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Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1976.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Northern Territory
Document type
Legislation
Date
1977 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for and in relation to the establishment of Territory Parks and other Parks and Reserves and the study, protection, conservation and sustainable utilization of wildlife.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Framework law Institution Protected area National parks Protection of habitats Zoning Management/conservation Classification/declassification Endangered species Research Education Policy/planning Protection of species Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 1 January 1978.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 124 sections divided into ten Parts, provides for the establishment of Territory Parks and other parks and reserves and for the study, protection and conservation of wildlife in Northern Territory. The Act includes provisions on changes and revocation of parks, reserves and sanctuaries (sect. 13), the preparation and implementation of plans of management (sects. 18-21), the creation and management of sanctuaries (Part 3A) and on the management of wildlife, flora and fauna, including their classification (Part 4). The Act also provides for its implementation and regulates the operation of the Territory Parks and Wildlife Commission.

Full text
English
Website
legislation.nt.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2010)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Classification/declassification, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Reptiles

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Flora River Local Management Committee Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1993 (2011)

Keyword: National parks, Management/conservation, Institution, Protected area, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Territory Wildlife Park Management Committee Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1991

Keyword: Institution, Management/conservation, Research, Education, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Keep River National Park Local Management Committee Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (1998)

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation By-laws.

Legislation | Australia | 1984 (2008)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Protected area, National parks, Protection of habitats, Zoning, Management/conservation, Classification/declassification, Endangered species, Research, Education, Policy/planning, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Statute Law Amendment (Territory Economic Reconstruction) Act 2021 (Act. No. 19 of 2021).

Legislation | Australia | 2021

Keyword: Protection of environment, Recycling/reuse, Waste disposal, Waste prevention, Offences/penalties, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Beverages, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Lease, Public land, Pastoralism, Land-use planning, Right of use, Transfer, Waste management, Property rights, Water rights, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Indigenous peoples, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Sustainable development, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX