All Victorian kangaroo species are protected under the Wildlife Act. It is an offence to hunt, take or destroy protected wildlife unless in accordance with a licence or authorisation issued under the Wildlife Act.
Harming (killing, injuring or capturing) kangaroos in New South Wales without a licence is illegal.
Kangaroos, like all native wildlife, are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975. While kangaroos are a protected species in Victoria, there are situations where kangaroos can cause damage which can negatively affect Victorian farmers, regional communities and biodiversity.
Significant penalties apply for illegally shooting a kangaroo, attracting fines of up to $2,500 or imprisonment of six months, plus an additional fine of $50 per animal.
PFTP: Commercial Kangaroo Firearms Proficiency Accreditation
SSAA Victoria delivers a Commercial Kangaroo Firearms Proficiency Accreditation Course that assesses those requirements. The course is recognised by the Victorian Government for the purpose of issuing kangaroo harvest tags to commercial operators in Victoria.
His pay each year ends up at about $53,000 before tax, and then he has all the costs of tags ($1.17 each in NSW), harvest licence (about $900), petrol, guns and bullets. Because only male kangaroos can be shot he has to move further and for longer to get his quarry.
All Victorian kangaroo species are protected under the Wildlife Act. It is an offence to hunt, take or destroy protected wildlife unless in accordance with a licence or authorisation issued under the Wildlife Act.
Do you have to pay insurance excess if you hit a kangaroo? You may be required to pay an excess which varies depending upon the type of policy you have. This depends on what your policy says. If you do have to pay an excess, you need to consider whether it's worthwhile pursuing the claim.
If you do have an accident with a kangaroo please pull over safely. When you have checked everyone in the car is safe, put your hazard lights on, and give us a call. Even if the kangaroo appears okay and jumps away it will probably be injured and need assistance.
If the animal has been injured during a road collision, keep yourself safe and ensure you are not in danger of being hit by traffic.” If able to do so safely, check if the roo is alive; if it is dead, then check its pouch. Call the relevant wildlife rescue service or police.
To deter kangaroos try home- made sonic deterrents or install motion activated security lights which may discourage night time grazing. Keep water features inside your fenced area. Hardy groundcover native grevilleas with tough foliage can be used to create colourful mounded gardens which do not attract kangaroos.
Eastern Grey Kangaroos (Macropus giganteus, – EGK) are found across most of Victoria, with the exception of the north-west of the state. Western Grey Kangaroos (M.
Legal status of macropods in Victoria
All macropods, including the Eastern Grey Kangaroo, the Western Grey Kangaroo and the Swamp Wallaby, are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975.
Kangaroos are active during the day but mostly feed at dawn and dusk. Mow your lawn regularly to reduce grass cover and deter kangaroos from grazing. Increase the coverage of other vegetation to reduce lawn size and grazing comfort. Exclude them from your property with appropriate fencing.
Point of aim. (i) A shooter using a rifle must aim so as to hit the target kangaroo or wallaby in the brain (see Schedule 2). A shooter using a shotgun must aim so that, whether the target kangaroo or wallaby is stationary or mobile, it will be hit in the head or chest by the centre of the shot pattern.
A kangaroo would win a fight against a human being.
In the wild, a kangaroo will try to grasp their prey and then tear into it with the claws on its feet. This will inflict devastating wounds on a human being or even disembowel them. Without weapons and armor, humans are fragile to these wild animals.
In case a kangaroo inevitably jumps in front of your vehicle, it is best to just brake heavily instead of trying to swerve to avoid them. The best advice is to just slow down and try braking in a straight line. You should only try swerving once your vehicle has slowed down sufficiently.
Kangaroos collisions can cost up to $5,000 in damages. In extreme cases, you may have to write off your car, as the cost of repairs can exceed the car's value.
Report injured wildlife – call WIRES on 1300 094 737 or use the IFAW Wildlife rescue app to find a suitable wildlife rescue organisation for your location.
AAMI Comprehensive Car Insurance may cover damage to your car in the event of a collision with animals and wildlife, such as kangaroos, wallabies and more, if the collision wasn't intentional. You will be insured up to the amount covered of your car, as listed on your Certificate of Insurance.
If you come across a kangaroo, brake to avoid a collision – don't swerve. If you're in an accident prioritise safety, call 000 if needed, then contact your insurer. If you hit a kangaroo, contact a wildlife rescue organisation or the local police.
Despite kangaroos' native status, they are classified as a 'pest' species, slaughtered en masse in the wild and viewed as a resource for their flesh and skins.
The kangaroo is one of Australia's cultural icons, but these peaceful animals are hunted by those who want to use their flesh and skin or by farmers who want the pasture where they're found in order to graze forcibly bred introduced species such as cattle and sheep.
All native birds, mammals, reptiles and frogs are protected in Victoria under the Wildlife Act 1975. It is illegal to wilfully disturb, hunt, take, trap or kill wildlife without a permit and may result in a fine and/or imprisonment.