Nature Conservation (Estuarine Crocodile) Conservation Plan 2018

This section applies if the chief executive has given the holder of the crocodile management authority a written notice identifying a problem crocodile that may be caught under the authority.

The holder must, within 72 hours after the day the notice is given—

put the equipment to be used to catch the crocodile in place; or

if the holder intends to catch the crocodile by using a method that does not involve the placement of equipment—take reasonable steps to ensure the crocodile is caught within a reasonable period.

If the holder does not comply with subsection (2), the chief executive may cancel the authority.

Before acting under subsection (3), the chief executive must—

advise the holder that the chief executive proposes to cancel the authority under this section; and

give the holder a reasonable opportunity to make a written submission to the chief executive about the proposed cancellation; and

have regard to all submissions made by the holder.

However, subsection (4) does not apply if the chief executive reasonably believes—

complying with the subsection will adversely affect—

the likelihood of catching the crocodile; or

the likelihood of catching the crocodile before it attacks a person, aquaculture fisheries resources, stock or a working dog; and

it is necessary that another person catch the crocodile.