Forestry Act 1959

This section applies to—

a forest officer in relation to a State forest or timber reserve (a relevant area); or

a plantation officer in relation to a licence area (also a relevant area).

The officer may direct a person in charge of an animal, other than stock, in a relevant area to remove the animal from the area if the officer is satisfied the animal—

is unlawfully in the area; or

has been a disturbance in the area; or

is a danger to people, property, other animals or wildlife in the area; or

is in danger of injury because of activities being conducted in the area.

A person given a direction under this section must, unless the person has a reasonable excuse—

comply with the direction—

immediately after the direction is given; or

if the direction includes a time within which the person must comply, within that time; and

ensure the animal is not returned to the relevant area within 24 hours after its removal.