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Wildlife Act 1953

Summary of changes

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25 December 2025

  • The open season for game notice can now be amended or revoked and replaced at any time before or during the season
  • The offence provision has been expanded to include giving false information or providing false evidence as a liable offence

Affected provisions

  1. 15: Open season for game
    The open season for game notice can now be amended or revoked and replaced at any time before or during the season
  2. 66A: Offenders to give identifying information
    The offence provision has been expanded to include giving false information or providing false evidence as a liable offence