Fauna includes wildlife scheduled under the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021 and threatened species (listed taxon) scheduled under the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995.
Wildlife exports
There are two types of wildlife exports:
live animals, usually as pets or for exhibition in wildlife parks and zoos, and
products of wildlife, including meat, fur and skins.
Complete the Wildlife Export Permit Application Form to apply for a permit to allow the export of approved wildlife and wildlife products from Tasmania.
Wildlife Export Permit Application Form
Exports of live wildlife
Over the last few years there has been increasing interest in the export of live wildlife from Tasmania.
The majority of exports constitute common species of wildlife such as birds that are exported as household pets. A small number of reptiles and mammals are exported for display or educational purposes, and a small number of birds and mammals are exported for conservation projects in other states and territories.
The Department is currently developing a new policy to ensure that wildlife exports are sustainable and that conservation outcomes are maximised.
Export of the products of wildlife
For the 'products' of wildlife, including meat, skins and fur, to be exported out of Australia, there must be a Trade Management Plan approved by the Commonwealth Government of Australia under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Threatened species exports
Compete the Exporting threatened species from Tasmania Application Form to apply for a permit to allow the export of threatened species from Tasmania.
Exporting Threatened Species from Tasmania Fact Sheet and Application (PDF 428Kb)