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Permit to Keep Restricted Birds - Western Australia

Description

You may need this licence if you intend to import and keep introduced or exotic bird species (restricted birds). These birds are identified as declared pests in Western Australia

There are more than 80 exotic bird species classified as ‘restricted’ which require permits to be kept legally. A list can be found in the resource list below. 

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 permit you must:

  • be a fit and proper person
  • demonstrate you meet the double door requirement for both indoor and outdoor aviaries where you intend to keep restricted birds.
  • ensure every aviary is secured with wither a padlock or another suitable locking device

The double-door rule requires there be a door on the aviary and at least one internal door and one external door of the house between the birds and the outside. Any aviary or enclosure kept outside must have an antechamber (a small entry space with two doors) so that one door is always closed before the other is opened.

Duration

5 years

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $76.67

Fees for 2025-26
Apply Inspection All $72.68

If applicable. Fees for 2025-26.

Forms

Approval time

Once payment is received, applications will be assessed within 30 working days.

Administering agency

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.