Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980.

Subject

Environment gen., Sea, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

EIA Authorization/permit Protected area Marine area Marine protected areas Hunting authorization/permit Protection of habitats Protection of species

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

The Act gives effect to the Convention to the Antarctic Treaty and the Protocol on the Environment to the Antarctic Treaty and makes other provision relating to the protection of the environment and wildlife in the Antarctic.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Antarctic Seals Conservation Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1987 (2002)

Keyword: Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Marine mammals, Hunting authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 1993.

Legislation | Australia | 1993 (2002)

Keyword: EIA, Marine area, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environment and Heritage Legislation Amendment (Antarctic Seals and Other Measures) Act 2006 (No. 164 of 2006).

Legislation | Australia | 2006

Keyword: Offences/penalties, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Reform (Consequential Provisions) Act 1999 (Act No. 92 of 1999).

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2010)

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Wetlands, Migratory species, Alien species, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Biodiversity, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX