Wildlife Act 1975

If any loss of or serious damage to property occurs in the course of or as a direct result of an authorised operation (other than property of the Department, the Game Management Authority or a participant in the operation), the principal law enforcement officer for the operation must report the loss or damage to the Secretary or the Game Management Authority (as appropriate) as soon as practicable.

The Secretary or the Game Management Authority must take all reasonable steps to notify the owner of the property of the loss or damage.

The Secretary or the Game Management Authority is not required to notify the owner of property under this section until the Secretary or the Game Management Authority is satisfied that notification would not—

compromise or hinder the authorised operation; or

compromise the identity of a participant in the authorised operation; or

endanger the life or safety of any person; or

prejudice any legal proceeding; or

otherwise be contrary to the public interest.

If any personal injury occurs in the course of or as a direct result of an authorised operation, the principal law enforcement officer for the operation must report the injury to the Secretary or the Game Management Authority (as appropriate) as soon as practicable.