Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Act 1997.

Subject

Environment gen.

Keyword

Special fund Institution

Geographical area

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

Abstract

The Act establishes the Natural Heritage Trust of Australia Account (sect. 4). The main objective of the establishment of this fund is to conserve, repair and replenish Australia's natural capital infrastructure (sect. 3). Funds available in the Account will be spent on the environment, sustainable agriculture and natural resources management. The Natural Heritage Trust Advisory Committee is established under section 30. Section 40 provides for a Natural Heritage Ministerial Board. Sections 10 to 14 state primary objectives of programmes for which the Account is established. Environmental protection includes a clean seas and coasts programme. Section 21 outlines principles of ecologically sustainable development. (54 sections divided into 6 Parts)

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Amended by

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

Horticulture Marketing and Research and Development Services (Repeals and Consequential Provisions) Act 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2013)

Keyword: Institution, Agricultural development, Vegetables/legumes, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX