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 entity
Internal