Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020

The chief executive must not grant a research permit to a person unless—

the person is, or is associated with—

a tertiary institution or other similar institution administered by, or under a law of, the Commonwealth or a State; or

an entity that is involved in scientific research; and

for a person associated with the institution or entity—the chief executive is satisfied research to be carried out under the permit is consistent with the requirements of the institution or entity.

The chief executive must not grant a research permit to an individual unless the individual—

is receiving, or has completed, postgraduate training in scientific research relevant to the activities the individual proposes to carry out under the permit; or

has achieved a satisfactory level of competence in scientific research relevant to the activities the individual proposes to carry out under the permit.

The chief executive must not grant a research permit for taking an animal by using a weapon to an individual who is under 17 years.