World Heritage Properties Conservation Act 1983.

Country/Territory: Australia
Territorial subdivision: Commonwealth
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1983 (1999)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act relating to the protection and conservation of certain property, and for related purposes.

Subject: Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword: Protected area Management/conservation International agreement-implementation Classification/declassification Cultural heritage
Geographical area: Oceania

Abstract: This Act concerns property that is suitable for inclusion in the World Heritage List in accordance with the Convention of Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage. "Natural heritage" has the same meaning as in the Convention. Where the Governor-General is satisfied that any property, identified in accordance with provisions of section 3A, is being or is likely to be damaged or destroyed, he may, by Proclamation, declare that property to be property to which section 9 applies. Sectio
Full text: English
Website: www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

World Heritage Properties Conservation Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2007)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Protected area, Timber extraction/logging, Cultural heritage, Biodiversity, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by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