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All care has been taken when compiling this list however it is subject to change. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, email palm@des.qld.gov.au for clarification.

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Displaying licence information for 223 birds.

Adelaide rosella (Platycercus elegans adelaidae)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Apostlebird (Struthidea cinerea)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Australasian figbird (Sphecotheres vieilloti)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Australasian shoveler (Spatula rhynchotis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Australian brush-turkey (Alectura lathami)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Australian ringneck (Barnardius zonarius)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Australian shelduck (Tadorna tadornoides)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Australian white ibis (Threskiornis molucca)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Australian wood duck (Chenonetta jubata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Banded lapwing (Vanellus tricolor)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Banded stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Bar-shouldered dove (Geopelia humeralis)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Baudin's black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus baudinii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Beautiful firetail (Stagonopleura bella)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Black swan (Cygnus atratus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Black-breasted button-quail (Turnix melanogaster)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Black-faced woodswallow (Artamus cinereus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Black-tailed native hen (Gallinula ventralis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Black-throated finch (Poephila cincta)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Black-winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Blue bonnet (Northiella haematogaster)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Blue-billed duck (Oxyura australis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Blue-breasted fairy-wren (Malurus pulcherrimus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Blue-faced honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Blue-faced parrot-finch (Erythrura trichroa)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Blue-winged kookaburra (Dacelo leachii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Blue-winged parrot (Neophema chrysostoma)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Bourke's parrot (Neopsephotus bourkii)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Brown cuckoo-dove (Macropygia amboinensis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Brown quail (Synoicus ypsilophora)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Brush bronzewing (Phaps elegans)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Buff-banded rail (Gallirallus philippensis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Buff-breasted button-quail (Turnix olivii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Bush stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Cape Barren goose (Cereopsis novaehollandiae)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Carnaby's black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Chestnut rail (Eulabeornis castaneoventris)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Chestnut teal (Anas castanea)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Chestnut-backed button-quail (Turnix castanota)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Chestnut-breasted mannikin (Lonchura castaneothorax)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Chestnut-quilled rock-pigeon (Petrophassa rufipennis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Common bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Cotton pygmy-goose (Nettapus coromandelianus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Crescent honeyeater (Phylidonyris pyrrhopterus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Crested pigeon (Ocyphaps lophotes)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Crimson chat (Epthianura tricolor)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Crimson finch (Neochmia phaeton)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Crimson rosella (Platycercus elegans elegans)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Diamond dove (Geopelia cuneata)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Diamond firetail (Stagonopleura guttata)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Double-barred finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Dusky moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Dusky woodswallow (Artamus cyanopterus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Eastern rosella (Platycercus eximius)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Eastern spinebill (Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Eastern whipbird (Psophodes olivaceus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Eastern yellow robin (Eopsaltria australis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Eclectus parrot (Australian subspecies) (Eclectus roratus macgillivrayi)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Eclectus parrot (Eclectus roratus (other than Eclectus roratus macgillivrayi))

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Elegant parrot (Neophema elegans)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Emerald dove (Chalcophaps longirostris)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Eurasian coot (Fulica atra)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Flame robin (Petroica phoenicea)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Flock bronzewing (Phaps histrionica)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Forest kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Freckled duck (Stictonetta naevosa)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Gang-gang cockatoo (Callocephalon fimbriatum)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Glossy black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus lathami)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Golden whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Golden-shouldered parrot (Psephotus chrysopterygius)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Gouldian finch (Chloebia gouldiae)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Green catbird (Ailuroedus crassirostris)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Green pygmy-goose (Nettapus pulchellus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Green rosella (Platycercus caledonicus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Grey teal (Anas gracilis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Hardhead (Aythya australis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Hooded parrot (Psephotus dissimilis)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Hooded robin (Melanodryas cucullata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Inland dotterel (Peltohyas australis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

King parrot (Alisterus scapularis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

King quail (Synoicus chinensis)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Lewin's honeyeater (Meliphaga lewinii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Little button-quail (Turnix velox)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Little corella (Cacatua sanguinea)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Little egret (Egretta garzetta)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Little friarbird (Philemon citreogularis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Little lorikeet (Parvipsitta pusilla)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Little pied cormorant (Microcarbo melanoleucos)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Little wattlebird (Anthochaera chrysoptera)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Long-billed corella (Cacatua tenuirostris)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Long-tailed finch (Poephila acuticauda)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Lovely fairy-wren (Malurus amabilis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Macleay's fig-parrot (Cyclopsitta diophthalma macleayana)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Magpie-lark (Grallina cyanoleuca)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Major Mitchell's cockatoo (Lophochroa leadbeateri leadbeateri)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Masked finch (Poephila personata)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Masked lapwing (Vanellus miles)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Masked woodswallow (Artamus personatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Metallic starling (Aplonis metallica)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Mistletoebird (Dicaeum hirundinaceum)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Mulga parrot (Psephotus varius)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Musk duck (Biziura lobata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Musk lorikeet (Glossopsitta concinna)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Naretha blue bonnet (Northiella haematogaster narethae)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

New Holland honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Noisy friarbird (Philemon corniculatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Noisy pitta (Pitta versicolor)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Northern rosella (Platycercus venustus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Olive-backed oriole (Oriolus sagittatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Olive-backed sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Orange chat (Epthianura aurifrons)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Pacific black duck (Anas superciliosa)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Painted button-quail (Turnix varius)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Painted finch (Emblema pictum)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Pale-headed rosella (Platycercus adscitus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Partridge pigeon (Geophaps smithii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Peaceful dove (Geopelia striata)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Pheasant coucal (Centropus phasianinus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Pictorella mannikin (Heteromunia pectoralis)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Pied heron (Egretta picata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Pied honeyeater (Certhionyx variegatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Pied imperial-pigeon (Ducula bicolor)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Pink-eared duck (Malacorhynchus membranaceus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Plum-headed finch (Neochmia modesta)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Plumed whistling-duck (Dendrocygna eytoni)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Princess parrot or Alexandra's parrot (Polytelis alexandrae)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Purple-backed fairy-wren (Malurus assimilis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Purple-crowned fairy-wren (Malurus coronatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Purple-crowned lorikeet (Glossopsitta porphyrocephala)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Radjah shelduck (Radjah radjah)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Rainbow bee-eater (Merops ornatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Rainbow pitta (Pitta iris)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Red wattlebird (Anthochaera carunculata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Red-backed button-quail (Turnix maculosaus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Red-backed fairy-wren (Malurus melanocephalus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Red-backed kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygius)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Red-browed finch (Neochmia temporalis)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Red-capped parrot (Purpureicephalus spurius)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Red-capped robin (Petroica goodenovii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Red-chested button-quail (Turnix pyrrhothorax)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Red-collared lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus rubritorquatus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Red-eared firetail (Stagonopleura oculata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Red-rumped parrot (Psephotus haematonotus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Red-tailed black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banskii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Red-winged fairy-wren (Malurus elegans)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Red-winged parrot (Aprosmictus erythropterus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
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Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Regent bowerbird (Sericulus chrysocephalus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Regent parrot (Polytelis anthopeplus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Rock parrot (Neophema petrophila)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Rose-crowned fruit-dove (Ptilinopus regina)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Royal spoonbill (Platalea regia)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Rufous whistler (Pachycephala rufiventris)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Rusty grasswren (Amytornis rowleyi)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Sacred kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Satin bowerbird (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Scaly-breasted lorikeet (Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Scarlet honeyeater (Myzomela sanguinolenta)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Scarlet robin (Petroica boodang)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Scarlet-chested parrot (Neophema splendida)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Spinifex pigeon (Geophaps plumifera)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Spiny-cheeked honeyeater (Acanthagenys rufogularis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Splendid fairy-wren (Malurus splendens)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Spotted bowerbird (Chlamydera maculata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Spotted pardalote (Pardalotus punctatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Squatter pigeon (Geophaps scripta scripta)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Star finch (Neochmia ruficauda)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Straw-necked ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Striated grasswren (Amytornis striatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Striated pardalote (Pardalotus striatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Striped honeyeater (Plectorhyncha lanceolata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Stubble quail (Coturnix pectoralis)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Superb fairy-wren (Malurus cyaneus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Superb fruit-dove (Ptilinopus superbus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Superb parrot (Polytelis swainsonii)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Swift parrot (Lathamus discolor)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
Apply
How to apply
Tips for applying online
Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Tasmanian native-hen (Gallinula mortierii)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Tawny frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Topknot pigeon (Lopholaimus antarcticus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Torresian crow (Corvus orru)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
See Licence options.
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Turquoise parrot (Neophema pulchella)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Varied lorikeet (Psitteuteles versicolor)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Variegated fairy-wren (Malurus lamberti)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Wandering whistling-duck (Dendrocygna arcuata)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
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Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Western corella (Cacatua pastinator)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Western grasswren (Amytornis textilis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Western rosella (Platycercus icterotis)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Western spinebill (Acanthorhynchus supecilliosus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-breasted woodswallow (Artamus leucorynchus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-browed scrubwren (Sericornis frontalis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-browed woodswallow (Artamus superciliosus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-cheeked honeyeater (Phylidonyris niger)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-fronted chat (Epthianura albifrons)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-headed pigeon (Columbia Lleucomela)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

White-naped honeyeater (Melithreptus lunatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-plumed honeyeater (Ptilotula penicillatus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-quilled rock-pigeon (Petrophassa albipennis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

White-winged chough (Corcorax melanorhamphos)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

White-winged fairy-wren (Malurus leucopterus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Wompoo fruit-dove (Ptilinopus magnificus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Wonga pigeon (Leucosarcia melanoleuca)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Yellow rosella (Platycercus elegans flaveolus)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Yellow-billed spoonbill (Platalea flavipes)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Yellow-faced honeyeater (Caligavis chrysops)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Yellow-rumped mannikin (Lonchura flaviprymna)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1

Yellow-rumped thornbill (Acanthiza chrysorrhoa)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals.
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Yellow-tailed black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus funereus)

Keeping of this animal requires a Standard Licence.

Licence caps
Under a Standard Licence you can keep a maximum of 10 class 1 animals. You are not permitted to allow these animals to breed and require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
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Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Standard Licence, "Activity" = Keep & use Class 1 animals
Protection classification
Class 1 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 2 Section 3

Yellow-throated scrubwren (Sericornis citreogularis)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
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For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Yellow-tufted honeyeater (Lichenostomus melanops)

Keeping of this animal requires a Specialised or Advanced licence.

Licence caps
  • Under a Specialised Licence you can keep a maximum of 50 vertebrate class 1 and class 2 animals (birds, reptiles, amphibians) and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You can allow these animals to breed, provided you do not exceed the maximum of 50 animals. You require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
  • Under an Advanced Licence you can keep an unlimited number of class 1 and class 2 animals and an unlimited number of protected scorpions and spiders. You do not require permission from the department if you wish to dispose (e.g. sell or give away) an animal within 6 months of acquiring it.
Cost
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How to apply
Tips for applying online
For a Specialised or Advanced licence: Select the following when prompted: "Permit" = Specialised Licence or Advanced Licence, "Activity" = Keep and use live Class 1 and Class 2 animals, "Sub-activity" = Non-dangerous animals
Protection classification
Class 2 animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 3 Section 7

Zebra finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

Keeping of this animal does not require a licence.

Protection classification
Exempt animals
Applicable regulation
Nature Conservation (Animals) Regulation 2020, Schedule 3—Part 1 Section 1
Licence
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Last updated
26 June 2023