Threatened Species Protection Order 2004 (TAS)

The Threatened Species Protection Order 2004 was made by the Minister for Environment and Planning under section 13(5) of the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995. The order amends Schedules 3, 4, and 5 of the Principal Act to update the lists of endangered, vulnerable, and rare native flora and fauna, and to correct certain taxonomic, authority, and family references. The amendment includes the addition and removal of specific species from the lists, as well as the correction of typographical errors in the headings of the schedules.

The court was not directly involved in the making of this order, as it was an administrative action taken by the Minister under the authority of the Act. However, the validity and legality of the order could potentially be challenged in court if it was alleged to be beyond the powers of the Minister, or to contravene any relevant legislation or principles of natural justice.

The Minister acted within the powers granted by the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 in making the Threatened Species Protection Order 2004. The order was made to amend the schedules of the Act in order to better protect threatened species, and to correct errors in the existing lists. The Minister had the authority to make the order under section 13(5) of the Act, and the order was notified in the Gazette as required by law. The order is therefore valid and legally binding.

No further orders are necessary, as the Threatened Species Protection Order 2004 is a complete and self-contained administrative action that does not require any additional court orders to give it effect.