National Parks and Wildlife (National Parks) Regulations 2016.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

National parks Protected area Access right Wild fauna Forest fires Research Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Management/conservation Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

These regulations enter into force on 1 September 2016.

Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 42 sections completed by three Schedules, implement the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972 by providing specifications on the management of national parks. The Regulations provide for entrance to natural reserves, restrictions on the use of vehicles and boats, fire control, protection of animals, scientific research, pollution of waters, licences and legal enforcement. These regulations do not apply to a co-managed park constituted of Aboriginal owned land. A warden is not subject to these regulations in relation to the performance of his or her functions or the exercise of his or her powers as a warden and an employee of the Department is not subject to these regulations in relation to the performance of the duties of his or her employment.

Full text

English

Website

www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972.

Legislation | Australia | 1972 (2023)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Wild fauna, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting rights, Hunting/capture, Keeping of live animals, National parks, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Special fund, Traditional rights/customary rights, Zoning, Institution, Indigenous peoples, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

National Parks and Wildlife (National Parks) Regulations 2001.

Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2005)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Access right, Wild fauna, Forest fires, Research, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Management/conservation, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX