Information provided in licence applications
It is an offence under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 to provide false or misleading information in, or in connection with a licence application.
Licence conditions
All licences are issued with conditions, including that records of all animals harmed under this licence must be provided to the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service office that issued the licence within 7 days of the expiry of the licence. It is an offence under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 to contravene a condition of a licence.
Privacy statement
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is collecting your personal information through this form.
Why are we collecting your information?
We are collecting your information to assess your application and will be entered into a computer system for granting licences.
How will we share your information?
We will not share your information with anyone else unless you give your consent, or the law requires or allows us to do so.
Are you required by law to give us your information?
You are not required by law to give us your information, but if you choose not to, we may not be able to approve your your application for a biodiversity conservation licence.
Your right to access and correct your information
To access or correct your information, please contact:
Access and Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 8275 1095
Public register
As required by the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, a public register of biodiversity conservation licences is published on the department website. The public register does not include personal information of individuals (e.g. name, postal and email address, phone number and date of birth). Information about the location of plants and animals covered by licences will be restricted to postcode.