Possum removal laws in Victoria: what homeowners need to know

Possums are protected wildlife in Victoria. You cannot treat them like rodents, and relocation is tightly restricted because relocated possums often die or create conflict in another territory.

The normal legal process is confirm the species, identify the entry point, install a one-way exit, monitor that the roof is empty, then seal the entry and install a possum box where appropriate.

The job fails when people seal the hole too early. That can trap an animal inside the roof or separate a mother from young. A proper exclusion is staged and documented.