List of CITES Species Amendment (2023/011018) Instrument 2023 (Cth)

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA

List of CITES Species Amendment (2023/011018) Instrument 2023

Made under paragraphs 303CA(9)(b) and (c) of the

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

I, Adam Sincock, delegate of the Minister for the Environment pursuant to paragraphs 303CA(9)(b) and (c) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), amend the List of CITES Species for the Purposes of the Act (29/11/2001), established under subsection 303CA(1) of the EPBC Act, as set out in Schedule 1 to this instrument.

Each provision of this instrument specified in Column 1 of the table below commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with Column 2 of the table. Any other statement in Column 2 has effect according to its terms.

Commencement information
Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
Provisions	Commencement	Date/Details
1.  Anything in this instrument not elsewhere covered by this table.	The day after this instrument is registered.
2. Schedule 1	4 May 2023
3. Schedule 2	21 May 2023

Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.

Any information in Column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.

Dated this 27th day of April 2023

Adam Sincock
Delegate of the Minister for the Environment

Note: CITES means the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora made at Washington on 3 March 1973, as amended and in force for Australia from time to time.

SCHEDULE 1

Under the heading Phylum: Chordata (Chordates), Class: Reptilia, Suborder: Serpentes, include in the appropriate position:

Family: Viperidae
Daboia palaestinae	Palestine viper	III	Listed by Israel	4 May 2023

Under the heading Phylum: Chordata (Chordates) amend the following items to update the First Listed date:

Taxon	Common Name	Appendix	Notation	First Listed
Change:	Hypancistrus zebra	Zebra pleco	II	A zero export quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes	23 Feb 2023
To:	Hypancistrus zebra	Zebra pleco	II	A zero export quota for wild specimens for commercial purposes	3 Jan 2017
Change:	Calyptocephalella gayi	III	Listed by Chile
To:	Calyptocephalella gayi	III	Listed by Chile	27 Apr 11
Change:	Ceratotherium simum simum	Southern White Rhinoceros	I	Populations other than South Africa, Eswatini and Namibia.	1 Jul 75
To:	Ceratotherium simum simum	Southern White Rhinoceros	I	Populations other than South Africa, Eswatini and Namibia.	4 Feb 77
Change:	Chelydra serpentina	Common snapping turtle	II	23 Feb 2023
To:	Chelydra serpentina	Common snapping turtle	II	21 Nov 16
Change:	Macrochelys temmincki	Alligator snapping turtle	II	23 Feb 2023
To:	Macrochelys temmincki	Alligator snapping turtle	II	14 Jun 06

Under the heading Kingdom: Plantae (Plants) amend the following items to update the associated notations:

Taxon	Common Name	Appendix	Notation	First Listed
Change:	Cactaceae spp.	cacti, cactus	II	Included in Appendix II, except for the species included in Appendix I, and for Pereskia spp., Pereskiopsis spp. and Quiabentia spp., which are not included in the Appendices. Additionally, artificially propagated specimens of the following hybrids and/or cultivars are not subject to the provisions of the Convention: – Hatiora x graeseri – Schlumbergera x buckleyi – Schlumbergera russelliana x Schlumbergera truncata – Schlumbergera orssichiana x Schlumbergera truncata – Schlumbergera opuntioides x Schlumbergera truncata – Schlumbergera truncata (cultivars) – Cactaceae spp. colour mutants grafted on the following grafting stocks: Harrisia 'Jusbertii', Hylocereus trigonusor Hylocereus undatus – Opuntia microdasys (cultivars). #4 All parts and derivatives except: a) seeds (including seedpods of Orchidaceae), spores and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico, and to seeds from Beccariophoenix madagascariensis and Neodypsis decaryi exported from Madagascar; b) seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers; c) cut flowers of artificially propagated plants; d) fruits and parts and derivatives thereof of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genus Vanilla (Orchidaceae) and of the family Cactaceae; e) stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); and f) finished products of Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade Exemption: Up to 3 rainsticks made from Appendix II Cactus species, contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation	1 Jul 75
To:	Cactaceae spp.	cacti, cactus	II	Included in Appendix II, except for the species included in Appendix I, and for Pereskia spp., Pereskiopsis spp. and Quiabentia spp., which are not included in the Appendices. Additionally, artificially propagated specimens of the following hybrids and/or cultivars are not subject to the provisions of the Convention: – Hatiora x graeseri – Schlumbergera x buckleyi – Schlumbergera russelliana x Schlumbergera truncata – Schlumbergera orssichiana x Schlumbergera truncata – Schlumbergera opuntioides x Schlumbergera truncata – Schlumbergera truncata (cultivars) – Cactaceae spp. colour mutants grafted on the following grafting stocks: Harrisia 'Jusbertii', Hylocereus trigonusor Hylocereus undatus – Opuntia microdasys (cultivars). #4 All parts and derivatives except: a) seeds (including seedpods of Orchidaceae), spores and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico, and to seeds from Beccariophoenix madagascariensis and Neodypsis decaryi exported from Madagascar; b) seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers; c) cut flowers of artificially propagated plants; d) fruits and parts and derivatives thereof of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genus Vanilla (Orchidaceae) and of the family Cactaceae; e) stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); f) finished products of Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade; and g) finished products derived from artificial propagation, packaged and ready for retail trade of cosmetics containing parts and derivatives of Bletilla striata, Cycnoches cooperi, Gastrodia elata, Phalaenopsis amabilis or Phalaenopsis lobbii. Exemption: Up to 3 rainsticks made from Appendix II Cactus species, contained in accompanied baggage and for personal use, do not require any CITES documentation.	1 Jul 75
Change:	Dalbergia cochinchinensis	Thailand rosewood	II	All parts and derivatives are included, except: a) seeds (including seedpods of Orchidaceae), spores and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico, and to seeds from Beccariophoenix madagascariensis and Dypsis decaryi exported from Madagascar; b) seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers; c) cut flowers of artificially propagated plants; d) fruits, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalised or artificially propagated plants of the genus Vanilla (Orchidaceae) and of the family Cactaceae; e) stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalised or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); and f) finished products of Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade.	12 Jun 13
To:	Dalbergia cochinchinensis	Thailand rosewood	II	All parts and derivatives are included, except: a) seeds (including seedpods of Orchidaceae), spores and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico, and to seeds from Beccariophoenix madagascariensis and Dypsis decaryi exported from Madagascar; b) seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers; c) cut flowers of artificially propagated plants; d) fruits, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalised or artificially propagated plants of the genus Vanilla (Orchidaceae) and of the family Cactaceae; e) stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalised or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); f) finished products of Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade; and g) finished products derived from artificial propagation, packaged and ready for retail trade of cosmetics containing parts and derivatives of Bletilla striata, Cycnoches cooperi, Gastrodia elata, Phalaenopsis amabilis or Phalaenopsis lobbii.	12 Jun 13
Change:	Dypsis decaryi	Feather Palm,  Triangle Palm	II	All parts and derivatives, except: a) seeds (including seedpods of Orchidaceae), spores and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico, and to seeds from Beccariophoenix madagascariensis and Dypsis decaryi exported from Madagascar; b) seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers; c) cut flowers of artificially propagated plants; d) fruits, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genus Vanilla (Orchidaceae) and of the family Cactaceae; e) stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); and f) finished products of Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade.	1 Jul 75
To:	Dypsis decaryi	Feather Palm, Triangle Palm	II	All parts and derivatives, except: a) seeds (including seedpods of Orchidaceae), spores and pollen (including pollinia). The exemption does not apply to seeds from Cactaceae spp. exported from Mexico, and to seeds from Beccariophoenix madagascariensis and Dypsis decaryi exported from Madagascar; b) seedling or tissue cultures obtained in vitro, in solid or liquid media, transported in sterile containers; c) cut flowers of artificially propagated plants; d) fruits, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genus Vanilla (Orchidaceae) and of the family Cactaceae; e) stems, flowers, and parts and derivatives thereof, of naturalized or artificially propagated plants of the genera Opuntia subgenus Opuntia and Selenicereus (Cactaceae); f) finished products of Euphorbia antisyphilitica packaged and ready for retail trade; and g) finished products derived from artificial propagation, packaged and ready for retail trade of cosmetics containing parts and derivatives of Bletilla striata, Cycnoches cooperi, Gastrodia elata, Phalaenopsis amabilis or Phalaenopsis lobbii.	1 Jul 75

Under the heading Phylum: Chordata (Chordates), Class: Reptilia, Suborder: Squamata, Family: Iguanidae, delete the following items:

Taxon	Common Name	Appendix	Notation	First Listed
Phrynosoma blainvillii	San Diego horned lizard	II	1 Jul 75
Phrynosoma cerroense	Cedros Island horned lizard	II	11 Jun 92
Phrynosoma coronatum	Coastal Horned Lizards	II	Except subspecies with earlier listed date.	11 Jun 92
Phrynosoma wigginsi	Gulf Coast horned lizard	II	11 Jun 92

Under the heading Phylum: Chordata (Chordates), Class: Reptilia, Suborder: Squamata, Family: Phrynosomatidae, in the appropriate place, include the following items:

Taxon	Common Name	Appendix	Notation	First Listed
Phrynosoma blainvillii	San Diego horned lizard	II	1 Jul 75
Phrynosoma cerroense	Cedros Island horned lizard	II	11 Jun 92
Phrynosoma coronatum	Coastal Horned Lizards	II	Except subspecies with earlier listed date.	11 Jun 92
Phrynosoma wigginsi	Gulf Coast horned lizard	II	11 Jun 92

SCHEDULE 2

Under the heading Phylum: Arthropoda (Arthropods), Class: Insecta, Order: Lepidoptera, include in the appropriate position:

Family: Papilionidae
Papilio phorbanta	Small Réunion swallowtail	III	Listed by the European Union	21 May 23