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28/02/2026

Biodiversity Conservation

Regulator function

Administration of cetacean permits (whales, dolphins, porpoise).

Legislation
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
  • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
Regulated community
  • Scientific research (ie CSIRO, Universities)
  • Commercial industry (ie tenders to Australian Hydrographic Office; wildlife documentary film producers)
  • General public
  • Commonwealth Marine Park users (only if cetaceans are likely to be impacted)
Portfolio
Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Statement of Expectations
Ministerial Statement of Expectations date
4 November 2024
Regulator Statement of Intent
Statement of Intent
Regulator Statement of Intent date
3 December 2024
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