Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2018

A fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence authorises the holder of the licence to possess fauna in Category B or Category C as a pet.

When granting a fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence, the CEO must designate the licence as either —

a standard fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence, relating to fauna in Category B; or

an advanced fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence, relating to fauna in Category C.

A fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence may be further limited to a particular category of fauna specified in the licence.

Without limiting any other provision of these regulations, a fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence may include a condition that provides that any fauna kept under the licence may only be given, transferred or surrendered to —

the holder of another fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence; or

the holder of a fauna dealing (pet dealer’s) licence; or

a wildlife officer or another person specified by a wildlife officer; or

a veterinarian.

A fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) licence may authorise the holder of the licence to place the fauna on display to the extent specified in the licence.