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Wildlife Protection (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1982.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to further the protection and conservation of wildlife by regulating the export and import of certain animals, plants and goods, and for related purposes.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Birds Protection of species Trade in species Wild fauna Wild flora Wildlife products
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The object of this Act is to comply with the obligations of Australia under the Convention and otherwise to further the protection and conservation of the wild fauna and flora of Australia and of other countries.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Wildlife Protection (Regulation on Exports and Imports) Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1984 (1999)

Keyword: International trade, Education, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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

Repealed by

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Wildlife Protection) Act 2001 (No. 82 of 2001).

Legislation | Australia | 2001

Keyword: Animal welfare, Biodiversity, Internal trade, International trade, Precautionary principle, Trade in species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Protection of species, Authorization/permit, Marine mammals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX