What this class covers
ANZSIC class 0420 categorises businesses that hunt, trap, or capture wild animals, birds, or reptiles for commercial purposes, population management, or pest control operations. This classification applies to operations conducted in natural environments rather than controlled agricultural settings. Businesses in this class typically work with government agencies, land managers, or commercial buyers to manage wildlife populations or supply animal products.
Examples of operations that fall under this classification include commercial kangaroo harvesters supplying the meat and skin industry, professional crocodile egg collectors operating under wildlife management programs, licensed mutton bird harvesters on island sanctuaries, contracted wild deer culling teams working for land management agencies, and commercial snake catchers supplying reptiles for venom extraction or the pet trade (where legally permitted).
Primary activities in plain English
This class includes businesses engaged in:
- Trapping wild birds for commercial purposes
- Hunting buffalo, deer, or kangaroos for meat, skins, or population control
- Capturing crocodiles or harvesting crocodile eggs under management programs
- Controlled culling of overabundant or problematic wild animals
- Hunting or trapping dingoes, possums, or rabbits for commercial or management purposes
- Trapping fur-bearing animals for the skin trade
- Operating commercial game preserves where hunting activities occur
- Catching mutton birds during sanctioned harvesting seasons
- Professional snake catching for relocation or commercial supply
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes pest control services for industrial or domestic purposes, such as termite treatment or rodent control in buildings. These activities are classified separately under ANZSIC class 7312 (Building Pest Control Services).
Businesses engaged in fishing operations or aquaculture are classified in subdivision 04 under separate classes, while traditional agricultural activities fall under division A. The closest related classification is ANZSIC group 042, which shares the same title but represents a broader grouping level.
Practical guidance
Businesses operating in this sector typically require an ABN and must report income through business tax returns using the appropriate classification codes. When dealing with government agencies, the corresponding Business Industry Code (BIC) is 4200, which should be used for tax, reporting, and statistical purposes.
Workers' compensation classifications may vary by state and the specific nature of operations. Most hunting and trapping businesses fall under outdoor or agricultural risk categories. Various state and federal licensing requirements apply to wildlife harvesting, particularly for native species, and businesses must comply with animal welfare standards and wildlife protection legislation.
Some government grant programs or industry support initiatives may be available for businesses involved in sustainable wildlife management or commercial utilization of overabundant species, though eligibility depends on specific program criteria and state regulations.