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Farming licence - Queensland

Description

You need this licence if you intend to farm wildlife. A farming licence allows you to keep, breed and use:

  • emus
  • crocodiles
  • butterflies
  • venomous snakes
  • water buffalo.

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

One or three years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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You can find the current fees here.

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 and Science

Wildlife and Threatened Species Operations

Contact details

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