Issues with native animals

Although some native animals, such as brush turkeys, magpies, possums, flying foxes and snakes may at times pose a nuisance, all native birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals (except the dingo) are protected by law (Sch.5. Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016). Harming, or attempting to harm a protected animal is a serious offence (S.2.1 Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016). For more information visit Protected species and Living with native animals.

Council will not take any action relating to nuisance native animals on Council land, unless they are posing a direct danger to humans.