Weed Management Act 1999. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Tasmania Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the control and eradication of declared weeds and to promote a strategic and sustainable approach to weed management. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Weeds Biodiversity Community management Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act, consising of 73 sections divided into six Parts, provides for the control and eradication of declared weeds and to promote a strategic and sustainable approach to weed management. In exercising any power or performing any function under this Act, a person is to take into account the desirability of (i) minimising the harmful effect of weeds on the sustainability of Tasmania's productive capacity, natural ecosystems and biodiversity; and (ii) promoting a strategic and sustainable approach to weed management; and (iii) encouraging community involvement in weed management; and (iv) promoting the sharing of responsibility for weed management. Full text English Website www.thelaw.tas.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Weed Management Regulations 2007. Legislation | Australia | 2008 Keyword: Weeds Source: FAO, FAOLEX