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Farming licence - Queensland

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to keep, breed and use certain species of wildlife for farming. The only wildlife species that can be farmed in Queensland are:

  • emus
  • crocodiles
  • some invertebrates
  • venomous snakes.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

  • have suitable wildlife housing
  • be at least 18 years of age.

Duration

1 or 3 years

Fees

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Application process

Apply

You can obtain this licence by submitting a completed Wildlife Farming Licence application form to the nearest wildlife licence issuing centre. For details of your nearest issuing centre, please contact Permit and Licence Management.

Before approval is granted the property will be inspected by a Regional or District Officer.

Transfer

This licence cannot be transferred.

Administering agency

Department of Environment, Science and Innovation

Wildlife and Threatened Species Operations

Contact details

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