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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Wildlife Protection) Act 2001 (No. 82 of 2001).

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and for other purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal welfare Biodiversity Internal trade International trade Precautionary principle Trade in species Wild fauna Wildlife products Protection of species Authorization/permit Marine mammals
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The Act under Schedule 1 amends the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999; it includes a new Subdivision D of Division 3 of Part 13 Offences relating to exports and imports of cetaceans. A new Part 13A is included, International movement of wildlife specimens; the objects of this Part are as follows: (a) to ensure that Australia complies with its obligations under CITES and the Biodiversity Convention; (b) to protect wildlife that may be adversely affected by trade; (c) to promote the conservation of biodiversity in Australia and other countries;(d) to ensure that any commercial utilisation of Australian native wildlife for the purposes of export is managed in an ecologically sustainable way; (e) to promote the humane treatment of wildlife;(f) to ensure ethical conduct during any research associated with the utilisation of wildlife; (h) to ensure that the precautionary principle is taken into account in making decisions relating to the utilisation of wildlife. Under this Part it is an offence to export or import a CITES specimen unless the exporter or importer holds a permit; or an exemption applies. It is an offence as well to export a regulated native specimen unless the exporter holds a permit; or an exemption applies.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2019)

Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Wetlands, Pollution control, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Marine pollution, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Protection of environment, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Soil pollution/quality, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Basic legislation, Biodiversity, Migratory species, Alien species, Endangered species, Marine mammals, National parks, Marine protected areas, Access and benefit-sharing, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Wildlife Protection (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1982.

Legislation | Australia | 1982 (2002)

Keyword: Birds, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX