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

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Commonwealth
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend legislation relating to environment and heritage, and for related purposes.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Offences/penalties Protected area Marine protected areas Protection of species
Geographical area
Oceania
Entry into force notes
Please see section 2.
Abstract

This Act amends the Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980 in respect of the protection of Antarctic seals and other fauna. The amendments concern definitions and authorization of activities regarding protected fauna and flora. One provision concerns precautions to prevent the introduction of microorganisms not present in the Antarctic. This Act also defines anew offences, both in the 1980 Act and in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2016)

Keyword: Water shortage/drought, Data collection/reporting, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Water quality standards, Institution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Antarctic Treaty (Environment Protection) Act 1980.

Legislation | Australia | 1980 (2010)

Keyword: EIA, Authorization/permit, Protected area, International agreement-implementation, Marine area, Hunting authorization/permit, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX