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Wildlife species listed in schedules 5 and 9 of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021 are not available for the public to import. Species under other schedules may be imported subject to discretionary approval.
For detailed information about importing approved wildlife from interstate refer to Wildlife Imports.
In addition to any import requirements listed on this webpage, you will also need to meet relevant requirements under the
Nature Conservation Act 2002.The
Nature Conservation Act 2002 governs the importation and keeping of wildlife in Tasmania. If you wish to import any animal that is not classified as domestic dog, domestic cat or domestic stock (see schedule 7 of the
Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021
for a list of species), you will need to contact the Wildlife Management Branch to apply for an import permit.