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❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks information on the process and fees associated with interstate bird transport for private aviculturists, clarifying licensing requirements for native and exotic species.

AnsweredQoN 2489Legislative Assembly

Asked

2 March 2004

Member

Mr S.R. Hill

Portfolio

the Environment

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(1) If a private aviculturist was to consign birds to and from another State what process is involved?
(2) What fee’s are charged for this process to private aviculturists who are consigning birds for private use and not commercial?

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Answered

30 March 2004

Responded by

Minister for the Environment

Response time

28 days

1. There is a requirement under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 for export and import licences for native birds that are to be taken out of or brought into Western Australia. Some common species, such as the budgerigar, are exempt from such export or import licences. Three species of Australian native birds are also prohibited from importation into Western Australia, except under exceptional circumstances. There is no State requirement for an export permit for exotic birds. The import of exotic birds is also subject to Wildlife Conservation Act licences. An import permit is required for exotic birds if they have been declared under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976 . Some common exotic species, such as canaries, may be imported without an import licence or permit. Import and export licences and permits are applied for through the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Licences or permits may also be a requirement of other States or Territories. 2. The cost of an export or import licence or permit is $20 per consignment, for both private and commercial users.
2. The cost of an export or import licence or permit is $20 per consignment, for both private and commercial users.

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