Owning a parrot in QLD……

Provided you lawfully obtain native birds and keep them under proper conditions, you can keep many species including budgerigars, cockatiels, Bourke’s parrots, star and zebra finches, brown, king and stubble quail, and diamond and peaceful doves without getting a licence. These are called exempt birds. When you buy a native bird, keep a record of the source of that animal so you can prove it was legally purchased.

Some other birds, called controlled birds, may be kept for personal enjoyment without a licence but you are not allowed to buy or sell more than 10 controlled birds in a 12 month period. Examples are pale-headed rosellas or bar-shouldered doves.

If you want to keep other native bird species, you will have to apply for a licence from the QPWS. You will only be allowed to keep certain species.

http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/wildlife-ecosystems/wildlife/living_with_wildlife/native_animal_pets.html