Wildlife Act 1975

If the Secretary is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to do so, the Secretary may cancel an authorisation that the Secretary has given.

If the Game Management Authority is satisfied that there are reasonable grounds to do so, the Authority may cancel an authorisation it has given.

Before cancelling an authorisation the Secretary or Game Management Authority (as appropriate) must—

notify the holder that it is proposed to cancel the authorisation; and

allow the holder of the authorisation an opportunity to make either oral or written submissions.

Submissions under subsection (2) must be made within the period specified in the notice.

In making a decision as to whether or not to cancel an authorisation, the Secretary or Game Management Authority (as appropriate) must—

have regard to any submissions made under subsection (2) within the period specified in the notice; and

must notify the holder of the decision.

A cancellation under this section has effect from the time specified in the notice under subsection (4).

Any wildlife held under an authorisation the Secretary has given which has been cancelled under this section must be disposed of in accordance with the directions of the Secretary.

Any game or specified birds held under an authorisation which has been cancelled under this section must be disposed of in accordance with the directions of the Game Management Authority.