteers for, an entity that advertises it provides animal rescue or rehabilitation services to members of the public but does not hold a rehabilitation permit. publishing a phone number or email address, on a website or social media platform, for the purpose of allowing members of the public to report sick, injured or orphaned protected animals
A person must as soon as practicable after taking possession of an animal mentioned in section 55 (1) (a) , notify a conservation officer that the person has taken possession of the animal, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. Within 72 hours after a person takes possession of an animal mentioned in section 55 (1) (b) , the person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, either— give the animal to the holder of a rehabilitation permit for the animal, or a relevant person for the holder; or give the animal to a veterinary surgeon; or notify a conservation officer that the person has taken possession of the animal. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 56 amd 2023 SL No. 186 s 10 (sec.56-ssec.1) A person must as soon as practicable after taking possession of an animal mentioned in section 55 (1) (a) , notify a conservation officer that the person has taken possession of the animal, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.56-ssec.2) Within 72 hours after a person takes possession of an animal mentioned in section 55 (1) (b) , the person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse, either— give the animal to the holder of a rehabilitation permit for the animal, or a relevant person for the holder; or give the animal to a veterinary surgeon; or notify a conservation officer that the person has taken possession of the animal. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
If a person notifies a conservation officer under section 56 and the officer directs the person to deal with the animal in a particular way, the person must deal with the animal in the way directed, unless the person has a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
A veterinary surgeon may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a protected, international or prohibited animal (the treated animal ) to treat or care for the animal— take the animal; keep the animal; use, other than move or process, the animal; if the animal dies during the treatment or care—move the animal from the place where the surgeon keeps the animal to— the place where the animal is to be buried or incinerated; or if the chief executive has asked the surgeon to move the animal to another place—the other place. See also section 59 for authority to move particular animals. The veterinary surgeon may euthanase a treated animal if the surgeon believes the animal is unable or unlikely to— recover from sickness or injury; or for a protected animal—survive in the wild because the animal is orphaned. s 58 amd 2021 SL No. 36 s 7 (sec.58-ssec.1) A veterinary surgeon may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a protected, international or prohibited animal (the treated animal ) to treat or care for the animal— take the animal; keep the animal; use, other than move or process, the animal; if the animal dies during the treatment or care—move the animal from the place where the surgeon keeps the animal to— the place where the animal is to be buried or incinerated; or if the chief executive has asked the surgeon to move the animal to another place—the other place. See also section 59 for authority to move particular animals. (sec.58-ssec.2) The veterinary surgeon may euthanase a treated animal if the surgeon believes the animal is unable or unlikely to— recover from sickness or injury; or for a protected animal—survive in the wild because the animal is orphaned.
This section applies if a veterinary surgeon treats or cares for a live protected animal at the veterinary premises of the veterinary surgeon. The veterinary surgeon may give away a biological sample taken from the animal if— the sample was taken from the animal while the animal was being treated or cared for; and the person to whom the sample is given intends to keep and use the sample under section 34 . s 58A ins 2021 SL No. 36 s 8 (sec.58A-ssec.1) This section applies if a veterinary surgeon treats or cares for a live protected animal at the veterinary premises of the veterinary surgeon. (sec.58A-ssec.2) The veterinary surgeon may give away a biological sample taken from the animal if— the sample was taken from the animal while the animal was being treated or cared for; and the person to whom the sample is given intends to keep and use the sample under section 34 .
This section applies to a person who lawfully keeps a live protected animal in the State, other than under an animal authority. The person may move the animal— from the place where the animal is being kept (the place of keeping ) to the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon for treatment or care for the animal; or from the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon who treated or cared for the animal to the place of keeping. However, if the premises of the veterinary surgeon is outside the State, the person may move the animal under subsection (2) (a) only if the person ensures the animal is moved back under subsection (2) (b) as soon as practicable after the treatment or care is given. Subsection (3) does not apply to the person if the animal dies. s 59 amd 2025 SL No. 42 s 17 (sec.59-ssec.1) This section applies to a person who lawfully keeps a live protected animal in the State, other than under an animal authority. (sec.59-ssec.2) The person may move the animal— from the place where the animal is being kept (the place of keeping ) to the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon for treatment or care for the animal; or from the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon who treated or cared for the animal to the place of keeping. (sec.59-ssec.3) However, if the premises of the veterinary surgeon is outside the State, the person may move the animal under subsection (2) (a) only if the person ensures the animal is moved back under subsection (2) (b) as soon as practicable after the treatment or care is given. (sec.59-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not apply to the person if the animal dies.
This section applies if— a person lawfully keeps a protected animal under an exhibited animal authority; and the animal dies. The person may carry out any of the following activities— keep the dead animal; See also section 320 in relation to dealing with a dead sampled or implanted animal. sell or give away the dead animal to a person who is authorised to buy, accept or receive the animal under the Act or a law of another State. s 59A ins 2025 SL No. 42 s 18 (sec.59A-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person lawfully keeps a protected animal under an exhibited animal authority; and the animal dies. (sec.59A-ssec.2) The person may carry out any of the following activities— keep the dead animal; See also section 320 in relation to dealing with a dead sampled or implanted animal. sell or give away the dead animal to a person who is authorised to buy, accept or receive the animal under the Act or a law of another State.
A person may move a dead sampled or implanted animal from the place where the animal died, or was kept, to— the premises of a veterinary surgeon for the purpose of performing an autopsy on the animal; or if the animal is frozen—the chief executive. See also sections 87 (2) and 320 (2) for requirements to perform an autopsy on a dead sampled or implanted animal or to give the animal to the chief executive. A person may move a biological sample taken from a dead sampled or implanted animal during the autopsy from the premises of the veterinary surgeon that performed the autopsy to the chief executive. See also sections 87 (3) (a) and 320 (3) (a) for requirements to give a biological sample taken from a dead sampled or implanted animal during the autopsy to the chief executive. s 60 amd 2021 SL No. 36 s 9 (sec.60-ssec.1) A person may move a dead sampled or implanted animal from the place where the animal died, or was kept, to— the premises of a veterinary surgeon for the purpose of performing an autopsy on the animal; or if the animal is frozen—the chief executive. See also sections 87 (2) and 320 (2) for requirements to perform an autopsy on a dead sampled or implanted animal or to give the animal to the chief executive. (sec.60-ssec.2) A person may move a biological sample taken from a dead sampled or implanted animal during the autopsy from the premises of the veterinary surgeon that performed the autopsy to the chief executive. See also sections 87 (3) (a) and 320 (3) (a) for requirements to give a biological sample taken from a dead sampled or implanted animal during the autopsy to the chief executive.
This section applies in relation to a dead protected, international or prohibited animal. A veterinary surgeon, or a person being supervised by a veterinary surgeon, may use the animal to perform an autopsy, regardless of whether the animal died before or after the surgeon received it. s 60AA ins 2023 SL No. 186 s 11 (sec.60AA-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a dead protected, international or prohibited animal. (sec.60AA-ssec.2) A veterinary surgeon, or a person being supervised by a veterinary surgeon, may use the animal to perform an autopsy, regardless of whether the animal died before or after the surgeon received it.
This section applies if a veterinary surgeon— treats or cares for a protected animal that dies at the veterinary premises of the veterinary surgeon; or performs an autopsy on a dead protected animal. The veterinary surgeon, with the consent of the owner or custodian of the animal, may give away the animal to a person who intends to keep and use the animal under section 34 . s 60A ins 2021 SL No. 36 s 10 (sec.60A-ssec.1) This section applies if a veterinary surgeon— treats or cares for a protected animal that dies at the veterinary premises of the veterinary surgeon; or performs an autopsy on a dead protected animal. (sec.60A-ssec.2) The veterinary surgeon, with the consent of the owner or custodian of the animal, may give away the animal to a person who intends to keep and use the animal under section 34 .
This section applies to a local government if— a flying-fox roost is located in an urban flying-fox management area in the local government’s local government area; and the local government has not been granted a flying-fox roost management permit. The local government, or a relevant person for the local government, may— destroy the flying-fox roost; or drive away, or attempt to drive away, a flying-fox from the roost; or disturb a flying fox in the roost. However, the local government or relevant person may act under subsection (2) only in a way that complies with the flying-fox roost management code. (sec.61-ssec.1) This section applies to a local government if— a flying-fox roost is located in an urban flying-fox management area in the local government’s local government area; and the local government has not been granted a flying-fox roost management permit. (sec.61-ssec.2) The local government, or a relevant person for the local government, may— destroy the flying-fox roost; or drive away, or attempt to drive away, a flying-fox from the roost; or disturb a flying fox in the roost. (sec.61-ssec.3) However, the local government or relevant person may act under subsection (2) only in a way that complies with the flying-fox roost management code.
A person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a tree that is a flying-fox roost— cut the branches of the tree; put mulch near the tree; mow grass near the tree; cut, remove or destroy vegetation near the tree; use a hose or water sprinkler near the tree; build, maintain or remove infrastructure near the tree. The clearing of vegetation is regulated by the Vegetation Management Act 1999 . However, the person may act under subsection (1) only in a way that complies with the flying-fox roost low impact activities code. In this section— infrastructure includes a building, or other structure, built or used for any purpose, including, for example, a fence, pipeline or road. (sec.62-ssec.1) A person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a tree that is a flying-fox roost— cut the branches of the tree; put mulch near the tree; mow grass near the tree; cut, remove or destroy vegetation near the tree; use a hose or water sprinkler near the tree; build, maintain or remove infrastructure near the tree. The clearing of vegetation is regulated by the Vegetation Management Act 1999 . (sec.62-ssec.2) However, the person may act under subsection (1) only in a way that complies with the flying-fox roost low impact activities code. (sec.62-ssec.3) In this section— infrastructure includes a building, or other structure, built or used for any purpose, including, for example, a fence, pipeline or road.
This section applies in relation to an educational institution that does not hold an animal authority for taking, keeping or using amphibians. The educational institution, or a relevant person for the educational institution, may carry out any of the following activities— catch a tadpole that is a least concern amphibian on land owned by or for the educational institution; keep the amphibian on the land, for educational purposes, until the amphibian undergoes metamorphosis; use, other than sell, give away or process, the amphibian on the land, for educational purposes, until the amphibian undergoes metamorphosis; release the amphibian into the wild— at the place where the amphibian was taken; and in the way stated in a departmental code of practice for the amphibian. s 63 amd 2025 SL No. 125 s 5 (sec.63-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to an educational institution that does not hold an animal authority for taking, keeping or using amphibians. (sec.63-ssec.2) The educational institution, or a relevant person for the educational institution, may carry out any of the following activities— catch a tadpole that is a least concern amphibian on land owned by or for the educational institution; keep the amphibian on the land, for educational purposes, until the amphibian undergoes metamorphosis; use, other than sell, give away or process, the amphibian on the land, for educational purposes, until the amphibian undergoes metamorphosis; release the amphibian into the wild— at the place where the amphibian was taken; and in the way stated in a departmental code of practice for the amphibian.
This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person was permitted to keep a permitted reptile under the Act , other than under a licence, permit or other authority under the Act . The person may keep the reptile. In this section— permitted reptile means a least concern reptile, other than— a freshwater crocodile ( Crocodylus johnstoni ); or a reptile of the family Elapidae that is a dangerous animal. (sec.64-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person was permitted to keep a permitted reptile under the Act , other than under a licence, permit or other authority under the Act . (sec.64-ssec.2) The person may keep the reptile. (sec.64-ssec.3) In this section— permitted reptile means a least concern reptile, other than— a freshwater crocodile ( Crocodylus johnstoni ); or a reptile of the family Elapidae that is a dangerous animal.
This section applies if— a person keeps a reptile under section 64 ; and the reptile produces an offspring (a breeding event ). The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse— notify the chief executive of the breeding event within 24 hours of the event; and if the chief executive, or a conservation officer, directs the person to deal with the offspring in a particular way—deal with the offspring in the way directed. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units. (sec.65-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person keeps a reptile under section 64 ; and the reptile produces an offspring (a breeding event ). (sec.65-ssec.2) The person must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse— notify the chief executive of the breeding event within 24 hours of the event; and if the chief executive, or a conservation officer, directs the person to deal with the offspring in a particular way—deal with the offspring in the way directed. Maximum penalty—80 penalty units.
This section applies in relation to a fish of a relevant species that has, at all times, been lawfully obtained and kept, other than under an animal authority. A person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to the fish for a purpose other than a commercial purpose— keep the fish; buy, accept or receive the fish; sell or give away the fish; if the fish is sold or given away—move the fish from the place where the fish was kept before the fish was sold or given away to the place where the person who bought, accepted or received the fish intends to keep it. In this section— relevant species means each of the following species of fish— Daintree rainbowfish ( Cairnsichthys bitaeniatus ); Elizabeth Springs goby ( Chlamydogobius micropterus ); Flinders Ranges mogurnda ( Mogurnda clivicola ); Oxleyan pygmy perch ( Nannoperca oxleyana ). s 66 amd 2021 SL No. 165 s 6 sub 2023 SL No. 77 s 6 ; 2024 SL No. 196 s 18 (sec.66-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a fish of a relevant species that has, at all times, been lawfully obtained and kept, other than under an animal authority. (sec.66-ssec.2) A person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to the fish for a purpose other than a commercial purpose— keep the fish; buy, accept or receive the fish; sell or give away the fish; if the fish is sold or given away—move the fish from the place where the fish was kept before the fish was sold or given away to the place where the person who bought, accepted or received the fish intends to keep it. (sec.66-ssec.3) In this section— relevant species means each of the following species of fish— Daintree rainbowfish ( Cairnsichthys bitaeniatus ); Elizabeth Springs goby ( Chlamydogobius micropterus ); Flinders Ranges mogurnda ( Mogurnda clivicola ); Oxleyan pygmy perch ( Nannoperca oxleyana ).
A person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a fish of a regulated species to the extent the person is authorised under the Fisheries Act 1994 to carry out the activity— take the fish; keep the fish; use the fish; release the fish into the wild. In this section— regulated species means each of the following species of fish— Australian lungfish ( Neoceratodus forsteri ); largetooth sawfish ( Pristis pristis ); Mary River cod ( Maccullochella mariensis ); redfish ( Centroberyx affinis ); scalloped hammerhead ( Sphyrna lewini ); silver perch ( Bidyanus bidyanus ). s 66A ins 2024 SL No. 196 s 18 amd 2025 SL No. 42 s 19 (sec.66A-ssec.1) A person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a fish of a regulated species to the extent the person is authorised under the Fisheries Act 1994 to carry out the activity— take the fish; keep the fish; use the fish; release the fish into the wild. (sec.66A-ssec.2) In this section— regulated species means each of the following species of fish— Australian lungfish ( Neoceratodus forsteri ); largetooth sawfish ( Pristis pristis ); Mary River cod ( Maccullochella mariensis ); redfish ( Centroberyx affinis ); scalloped hammerhead ( Sphyrna lewini ); silver perch ( Bidyanus bidyanus ).
A person may carry out any of the following activities in relation to a natural product derived from a protected animal for a purpose other than a commercial purpose— take the product; keep the product; use the product.
This chapter— authorises particular persons to carry out particular activities in relation to particular animals if those persons have been granted, or automatically issued, animal authorities; and imposes restrictions on the grant, or automatic issue, of animal authorities; and imposes conditions on animal authorities. Part 5 , division 4 of the Act contains offences prohibiting particular persons from carrying out particular activities in relation to protected animals unless the persons or activities are authorised under the Act . See chapter 3 for activities authorised without holding animal authorities. See part 2 , division 3 about moving particular animals under authorities. See part 16 and chapter 5 , part 2 about movement permits authorising the movement of animals. s 68 amd 2025 SL No. 125 s 34 s ch 1 pt 1
This section applies if— a provision of this regulation (the regulation provision ) states what a holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder— may do under the authority; or must or must not do under the authority; or may do, or must do, on conditions under the authority; and a provision of a conservation plan (the conservation plan provision ) applying to an authorised animal for the authority is inconsistent with the regulation provision. Unless otherwise stated in the conservation plan provision, the conservation plan provision prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. See the Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018 , part 4 , division 1 for limitations on activities authorised under particular wildlife authorities. (sec.69-ssec.1) This section applies if— a provision of this regulation (the regulation provision ) states what a holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder— may do under the authority; or must or must not do under the authority; or may do, or must do, on conditions under the authority; and a provision of a conservation plan (the conservation plan provision ) applying to an authorised animal for the authority is inconsistent with the regulation provision. (sec.69-ssec.2) Unless otherwise stated in the conservation plan provision, the conservation plan provision prevails to the extent of the inconsistency. See the Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018 , part 4 , division 1 for limitations on activities authorised under particular wildlife authorities.
This section applies if— a provision of parts 3 to 18 authorises (the general authorisation ) a person to carry out an activity under an animal authority; and another provision of parts 3 to 18 authorises (the specific authorisation ) the person to carry out the activity under the authority in particular circumstances. To the extent practicable— the general authorisation and the specific authorisation are to be read together; and the specific authorisation limits the general authorisation. Section 91 authorises the holder of a standard licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to use an authorised animal under the licence, including, for example, to move an authorised animal. Section 93 authorises the holder or relevant person to move an authorised animal under the licence in particular circumstances. The holder or relevant person is only authorised, under section 91 , to move an authorised animal under the licence to the extent the movement is permitted under section 93 . Section 151 authorises the holder of a farming licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to use an authorised animal under the licence, including, for example, display an authorised animal. Section 152 authorises the holder or relevant person to display an authorised animal under the licence in particular circumstances. The holder or relevant person is only authorised, under section 151 , to display an authorised animal under the licence to the extent the display is permitted under section 152 . (sec.70-ssec.1) This section applies if— a provision of parts 3 to 18 authorises (the general authorisation ) a person to carry out an activity under an animal authority; and another provision of parts 3 to 18 authorises (the specific authorisation ) the person to carry out the activity under the authority in particular circumstances. (sec.70-ssec.2) To the extent practicable— the general authorisation and the specific authorisation are to be read together; and the specific authorisation limits the general authorisation. Section 91 authorises the holder of a standard licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to use an authorised animal under the licence, including, for example, to move an authorised animal. Section 93 authorises the holder or relevant person to move an authorised animal under the licence in particular circumstances. The holder or relevant person is only authorised, under section 91 , to move an authorised animal under the licence to the extent the movement is permitted under section 93 . Section 151 authorises the holder of a farming licence, or a relevant person for the holder, to use an authorised animal under the licence, including, for example, display an authorised animal. Section 152 authorises the holder or relevant person to display an authorised animal under the licence in particular circumstances. The holder or relevant person is only authorised, under section 151 , to display an authorised animal under the licence to the extent the display is permitted under section 152 .
Nothing in this chapter authorises the holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder, to keep or use an animal— not lawfully obtained by the holder or relevant person; or for an international or prohibited animal—not lawfully introduced into the State. See sections 88 (5) , 90A and 91 (1) (c) of the Act for offences in relation to animals not lawfully taken or introduced. Part 5 , divisions 4 to 6 of the Act contains other restrictions about keeping, using or moving wildlife.
If an animal authority applies to a live animal of a particular species, nothing in this chapter authorises the holder of the authority, or a relevant person for the holder, to take, keep or use a dead animal of the species. If an animal authority applies to a dead animal of a particular species, nothing in this chapter authorises the holder of the authority, or a relevant person for the holder, to take, keep or use a live animal of the species. (sec.72-ssec.1) If an animal authority applies to a live animal of a particular species, nothing in this chapter authorises the holder of the authority, or a relevant person for the holder, to take, keep or use a dead animal of the species. (sec.72-ssec.2) If an animal authority applies to a dead animal of a particular species, nothing in this chapter authorises the holder of the authority, or a relevant person for the holder, to take, keep or use a live animal of the species.
This section applies if a provision of this chapter authorises the holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder, to— take an authorised animal by killing the animal; and keep or use the animal. The provision does not authorise the holder or relevant person to take, keep or use an authorised animal that was not killed by the holder or relevant person. an authorised animal found already dead by the holder or relevant person an authorised animal killed by someone other than the holder or relevant person a live authorised animal (sec.73-ssec.1) This section applies if a provision of this chapter authorises the holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder, to— take an authorised animal by killing the animal; and keep or use the animal. (sec.73-ssec.2) The provision does not authorise the holder or relevant person to take, keep or use an authorised animal that was not killed by the holder or relevant person. an authorised animal found already dead by the holder or relevant person an authorised animal killed by someone other than the holder or relevant person a live authorised animal
This section applies if, under an animal authority, the holder of the authority, or a relevant person for the holder, sells or gives an authorised animal to an authorised buyer for the animal. The holder, relevant person or authorised buyer may move the animal from the place where the holder or relevant person keeps the animal to the place where the authorised buyer intends to keep the animal. Subsection (2) does not authorise the holder, relevant person or authorised buyer to move— a live special native animal; or a prescribed protected animal— to another country; or into another State if the movement is, whether directly or indirectly, associated with— moving the animal to another country; or selling, giving or moving the animal to a person in another country. (sec.74-ssec.1) This section applies if, under an animal authority, the holder of the authority, or a relevant person for the holder, sells or gives an authorised animal to an authorised buyer for the animal. (sec.74-ssec.2) The holder, relevant person or authorised buyer may move the animal from the place where the holder or relevant person keeps the animal to the place where the authorised buyer intends to keep the animal. (sec.74-ssec.3) Subsection (2) does not authorise the holder, relevant person or authorised buyer to move— a live special native animal; or a prescribed protected animal— to another country; or into another State if the movement is, whether directly or indirectly, associated with— moving the animal to another country; or selling, giving or moving the animal to a person in another country.
This section applies if, under an animal authority, the holder of the authority, or a relevant person for the holder, buys, accepts or receives an authorised animal from an authorised interstate seller for the animal. The holder, relevant person or authorised interstate seller may move the animal from the place where the authorised interstate seller keeps the animal to— the licensed premises for the animal authority; or another authorised premises for the animal. This section does not authorise the holder, relevant person or authorised interstate seller to move— a live special native animal; or a dead crocodile or emu; or a prescribed protected animal— to another country; or into another State if the movement is, whether directly or indirectly, associated with— moving the animal to another country; or selling, giving or moving the animal to a person in another country. (sec.75-ssec.1) This section applies if, under an animal authority, the holder of the authority, or a relevant person for the holder, buys, accepts or receives an authorised animal from an authorised interstate seller for the animal. (sec.75-ssec.2) The holder, relevant person or authorised interstate seller may move the animal from the place where the authorised interstate seller keeps the animal to— the licensed premises for the animal authority; or another authorised premises for the animal. (sec.75-ssec.3) This section does not authorise the holder, relevant person or authorised interstate seller to move— a live special native animal; or a dead crocodile or emu; or a prescribed protected animal— to another country; or into another State if the movement is, whether directly or indirectly, associated with— moving the animal to another country; or selling, giving or moving the animal to a person in another country.
This section applies if the holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder, keeps an authorised animal under the authority. The holder or relevant person may move the animal— on the authorised premises for the animal; or if the animal is kept at the holder’s or relevant person’s place of business and the holder or relevant person moves to a new place of business within the State—to the new place of business; or if the animal is kept at the holder’s or relevant person’s place of residence and the holder or relevant person moves to a new place of residence within the State—to the new place of residence. See section 80 for the requirement to notify the chief executive of particular changes, including a change of address stated in an animal authority. (sec.76-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder, keeps an authorised animal under the authority. (sec.76-ssec.2) The holder or relevant person may move the animal— on the authorised premises for the animal; or if the animal is kept at the holder’s or relevant person’s place of business and the holder or relevant person moves to a new place of business within the State—to the new place of business; or if the animal is kept at the holder’s or relevant person’s place of residence and the holder or relevant person moves to a new place of residence within the State—to the new place of residence. See section 80 for the requirement to notify the chief executive of particular changes, including a change of address stated in an animal authority.
This section applies if the holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder, keeps a live authorised animal in the State under the authority. The holder or relevant person may move the animal— from the place where the animal is being kept (the place of keeping ) to the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon for treatment or care for the animal; or from the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon who treated or cared for the animal to the place of keeping. However, if the premises of the veterinary surgeon is outside the State, the holder or relevant person may move the animal under subsection (2) (a) only if the holder or relevant person ensures the animal is moved back under subsection (2) (b) as soon as practicable after the treatment or care is given. Subsection (3) does not apply to the holder or relevant person if the animal dies. (sec.77-ssec.1) This section applies if the holder of an animal authority, or a relevant person for the holder, keeps a live authorised animal in the State under the authority. (sec.77-ssec.2) The holder or relevant person may move the animal— from the place where the animal is being kept (the place of keeping ) to the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon for treatment or care for the animal; or from the veterinary premises of a veterinary surgeon who treated or cared for the animal to the place of keeping. (sec.77-ssec.3) However, if the premises of the veterinary surgeon is outside the State, the holder or relevant person may move the animal under subsection (2) (a) only if the holder or relevant person ensures the animal is moved back under subsection (2) (b) as soon as practicable after the treatment or care is given. (sec.77-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not apply to the holder or relevant person if the animal dies.
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This regulation may be cited as the Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020 .
This regulation commences on 22 August 2020.
The dictionary in schedule 7 defines particular words used in this regulation.
A person acts for a commercial purpose if the person acts for gain or reward. Without limiting subsection (1) , a person acts for a commercial purpose if— the person takes, keeps or uses an animal— as part of a business; or for a home-based business, home occupation, or similar business, under a local law or a planning scheme; or the person buys or sells an animal and income tax is payable under a law of the Commonwealth for the proceeds from any sale of the animal; or the person takes or uses an animal while carrying on a business that involves buying or selling animals of the same species; or the person brings an animal, or has an animal brought, into the State for the main purpose of selling the animal; or the person displays an animal— in a public place in a way that another person may reasonably believe it is for sale; or in a way that promotes a particular product or service or a business. (sec.4-ssec.1) A person acts for a commercial purpose if the person acts for gain or reward. (sec.4-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1) , a person acts for a commercial purpose if— the person takes, keeps or uses an animal— as part of a business; or for a home-based business, home occupation, or similar business, under a local law or a planning scheme; or the person buys or sells an animal and income tax is payable under a law of the Commonwealth for the proceeds from any sale of the animal; or the person takes or uses an animal while carrying on a business that involves buying or selling animals of the same species; or the person brings an animal, or has an animal brought, into the State for the main purpose of selling the animal; or the person displays an animal— in a public place in a way that another person may reasonably believe it is for sale; or in a way that promotes a particular product or service or a business.
Subject to subsections (2) and (3) , a relevant person , for the holder of an animal authority, is— if the holder is an individual—an employee or agent of the individual acting under the direction of the individual; or if the holder is a corporation, other than an incorporated association— the person in charge for the authority; or an executive officer, employee or agent of the corporation acting under the direction of the person mentioned in subparagraph (i) . A relevant person , for the holder of a rehabilitation permit, if the holder is an incorporated association, is— the person in charge for the authority; or an officer, member, employee or agent of the holder acting under the direction of the person mentioned in paragraph (a) . A relevant person , for an entity other than the holder of an animal authority, is— the person in charge of the entity; or an executive officer, employee or agent of the entity acting under the direction of the entity or the person mentioned in paragraph (a) . s 5 amd 2025 SL No. 125 s 4 (sec.5-ssec.1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3) , a relevant person , for the holder of an animal authority, is— if the holder is an individual—an employee or agent of the individual acting under the direction of the individual; or if the holder is a corporation, other than an incorporated association— the person in charge for the authority; or an executive officer, employee or agent of the corporation acting under the direction of the person mentioned in subparagraph (i) . (sec.5-ssec.2) A relevant person , for the holder of a rehabilitation permit, if the holder is an incorporated association, is— the person in charge for the authority; or an officer, member, employee or agent of the holder acting under the direction of the person mentioned in paragraph (a) . (sec.5-ssec.3) A relevant person , for an entity other than the holder of an animal authority, is— the person in charge of the entity; or an executive officer, employee or agent of the entity acting under the direction of the entity or the person mentioned in paragraph (a) .
In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which a particular category appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that— is of that type; and is of that category. A reference to a class 1 bird is a reference to a bird that is a class 1 animal. In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which a particular class of wildlife appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that— is of that type; and is prescribed as wildlife of that class by chapter 2 . A reference to a near threatened amphibian is a reference to an amphibian that is prescribed as near threatened wildlife by chapter 2 . A reference to a near threatened class 1 amphibian is a reference to an amphibian that is a class 1 animal and prescribed as near threatened wildlife by chapter 2 . In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which the word ‘protected’ appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that is a protected animal of that type. A reference to a protected bird is a reference to a bird that is a protected animal. In this section— category means a category of animal mentioned in chapter 2 , part 4 . (sec.6-ssec.1) In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which a particular category appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that— is of that type; and is of that category. A reference to a class 1 bird is a reference to a bird that is a class 1 animal. (sec.6-ssec.2) In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which a particular class of wildlife appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that— is of that type; and is prescribed as wildlife of that class by chapter 2 . A reference to a near threatened amphibian is a reference to an amphibian that is prescribed as near threatened wildlife by chapter 2 . A reference to a near threatened class 1 amphibian is a reference to an amphibian that is a class 1 animal and prescribed as near threatened wildlife by chapter 2 . (sec.6-ssec.3) In this regulation, a reference to a type of animal in which the word ‘protected’ appears before the type of animal is a reference to an animal that is a protected animal of that type. A reference to a protected bird is a reference to a bird that is a protected animal. (sec.6-ssec.4) In this section— category means a category of animal mentioned in chapter 2 , part 4 .
Subject to subsection (2) , the scientific names used for animals mentioned in this regulation follow— the names used in a recognised database; or the names used by the Queensland Museum. However, if a provision of this regulation about an animal includes a scientific reference, the scientific name for the animal follows the scientific reference. In this section— Queensland Museum means the board under the Queensland Museum Act 1970 . recognised database means a database containing species information about animals that is maintained by or for the State, another State or the Commonwealth. the Australian Faunal Directory maintained by the Commonwealth department with responsibility for matters relating to the environment the WildNet database maintained by the department (sec.7-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , the scientific names used for animals mentioned in this regulation follow— the names used in a recognised database; or the names used by the Queensland Museum. (sec.7-ssec.2) However, if a provision of this regulation about an animal includes a scientific reference, the scientific name for the animal follows the scientific reference. (sec.7-ssec.3) In this section— Queensland Museum means the board under the Queensland Museum Act 1970 . recognised database means a database containing species information about animals that is maintained by or for the State, another State or the Commonwealth. the Australian Faunal Directory maintained by the Commonwealth department with responsibility for matters relating to the environment the WildNet database maintained by the department
Unless otherwise stated, a species of animal mentioned in this regulation includes all subspecies of the species.
A reference in this regulation to a licence, permit or other authority of a type mentioned in chapter 4 , parts 3 to 18 is a reference to a licence, permit or authority of that type granted, or automatically issued, under chapter 5 . A reference to a standard licence is a reference to a standard licence granted, or automatically issued, under chapter 5 . A reference in this regulation to an animal authority for an animal is a reference to an animal authority that applies to the animal whether or not the authority applies to— more than 1 animal; or animals of different types or species. A reference in this regulation to an activity being carried out under an animal authority is a reference to an activity being carried out under a provision of this regulation that applies as a result of the grant, or automatic issue, of the authority. A reference to the taking of a macropod under a harvesting licence is a reference to the taking of the macropod under section 129 (a) . s 9 amd 2025 SL No. 125 s 34 s ch 1 pt 1 (sec.9-ssec.1) A reference in this regulation to a licence, permit or other authority of a type mentioned in chapter 4 , parts 3 to 18 is a reference to a licence, permit or authority of that type granted, or automatically issued, under chapter 5 . A reference to a standard licence is a reference to a standard licence granted, or automatically issued, under chapter 5 . (sec.9-ssec.2) A reference in this regulation to an animal authority for an animal is a reference to an animal authority that applies to the animal whether or not the authority applies to— more than 1 animal; or animals of different types or species. (sec.9-ssec.3) A reference in this regulation to an activity being carried out under an animal authority is a reference to an activity being carried out under a provision of this regulation that applies as a result of the grant, or automatic issue, of the authority. A reference to the taking of a macropod under a harvesting licence is a reference to the taking of the macropod under section 129 (a) .
This section applies for working out the amount of a fee or other matter expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units. For the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded— if the result is not more than $2.50—to the nearest cent (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $2.50 but not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $100 but not more than $500—to the nearest multiple of 10 cents (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $500—to the nearest dollar (rounding one-half upwards). s 9A ins 2022 SL No. 17 s 19 (sec.9A-ssec.1) This section applies for working out the amount of a fee or other matter expressed in this regulation as a number of fee units. (sec.9A-ssec.2) For the purpose of the Acts Interpretation Act 1954 , section 48C (3) , the amount is to be rounded— if the result is not more than $2.50—to the nearest cent (rounding one-half upwards); or if the result is more than $2.50 but not more than $100—to the nearest multiple of 5 cents (rounding one-
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