Council, Local laws and Government Department Prosecutions
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Severe penalties exist under Federal and State laws for wildlife and environmental offences. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) vigorously enforces compliance, investigates offences, and prosecutes offenders. Gallant Law are experts in defending such allegations.
With offices in Melbourne, Geelong, Launceston, Sydney, and Brisbane we have experienced, knowledgeable staff based across Australia who can assist with your case.
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Examples of wildlife and environmental offences include:
Tour operator and activity providers breach of tour operating licences
Wildlife offences(e.g. possess, breed, trade or display threatened wildlife without authorisation)
Bushfire offences (e.g. lighting fires in a fire-protected area during a prohibited period)
Offences against the Conservation Forests and Lands Act (e.g. unlawful campfires)
Illegal fishing
Food safety and food hygiene offences –(e.g. training dogs to attack)
Failure to comply with Council notices
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