Recreational wildlife licence (obtained pre 22 August 2020)
Species list
RWLs were issued for birds, reptiles or amphibians and classified as standard and restricted.
Standard RWL
A standard RWL allows for the keeping of an unlimited number of controlled, commercial and recreational birds and/or reptiles and amphibians.
You are also able to keep up to two restricted birds, reptiles or amphibians other than venomous reptiles (reptiles of the families Elapidae, Hydrophiidae or Laticaudidae).
Restricted RWL
A restricted RWL allows for the keeping of more than two restricted birds, reptiles and amphibians as well as international birds (eclectus parrot) and international reptiles (green python).
In some cases, a restricted RWL includes specific approval to keep international reptiles, or dangerous snakes (reptiles of the families Elapidae, Hydrophiidae or Laticaudidae).
The list of species for recreation wildlife licences is available.
In this guide:
- Previous ( https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/wildlife-permits/permit-types/recreational/moving )