Possums are native animals and are protected under the Wildlife Act 1975
They must not be harmed in any way or kept without an authority from the Department of Sustainability & Environment.
- It is illegal to handle or interfere with possums except when they are in your roof, or other buildings.
- Possums should be trapped by a licensed wildlife controller, contact details below.
- The City of Port Phillip does not supply possum cages or collect or catch possums from residents homes.
If you have a nuisiance possum please look up "possums" in the Yellow Pages - www.yellowpages.com.au
A local provider of these services is Peter The Possum Man telephone (03) 9646 4222.
Relevant links and more information
Problem Wildlife: Living with Possums - www.dse.vic.gov.au/animals/possums/index.htm
Department of Sustainability & Environment (DSE)
Department of Sustainability & Environment (DSE) Plants & Animals section
Advice on a whole range of Plants and Animals, including Natives, Pest Animals -
www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrenpa.nsf/Home+Page/DSE+Plants~Home+Page?open
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Animal Management.
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