Wildlife (Whales) Regulations 1998. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Victoria Document type Regulation Date 1998 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine mammals Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract These Regulations, made under the Wildlife Act 1975, provides for the long term protection of whales by prohibiting and regulating activities connected with whale watching and the stranding of whales; they prescribe conditions for whale sightseeing permits and whale swim tours and also set all related fees. Full text English Website www.dms.dpc.vic.gov.au References - Legislation Implements Wildlife Act 1975. Legislation | Australia | 1975 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Access right, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Enforcement/compliance, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX