National Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act 2010.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Wild flora Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples Endangered species Protection of species

Geographical area

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

Abstract

The New South Wales (NSW) Aboriginal cultural heritage regulatory regime is undergoing significant reform with the National Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act 2010 (Amendment Act). Other changes aimed at environmental protection are also introduced under the Amendment Act, including provisions relating to the regulation of native plants, fauna and threatened species. Key changes include the introduction of a strict liability offence into the NPW Act for Aboriginal objects and places, exemption and defence provisions for those offences and new processes for applications for Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permits (AHIP). The amendments are supported by other key regulatory instruments including the Revised Consultation Draft Due Diligence Code of Practice for the Protection of Aboriginal Objects in NSW and the Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010, Part 6 National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

Full text

English

Website

www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

Legislation | Australia | 1974 (2018)

Keyword: Protected area, Birds, Endangered species, Wild flora, Institution, Marine mammals, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wildlife products, Biodiversity, Contract/agreement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Court/tribunal, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Hunting authorization/permit, Reptiles, Offences/penalties, Cultural heritage, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX