Movement advice requirements

Moving wildlife into or out of Qld

Before taking ownership of any wildlife you must complete a Movement advice.

email the Department's Permit and Licence Management area at PALM@des.qld.gov.au to discuss any proposal to move wildlife into Queensland.

Completing a Movement advice online

If you are importing or exporting wildlife into or out of Queensland, you should also contact the wildlife authority in the other state to ensure that you have the necessary documentation from that state to proceed with the movement.

1. Online (via Online Services)
   The online Movement advice system is only available if both parties, buyer and seller, have had their wildlife licences issued through the online licensing system.
   
   Please note that Online Services will not grant a movement advice for a proposed wildlife movement that is later than two (2) business days from the date of your application. In order to access Online Services either log in to Online Services (if already registered) or register with Online Services first.

Completing a paper based Movement advice

1. By use of a paper-based form
   Each form contains instructions on its completion.
   • To purchase movement advice booklets (with carbon copy) use the movement advice request form (DOCX, 167KB) or call 1300 130 372 (select option 4)
   • Alternatively download the free single movement advice form (DOCX, 312KB).

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Wildlife movement permit

• when moving live native animals, which are not exempt,either into or out of Queensland if you move residence or take animals interstate when you go on holidays
• when moving ‘special native animals’ (koalas, echidnas, platypus and wombats)
• when moving a dead crocodile or emu.

If you propose to move a live native animal as above, you will need to apply for a wildlife movement permit.

For further information contact Permits and Licensing Team on 1300 130 372.

* For exempt live native birds (and eggs) – refer to Part 1 of Schedule 3 of the Nature Conservation (Animal) Regulation 2020.

Forms and fees

To obtain a wildlife movement permit submit a completed application form. Contact Permit and Licence Management for assistance.

Movement advices must be obtained from the department and may be purchased in advance.

• Movement advice request—online via Online Services
• Movement advice request—application form (DOCX, 167KB)
• Single movement advice form (DOCX, 312KB)
• Wildlife movement permit—application form (DOC, 227KB)
• Schedule of fees (PDF, 156KB)

You may need special documentation to move wildlife within, into or out of the state. This may be required in addition to other licences or permits that allow keeping and using native wildlife.

There are three ‘levels’ of documentation which wildlife may be moved. These are:

1. wildlife movement permit
2. movement advice
3. chief executive’s written approval.

When you don't need to submit a Movement  Advice

Some situations do not require a movement permit to move protected animals, including when a person moves:

• an exempt animal, unless it was lawfully taken from the wild in Queensland
• a protected animal to or from a registered veterinary surgeon who treated/will treat and care for the animal
• to another place of residence within Queensland and the animal is taken to the new place of residence
• to another place of business within Queensland and the animal is taken to the new place of business
• a sick, injured or orphaned protected animal for care or treatment to the place where it is intended to be cared for within Queensland, or to another person who holds a rehabilitation permit for the animal.