Conditions of swap/trade meets

Licence holders who attend a temporary bird or reptile meeting/show can engage in trade once they are at the event, subject to their normal licence conditions. Further approvals may be required to move and display animals at these events, depending on the licence type, and the type of meeting.

A Standard licence holder can only move animals to or from a location where recreational bird or herpetological society meetings, or other sale and swap meets are held, with written approval from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI). Contact Permit and Licence Management or email PALM@detsi.qld.gov.au.

A Specialised or Advanced licence holder who is also a member of a recreational bird or herpetological society (e.g. an incorporated association) may take their birds, reptiles (other than a dangerous snake) or amphibians and keep and use the animals at any premises used by the society, for a continuous period of no longer than two days.

If a Specialised or Advanced licence holder wishes to take their animals to another type of bird or reptile sale/swap meet or wildlife expo, they require written approval from DETSI. Contact Permit and Licence Management or email PALM@detsi.qld.gov.au.

All licence holders at these events will be required to display a copy of their licence at the premises used by the society, however they may choose to cover their residential details for privacy reasons. All licence requirements apply during these events, including in relation to animal welfare, trade restrictions and record keeping.

Only buy native wildlife from licensed sellers

Before you buy check the following:

• Ask the seller for a copy of their licence.
• Check the expiry date to make sure it’s still current.
• Only purchase native animals from a swap or marketplace website that is regulated.