VIC Question about Macaw pets and council

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thomas3040

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13 August 2024
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I have owned 2, very tame and quiet blue and gold macaws for a few years now and always been allowed in the city of whittlesea until a couple months ago when they implemented a new '2024 local law' saying, 'large and/or noise parrots are not allowed' at all.

What if we have already owned them and have all the documents, vet records and permits?
Are there any legal principles to rely on here or any case law?
For example, I'm also about to graduate with my Veterinary degree soon and have been a student for many years, I have been commonwealth supported since 2018 and after 2020 they implemented new fees/laws making it much more expensive but those of us already enrolled from earlier have a 'grandfathered fee place' meaning any new laws coming into place cannot affect those who are already in beforehand.
Would any of these 'grandfathered' laws apply to this situation?
Willing to fight it to the supreme or high court!