Table 5.
Funding and monitoring of wildlife carers and carer networks in Australia.
| State/Territory | Financial Support Provided by State/Territory Government | Inspection of Premises and Records | Compliance and Legal Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | No | Enforcement powers given [96] (Part 7 Divisions 7.3 and 7.4) | Obtaining Court orders and corporate penalties [96] (Part 7 Division 7.11) |
| NSW | Some funding given to licensed groups. | At least once every three years [11] | A person who contravenes a condition of a biodiversity conservation license is guilty of an offence [10] (No 63. 2.14 {4}) |
| NT | Funding of AUD$50,000 per year divided between three organisations [97] | Inspection every two years [15] | The role of Conservation Officers is to implement and enforce compliance [15] |
| QLD | None by State. Some grants available from local councils, e.g., Brisbane [98] | Inspections may be carried out as part of a new permit application assessment, information or complaints received from the public or randomly selected audits on permit holders [18] | The Department of Environment and Science is responsible for the assessment and licensing of individuals and organisations [99] |
| SA | None. | Wardens can undertake random inspections [22] | Failure to comply, penalties, regulations and codes of practice enforced by wardens of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [21] |
| TAS | Management of wildlife carers provided by the State Department of Primary Industries Parks, Water and Environment. No other funding given. | Random checks may occur [28] | An authorised officer may inspect facilities and records [28] |
| VIC | Wildlife rehabilitator grants of up to AUD$2000 per applicant available. 2018/2019 A total AUD$170,000 has been allocated [93] | Inspections are often conducted to monitor general compliance trends among authorisation holders [100] | Authorised Officers have the power to enter, inspect, or search any property and any buildings or structures other than a dwelling, as well as vehicles or boats, with or without notice [31] |
| WA | No funding given | No inspection requirement. | Not monitored. |