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Wildlife Conservation Act 1950.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Western Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1951 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the conservation and protection of wildlife.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Authorization/permit Endangered species Offences/penalties Protection of species Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 28 sections, provides for the statute relating to conservation and legal protection of flora and fauna.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wildlife Conservation Regulations 1970.

Legislation | Australia | 1970 (2016)

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding, International trade, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Indigenous peoples, Wildlife products, Marking/identification, Education, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Research, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Wildlife Conservation (Reptiles and Amphibians) Regulations 2002.

Legislation | Australia | 2002 (2010)

Keyword: Protection of species, Ecosystem preservation, Amphibians, Reptiles, Authorization/permit, Classification/declassification, International trade, Royalties/fees, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Legislation | Australia | 2016 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Wetlands, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Biodiversity, Sustainable development, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Traditional rights/customary rights, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Protection of species, Research, Fishery management and conservation, Protected area, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Migratory species, Alien species, Endangered species, Marine mammals, National parks, Marine protected areas, Access and benefit-sharing, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX