Management of complaints

Details: Published: 09 May 2013

A complaint relates to the way the department carries out its roles, or provides its services or products to the community, and is a complaint made about the department and/or its staff by external parties.

The department recognises and promotes the right of community members to be heard in relation to a complaint and has a complaint management process that is:

customer-focused
confidential
accessible
timely
open and accountable
free of charge

For more information about making a complaint, please read our Complaints Overview816.77 KB.

Complaints form

To make a complaint, download a copy of the Complaint Lodgement Form1.6 MB which can be filled out electronically or printed for your personal records.

Once you have completed the form, email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note: if your complaint concerns potential breaches of legislation administered by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions or information identifying poor conservation practices, you must forward your complaint directly to your local metropolitan or country office, or report your concerns to wildlife watch 1800 449 453.

Details: Last Updated: 22 September 2017