NSW Parliament
An essential component of wildlife rehabilitation is understanding the relevant laws that govern this activity. Here you will find links to legislation specific to wildlife rehabilitation.
Suggestions for additions to this listing are always welcome.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979 – NSW (AustLII)
Rehabilitation of Protected Fauna Policy 2010 – NSW (OEH)
Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Protected Fauna – NSW (OEH)
Companion Animals Act 1998 – NSW (AustLII)
Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Birds of Prey – NSW (OEH)
*Updated Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Koalas – NSW (OEH)
Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Flying-foxes – NSW (OEH)
*UPDATED – For Injured, Sick and Orphaned Macropods – NSW (OEH)
Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Wombats – (371kb PDF)
Guidelines and conditions for Marine Reptile strandings, rehabilitation & release in NSW – NSW (OEH)
Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 – NSW (AustLII)