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Help protect our environment, economy and communities by joining in the hunt for the 'Most Unwanted'
The NSW Government is committed to preventing the introduction and establishment of new pest animals and ensuring existing non-native animals in the state are managed effectively.
The ‘Most Unwanted’ campaign has been rolled out to encourage the people of NSW to look for and report non-native pest animal incursions.
Download the 'Most Unwanted' brochure and poster
If you would like more information on the 'Most Unwanted' campaign email bfs.education@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Codes of Practice
A number of Codes of Practice are available to provide guidance in best practice animal welfare and management of non-native animals. Several of these are available from the Animal Welfare Unit or CSIRO, such the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: The Camel.
Many ruminant animals, including blackbuck, can be infected with and spread Johne's disease (JD). Information on managing JD in livestock can be found on the Johne’s Disease (JD) in Cattle webpage.
Resources for veterinarians
- ANZCCART guidelines for Euthanasia of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes (PDF, 1.76 MB) (currently under revision)
- AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals (PDF, 11.8 MB)
- The University of Melbourne Animal Care and Use Standard: Humane Killing of Reptiles (PDF, 436 KB)
- Cane Toad Sex Identification and Dissection Guide (PDF, 3141.06 KB)
- Cane toad euthanasia - relative humaneness of current methods (PDF, 106.33 KB)
Legislation
Forms
- Animal record return 2017 (PDF, 151.69 KB)
- Application - Permit to Keep Non-Indigenous Animals (PDF, 1443.53 KB)
- Application - Non-Indigenous Animals Registration (PDF, 1478.98 KB)
- Report an unusual animal sighting
Contact us
To find out more about the Act and the Regulation please visit our Biosecurity legislation webpage.
If you’d like more information on the private keeping of non-native animals under registrations and permits:
- Phone: (02) 6391 3525
- Email: nia.management@dpi.nsw.gov.au
If you’d like to report the sighting of a non-native animal being kept illegally or loose in the open environment, you should report the information to NSW DPI as soon as practicable and within 24 hours of becoming aware of the information. Information relating to non-native animal incursions can be reported to NSW DPI through the following channels:
- Completing a simple online report
- Emailing invasive.species@dpi.nsw.gov.au
- Calling 1800 680 244
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