Assessment Summary
A risk assessment for the Western grey kangaroo, Macropus fuliginosus has been conducted by the department.
As a key component of risk assessment for import into Tasmania, conventional climate modelling was applied to compare the state’s environment with the species’ natural range CLIMATCH revealed “moderate” potential for suitable habitat across the entire state.
The risk assessment determined the Tammar wallaby as moderately dangerous to humans, having a moderate establishment risk and with an extreme consequence of establishment. It was therefore proposed the species be assigned to a extreme threat category.
This risk assessment concludes that the Western grey kangaroo is an extreme threat to Tasmania and have been placed in Schedule 9
(Restricted animals) of the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2021, therefore import is prohibited.
Assessment Documentation
Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus) (478Kb)