Western Australia
Fauna Licences
Information about the online Wildlife Licensing System, fact sheets, guidelines, and related information.
Following the commencement of the BC Act and Regulations, a Wildlife Licensing and Compliance online system is being developed. Once an applicant has registered in the system, it will allow a person to manage licence requirements under the BC Act and Regulations including apply for available licences, enter and submit return information, and renew licences. The system is passwordless, and to login an email will be sent to a nominated email address with a link to access the system.
Licences to keep reptiles, amphibians and birds as pets
In Western Australia, a licence is required to keep reptiles, amphibians and some species of birds as pets. For more information on the licence requirements, see the Aviculture and Herpetofauna Fact sheet.
Species of fauna that can be kept and under what category licence (Standard or Advanced) are listed in the Pet keeping and dealing list.
Licences are required to deal in reptiles, amphibians and birds for the pet industry. DBCA is not currently accepting applications for new herpetofauna taking licences (Fauna taking (commercial purposes) licence), however existing licensees can renew their licence under the new regime. DBCA is currently establishing a consultative committee to assist the department in the development of relevant policy and practice.
Refer to CEO licensing guideline – Fauna possessing (pet keeper’s) and CEO licensing guideline – Fauna dealing (pet dealer’s) below.