Educational purposes
General information
In Queensland, an educational purposes permit issued under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 may be required to take, use or keep protected wildlife for educational purposes.
Applicants will need to demonstrate that the activity is primarily educational and that the wildlife taken, kept or used under the permit will not be used to gain a financial benefit.
Educational purposes permits are only available to secondary or tertiary educational institutions or to individuals who have a qualification relevant to the activity for which the permit is sought and can demonstrate a sound knowledge of husbandry of the animal.
Guidelines and policies
Please read the information below to find out how to apply for a permit to carry out this type of activity. The information sheet includes details about fees.
You can also read the legislation online by visiting the Office of Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website.
Information sheet: Scientific research and educational purposes permit (PDF, 67K)*
Pre-design conference service
The department offers a service to guide applicants through the assessment process. The service includes meeting with a departmental project manager to discuss the information that must be provided with your application.
This service can be initiated by contacting Permit and Licence Management or by email at palm@derm.qld.gov.au or completing a Pre-design conference application form. If a meeting is required to discuss your application in more detail, a departmental officer will contact you directly.
Permits and approvals
To apply for this type of permit, you need to lodge a completed application form.
Forms and fees
Before downloading an application form, please contact Permit and Licence Management or email palm@derm.qld.gov.au for assistance. You will be put in contact with a regional officer who will advise you on how best to complete your application.
Application form: Scientific research and educational purposes permits (Word, 440K)‡
Application form: Educational purposes permit for native wildlife kept in a classroom (Word, 309K)‡
Return of operations: Educational purpose permit for native wildlife kept in a classroom
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Last updated 14 June 2011