Can the government enter my house without permission to seize a ferret?
Yes. An “authorised person” may enter anywhere they like without a warrant or permission from the owner, to seize a Pest Animal, provided they have reason to believe you have a ferret. What is an “authorised person”? Basically any government officer who has been appointed an “authorised person” under this Act. An individual can be appointed an “authorised person” by the chief executive, a pest operational board or chief executive officer of a local government. See “Chapter 7, Part 2: Authorised Persons” in the Act. How do I know if someone is an “authorised person” or not? They MUST carry an identification card with their photo, signature, an expiry date, details on who appointed them an authorised person, and it MUST identify the person as an authorised person under this Act (not any other state legislation) In exercising a power under the Act in relation to another person, an authorised person must produce or display their ID card. This does not include entering your home or land, be
