Permission to Use Wildlife in Commercial Films - Victoria

Description

You will need this permission if you intend to use wildlife (whether whole or part, living or dead) in commercial films. This includes, but is not limited to, commercial films, theatrical productions, television productions and advertisements.

Approval for filming will only occur when:

  • wildlife will not be endangered, killed, stressed or abused either intentionally or inadvertently by proposed activities
  • wildlife that is sick, injured, diseased or stressed or not self-sufficient will not be used for filming
  • the proposed production does not portray or create an impression that the abuse or misuse of wildlife is acceptable or desirable.

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 permission, you must hold either a Wildlife Displayer Licence, Wildlife Demonstrator Licence or Wildlife Taxidermist Licence.

Duration

1-2 weeks.

Fees

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Act(s) name

Wildlife Act 1975 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Wildlife Regulations 2024 Victoria

Administering agency

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Conservation Regulator

Contact details

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