Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Wildlife Act 1975 - SECT 28H

Authorisation Orders as to disturbing wildlife

28H. Authorisation Orders as to disturbing wildlife



(1) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may make
an order authorising a class of person to disturb wildlife or cause wildlife
to be disturbed.

(2) The Minister must not make a recommendation under subsection (1) unless he
or she is satisfied that the making of the order is necessary-

   (a)  because wildlife is damaging buildings, vineyards, orchards, crops,
        trees, pastures, habitats or other property and authority is to be
        given by the order to owners, occupiers or administrators of such
        property or persons living in the vicinity of such property; or

   (b)  to support a recognised wildlife management plan.