Domestic Animals Act 1994

A person or body may apply to the Secretary for an authorisation for a pet rehoming organisation if the organisation—

has an ABN; and

is registered under Part 2‑1 of the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission Act 2012 of the Commonwealth.

An application under subsection (1) must—

be in the form and manner approved by the Secretary; and

specify the date of the pet rehoming organisation's registration under Part 2‑1 of the Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission Act 2012 of the Commonwealth; and

specify the names of each person who is responsible for administering the pet rehoming organisation; and

include the prescribed information; and

be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

The Secretary, by notice in writing, may require the applicant to provide, within a reasonable period specified in the notice, any further information that the Secretary considers necessary to decide the application.