Information for harvesters
Harvesters
All harvesters must have a macropod harvesting licence and Queensland macropod tags before they begin harvesting.
Harvesters must:
- apply for harvest tags
- complete a return of operations
- sell to licensed dealers or processors who then sell meat and skins within Australia and overseas
- adhere to the National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Commercial Purposes.
Harvest tags
If you already have a macropod harvesting licence, you need to apply for Queensland Macropod Tags online prior to harvesting.
If you wish to request a tag allowance increase, contact the Macropod Management Unit via the email below.
Find more information on the process for applying for tags.
Each macropod that is harvested in Queensland for commercial purposes must be tagged.
Queensland macropod tags must be attached in a way that complies with this notice .
Tags are colour specific for each species and show the following information:
- species (eastern grey kangaroo, red kangaroo or common wallaroo)
- zone (zone 1, zone 2, zone 3, zone 4, zone 5)
- harvest period
- sequential number and barcode.
A correct tag must be attached to each animal harvested.
Return of operations
A return of operations book is used to record the particular details of the macropods harvested during a harvest period.
Harvesters are able to record the particulars of all harvested animals online using the Return Book Entry action. Return book entries must be submitted 14 days following the end of each calendar month.
Harvesters must complete their return of operations on Macropods Online or submit to the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation within 14 days of the end of the month.
For more information on Macropods Online please contact the Macropod Management Unit:
Phone: 07 4530 1254
Email: mmp@des.qld.gov.au