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Up here we're Crocwiser

Love fishing and boating in Tropical North Qld? Up here we're Crocwiser — Leave the lure, get behind a croc-blocker, and keep your body in the boat to reduce your risk of a crocodile attack.

Avian Influenza — be vigilant

Look, Report and Protect help reduce the risk of avian influenza in Queensland.

Need a permit?

Planning an activity, hosting a guided tour or carrying out research in one of our National Parks? Find out which permit you need by using the new Permit finder tool.

Apply to keep a native animal

Blue tongue lizard

Find out how to Apply for a Native animal keeping licence and learn about your requirements when keeping native animals.

Wildlife offence reporting

If you witness, or suspect, an offence being committed against native wildlife, report it (DOC, 170KB).

Request a species list

Request a species list within specified locations, local government areas, state forests, national parks and other protected areas. Help.

Threatened species recovery

Find out more about the actions we're taking to protect and recover threatened species and their habitats.

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