This is to petition the Minister of environment and heritage for change to restrictive and discriminatory policies within the herpetofauna licensing system. Namely.
- The restrictive and discriminatory policy of excluding new holders of the herpeofauna takers license from collecting the species from the last two groups of species added
There is no justification for these restrictions other than to hinder the representation of the new species into the hobby and therefore prolong the process of establishing sustainable captive populations. The newly issued licenses are not discounted and therefore present an unreasonable advantage to those who have held the licenses long term and an extreme disadvantage both financially and in terms of equal treatment within the herpetofauna community. It leaves one to question the legality of such conditions that are restrictive on free and open trade and clearly work to the advantage of one group over the other.
- The restriction on keepers preventing them from trading multiple clutches of the same species that have been bred privately.
Whilst the department sought to have breeders apply for a farmers license it hasn't been taken up significantly within the hobby and any attempt to enforce it more strongly and not remove restrictions on private breeders places unnecessary restriction on the hobby and again serves to hinder the establishment of captive populations.
- The failure by the department to stay up to date with the fluid nature of taxanomy
With advancements in science and increased interest in herpetology and specifically taxonomy new species are constantly being described or placed in synonymy with other species creating confusion among keepers and takers alike and potentially excluding keepers from obtaining species currently on the list or even being in possession of animals that are no longer considered to be what they were purchased as. We should be able to expect the ministers advisors within the department to be up to date with taxonomy and make adjustments as necessary and/or seek advice and consultation from within the herpatological community both amateur and professional.
Updates
April 27, 2016
Seeing this level of support confirms that I am not the only one frustrated by these unnecessary barriers. It is draining to fight a system that refuses to listen but knowing there are so many people behind this gives me the resolve to keep pushing forward.
Reached 100 supporters
April 27, 2016
25 Comments
The authorities really need to use data from research and not emotional feelings when deciding legislation. Compare yourselves with Western Countries and then work out why your laws seem petty and naive with zero conservation value. Why not stop all fishing and all hunting too if responsible utilization of natural resources is not possible. Surely what is good for one group should be good for all Australians? Sit down with responsible role players and work out a solution that works for everyone.
Western Australian has been leading the world for the standards in conservation and environmental management. The current herpetofauna keeping system however, has been left primarily disregarded and ignored. If Western Australia is to match the rest of the nation, which clearly considers their captive herpetofauna in higher regards, then we must change for the benefit of our wildlife and the overall ecology.
I don't understand why we are limited to one clutch. As a hobby it should not be restricted unless you reach a business level. I also don't understand why wa is always so restricted compared to our other states.
Changes need to be made. Our system is a joke to the rest of the country. I'm all for looking after our endemic wildlife and making sure it isn't exploited, but the system still needs to be fair on the public it has been designed for. It seems they were never actually taken into consideration, and a lot of the regulations were put place as a means to generate income for the department.
Agree on most conditions they dont want to make it easy for the active takers to fulfill the task of putting new animals into the hobby , seems more thought is needed imo
Bearded water dragons should be allowed in wa Clutch restrictions lifted
Why make it harder
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This is to petition the Minister of environment and heritage for change to restrictive and discriminatory policies within the herpetofauna licensing system. Namely.
- The restrictive and discriminatory policy of excluding new holders of the herpeofauna takers license from collecting the species from the last two groups of species added
There is no justification for these restrictions other than to hinder the representation of the new species into the hobby and therefore prolong the process of establishing sustainable captive populations. The newly issued licenses are not discounted and therefore present an unreasonable advantage to those who have held the licenses long term and an extreme disadvantage both financially and in terms of equal treatment within the herpetofauna community. It leaves one to question the legality of such conditions that are restrictive on free and open trade and clearly work to the advantage of one group over the other.
- The restriction on keepers preventing them from trading multiple clutches of the same species that have been bred privately.
Whilst the department sought to have breeders apply for a farmers license it hasn't been taken up significantly within the hobby and any attempt to enforce it more strongly and not remove restrictions on private breeders places unnecessary restriction on the hobby and again serves to hinder the establishment of captive populations.
- The failure by the department to stay up to date with the fluid nature of taxanomy
With advancements in science and increased interest in herpetology and specifically taxonomy new species are constantly being described or placed in synonymy with other species creating confusion among keepers and takers alike and potentially excluding keepers from obtaining species currently on the list or even being in possession of animals that are no longer considered to be what they were purchased as. We should be able to expect the ministers advisors within the department to be up to date with taxonomy and make adjustments as necessary and/or seek advice and consultation from within the herpatological community both amateur and professional.
Updates
April 27, 2016
Seeing this level of support confirms that I am not the only one frustrated by these unnecessary barriers. It is draining to fight a system that refuses to listen but knowing there are so many people behind this gives me the resolve to keep pushing forward.
Reached 100 supporters
April 27, 2016
25 Comments
The archaic system and legislation is run by people who do not have an insite into the hobby. They're nearly paper pushers administrating something they don't understand.
The authorities really need to use data from research and not emotional feelings when deciding legislation. Compare yourselves with Western Countries and then work out why your laws seem petty and naive with zero conservation value. Why not stop all fishing and all hunting too if responsible utilization of natural resources is not possible. Surely what is good for one group should be good for all Australians? Sit down with responsible role players and work out a solution that works for everyone.
Western Australian has been leading the world for the standards in conservation and environmental management. The current herpetofauna keeping system however, has been left primarily disregarded and ignored. If Western Australia is to match the rest of the nation, which clearly considers their captive herpetofauna in higher regards, then we must change for the benefit of our wildlife and the overall ecology.
I don't understand why we are limited to one clutch. As a hobby it should not be restricted unless you reach a business level. I also don't understand why wa is always so restricted compared to our other states.
Changes need to be made. Our system is a joke to the rest of the country. I'm all for looking after our endemic wildlife and making sure it isn't exploited, but the system still needs to be fair on the public it has been designed for. It seems they were never actually taken into consideration, and a lot of the regulations were put place as a means to generate income for the department.
Agree on most conditions they dont want to make it easy for the active takers to fulfill the task of putting new animals into the hobby , seems more thought is needed imo
Bearded water dragons should be allowed in wa Clutch restrictions lifted
Why make it harder
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The archaic system and legislation is run by people who do not have an insite into the hobby. They're nearly paper pushers administrating something they don't understand.