After consideration of feedback on its discussion paper ‘Notification of certain non-native animal species’, DPI has reconsidered a proposal that would have required people working in their professional capacity, including veterinarians, to report if they suspected or became aware of the presence of certain non-native animals. 

The aim of the proposed changes was to reduce the risk of certain non-native animal species (e.g. corn snakes) becoming endemic and resulting in a major environmental impact.