What Does the EPBC Act Do?
(omitting supporting provisions, including compliance, administration)
IDENTIFY FOR PROTECTION (WHETHER BY LIST, DECLARATION OR CATALOGUE)
List Matters of National Environmental Significance Declare Commonwealth Reserves (Includes Conservation Zones and Australian Whale Sanctuary) List marine species List Critical Habitat List Biosphere Reserves (for conservation only) List Cth & Overseas Heritage
PLAN FOR CONSERVATION (INCLUDES CONSERVATION ADVICE & AGREEMENTS)
Bioregional Plans Protected Area Management Plans Threatened Species & Ecological Communities: • Conservation Advice • Recovery Plans Threat Abatement Plans Wildlife Conservation Plans Identify & monitor biodiversity (cooperate & assist) Conservation Agreements
ASSESS & APPROVE FOR ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE USE IN DEVELOPMENT OR TRADE
Environmental Impact Assessment Strategic Environmental Assessment (incl. fisheries) Take native species (Cth area only) Wildlife Trade: • Internationally-listed endangered species • Import of exotics • Export of natives