Australian Capital Territory
Gungahlin Drive Extension Authorisation to grant licence (for the Nature Conservation Act 1980 sections 26 and 39) 2004 (No 1)
Disallowable Instrument DI 2004 - 81
made under the
Gungahlin Drive Extension Authorisation Act 2004, section 9(2), (Future authorisations relating to GDE)

I grant a licence to Kenoss Contractors Pty Ltd to conduct the following activities in relation to the GDE:

1.	to take a native animal, whether dead or alive;
2.	to release any native animal or any other animal from captivity;

subject to the following conditions:

1.	This licence applies to various animals, including Special Protection Status and Protected Native Animal species.
2.	These activities are to only be undertaken within the area delineated by the fenceline enclosing the GDE construction site.
3.	Failure to comply with these conditions may result in prosecution action or cancellation of your licence under the Nature Conservation Act 1980.
4.	This licence is not transferable.
5.	The animal(s) shall not be sold, traded or otherwise disposed of (including giving and donating) without the consent in writing of the Conservator of Flora and Fauna or the Minister.
6.	Sick, diseased or injured animals must receive appropriate treatment.  Where necessary, a qualified veterinary surgeon is to attend to the animal.
7.	When fit for release, the animal shall be released near the site where found, in an appropriate habitat, at an appropriate time and/or season.
8.	Animals may be trapped only in a manner, which does not result in injury to the animal.
9.	This licence, and any records required to be kept, must be available for inspection by the Conservator for Flora and Fauna, any Conservation Officer or the Minister.
10.	This licence is to cover authorised agents working under the licence holder’s direction during the project period for the purposes of the project as authorised above.
11.	The construction area is to be fenced prior to commencement of any site clearing, earthworks and road construction activities.  All activities, except those separately authorised are to occur within the fenced areas and established safety zone.
12.	If, during development of GDE and related works, any Special Protection Status or Protected Native Animal species (pursuant to the Nature Conservation Act 1980) is located, the Conservator of Flora and Fauna shall be notified as soon as possible, and in any case within 48 hours, so that the specimen may be transferred to the care of Environment ACT.
13.	Approval is given to hold an animal for the purposes of condition 12 above, otherwise this licence does not authorise the taking of live animals.
14.	The authority contained within this licence is only valid in connection with the construction works associated with the GDE and may not be used for any other purpose.
15.	This licence will commence on the day after notification and will remain in force until rescinded by the Minister.

Bill Wood MLA
Minister for Urban Services

1 June 2004