Birds Protection Act 1913. Country/Territory Norfolk Island (Australia) Document type Legislation Date 1913 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Hunting authorization/permit Hunting/capture Seasons Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act concerns the protection of a prescribed species or sub-species of birds ("protected birds"). Taking of a protected birds (or eggs of a protected bird) requires a permit to be granted by authority. The competent authority may declare open seasons for protected birds and authorize the taking of any protected bird for: a scientific purpose; a purpose relating to propagation; or a prescribed purpose. Full text English Website www.info.gov.nf References - Legislation Implemented by Birds Protection Regulations 1988. Legislation | Norfolk Island (Australia) | 1988 (2008) Keyword: Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX