Scientific Permits (Fauna) Applications for Public Comment

​​​​Your comments on the information contained, or nature of the research being proposed, should be provided in writing (by post, fax, or email) before close of business on the listed closing date.  

Please include your name and contact details.

Send your comments to:
Scientific Research Permits
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania
134 Macquarie Street
Hobart TAS 7000
Phone: 03 6165 4316
Email: Scientific.Permits@nre.tas.gov.au

​Current Research Applications​​​​

In this topic

  • Handfish species
    Develop and test eDNA methods for detection of handfish species and populations from water samples - public consultation closes 18th March 2025.

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​As part of the process for issuing scientific permits the community is invited to ​

  • view all new applications

  • have an opportunity to make comments 

We invite comment on the relevance of the research, ecological sustainability, and research methods. 

Animal welfare issues are assessed by Animal Ethics Committees established under the Animal Welfare Act 1993 - see Animal Research for more information.​

Contact

Scientific Research Permits

Environment Division
GPO Box 44,
Hobart, TAS, 7000.