Pauls_Pythons
Very Well-Known Member
Not sure how true this is but a post on FB yesterday it has been suggested that the DPI are looking at changing the rules of 'what constitutes a pet shop'.
It is suggested that this could potentially have serious implication's to the hobby with anyone who wants to breed animals for the pet trade forced into having an ABN and being listed as a pet shop which would expose them to more rigorous, more frequent inspections. (And of course all the paperwork that goes with running a business). Some would be forced into registrations for GST and of course tax if they produce/sell enough animals to record a profit.
I don't see this as being a completely bad thing but I do think it will restrict the number of animals that are available LEGALLY. I guess it will do nothing to curb the black market in reptiles and could probably have a negative impact on black market trading and poaching.
if any of our connected members have heard anything on this.
Interested to hear
It is suggested that this could potentially have serious implication's to the hobby with anyone who wants to breed animals for the pet trade forced into having an ABN and being listed as a pet shop which would expose them to more rigorous, more frequent inspections. (And of course all the paperwork that goes with running a business). Some would be forced into registrations for GST and of course tax if they produce/sell enough animals to record a profit.
I don't see this as being a completely bad thing but I do think it will restrict the number of animals that are available LEGALLY. I guess it will do nothing to curb the black market in reptiles and could probably have a negative impact on black market trading and poaching.
if any of our connected members have heard anything on this.
Interested to hear