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

Country/Territory: Australia
Territorial subdivision: Commonwealth
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1982 (2000)
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: International agreement-implementation International trade Cartilaginous fishes Protection of species
Geographical area: Oceania

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, International agreement-implementation, 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, Marine fisheries, Wetlands, Migratory species, Alien species, Policy/planning, Protection of species, Biodiversity, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX