Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 - section 269A - Adoption of State Plans as Recovery Plans (18/08/2004)

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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Section 269A

Adoption of State Plans as Recovery Plans

 

I, IAN GORDON CAMPBELL, Minister for the Environment and Heritage, under section 269A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, hereby adopt as recovery plans for the listed threatened species specified below, the respective plans made by New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia (or agencies of that State/Territory) specified opposite those listed threatened species:

 

New South Wales Recovery Plans (2)

 

Listed Threatened Species

Recovery Plan

Zieria Formosa, Zieria buxijugum and Zieria parrisiae

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (2002). Recovery Plan for Zieria formosa, Zieria buxijugum and Zieria parrisiae.  NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Hurstville, NSW.

Zieria lasiocaulis

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (2002). Recovery Plan for Zieria lasiocaulis, NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service, Hurstville, NSW.

 

Victorian Recovery Plan (1)

 

Listed Threatened Species

Recovery Plan

  1. Arachnorchis concolor
  2. Arachnorchis fulva
  3. Arachnorchis sp. aff. venusta (Kilsyth South)
  4. Diuris ochroma
  5. Prasophyllum sp aff. frenchii 2
  6. Prasophyllum morganii
  7. Prasophyllum suaveolens, P. sp. aff. suaveolens (Basalt Plains)
  8. Prasophyllum subbisectum
  9. Pterostylis despectans
  10. Thelymitra epipactoides
  11. Thelymitra mackibbinii

 

Coates, F., Jeanes, J. and Pritchard, A. (2002). Recovery Plan for Twenty-five Threatened Orchids of Victoria, South Australia and New South Wales 2003 - 2007.  Department of Sustainability and Environment, Melbourne, VIC.

 

Queensland Recovery Plans (2)

 

Listed Threatened Species

Recovery Plan

Psephotus chrysopterygius

(Golden-shouldered Parrot)

Garnett, S.T. and Crowley, G.M. (2002). Recovery Plan for the golden-shouldered parrot Psephotus chrysopterygius 2003-2007. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Brisbane, QLD.

Alectryon ramiflorus

(Isis tamarind)

Barker, M. and Barry, S. (2003). Recovery plan for the Isis tamarind Alectryon ramiflorus 2003-2007. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Brisbane, QLD.

Western Australian Recovery Plans (24)

 

Listed Threatened Species

Recovery Plan

Darwinia Sp Williamson

(Abba Bell)

Stack, G. and English, V. (2003). Abba Bell (Darwinia Sp Williamson) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Acacia Aprica

(Blunt Wattle)

Bayliss, B. (2003). Blunt Wattle (Acacia Aprica) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Conostylis setigera subsp. Dasys

(Boscabel Conostylis)

Loudon, B. (2003). Boscabel Conostylis (Conostylis setigera subsp. dasys) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Andersonia Axilliflora

(Giant Andersonia)

Evans, R., Barrett, S., Stack, G. and Brown, A. (2003). Giant Andersonia (Andersonia Axilliflora) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Chamelaucium sp. Gingin

(Gingin Wax)

Stack, G. and English, V. (2003). Gingin Wax (Chamelaucium sp. Gingin) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Thomasia sp. Green Hill

(Green Hill Thomasia)

English, V. (2003). Green Hill Thomasia (Thomasia sp. Green Hill) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Goodenia integerrima

(Gypsum Goodenia)

Phillimore, R. and Brown, A. (2003). Gypsum Goodenia (Goodenia integerrima) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Caladenia drakeoides

(Hinged Dragon Orchid)

Brown, A., Holland, E. and Kershaw, K. (2003). Hinged Dragon Orchid (Caladenia drakeoides) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Grevillea elongata

(Ironstone Grevillea)

Stack, G. and English, V. (2003). Ironstone Grevillea (Grevillea elongata) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Grevillea maccutcheonii

(McCutcheon's Grevillea)

Stack, G., Brown, A. and English, V. (2003). McCutcheon's Grevillea (Grevillea maccutcheonii ) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Verticordia plumosa var. pleiobotrya

(Narrow-petalled Featherflower)

Phillimore, R. and Evans, R. (2003). Narrow-petalled Featherflower (Verticordia plumosa var. pleiobotrya) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Eremophila pinnatifida ms

(Pinnate-leaved Eremophila)

Stack, G. and Brown, A. (2002). Pinnate-leaved Eremophila (Eremophila pinnatifida ms) Interim Recovery Plan 2002-2007. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Synaphea quartzitica

(Quartz-loving Synaphea)

Stack, G. and English, V. (2003). Quartz-loving Synaphea (Synaphea quartzitica) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Lambertia orbifolia subsp. orbifolia ms

(Round-leafed Honeysuckle)

Phillimore, R. and Brown, A. (2002). Round-leafed Honeysuckle (Lambertia orbifolia  subsp. orbifolia ms) Interim Recovery Plan 2002-2007. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Personia micranthera

(Small-flowered Snottygobble)

Stack, G. and Brown, A. (2003). Small-flowered Snottygobble (Personia micranthera) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Grevillea althoferorum

(Split-leaved Grevillea)

Stack, G. and English, V. (2003). Split-leaved Grevillea (Grevillea althoferorum) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Grevillea humifusa

(Spreading Grevillea)

Stack, G. and English, V. (2003). Spreading Grevillea (Grevillea humifusa) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Rulingia sp. Trigwell Bridge

(Trigwell's Rulingia)

Stack, G. and Brown, A. (2003). Trigwell's Rulingia (Rulingia sp. Trigwell Bridge) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Rhizanthella gardneri

(Underground Orchid)

Brown, A., Batty, A., Brundrett, M. and Dixon, K. (2003). Underground Orchid (Rhizanthella gardneri) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Eremophila viscida

(Varnish Bush)

Phillimore, R., Evans, R., Brown, A. and English, V. (2003) Varnish Bush (Eremophila viscida) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Lambertia echinata subsp. Occidentalis

(Western Prickly Honeysuckle)

Stack, G. and Brown, A. (2003). Western Prickly Honeysuckle (Lambertia echinata subsp. occidentalis) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Eremophila verticillata

(Whorled Eremophila)

Phillimore, R. and Brown, A. (2003). Whorled Eremophila (Eremophila verticillata) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Lasiopetalum pterocarpum ms

(Wing-fruited Lasiopetalum)

Stack, G. and English, V. (2003). Wing-fruited Lasiopetalum (Lasiopetalum pterocarpum ms) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

Stylidium coroniforme

(Wongan Hills Triggerplant)

Stack, G., Willers, N. and Brown, A. (2003).Wongan Hills Triggerplant (Stylidium coroniforme) Interim Recovery Plan 2003-2008. Department of Conservation and Land Management, Wanneroo, WA.

 

The recovery plans will come into force on the date of signing of this instrument.

 

 

Dated this 18th day of August 2004.

 

 

IAN CAMPBELL

Minister for the Environment and Heritage

 

Overview

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 was enacted to address the problem of declining biodiversity and the need for a comprehensive framework to protect and manage Australia's threatened species, ecological communities, and heritage places. This Act was introduced by the Australian Parliament to provide a unified approach to environmental protection, ensuring that significant impacts on the environment are assessed and managed effectively. The policy objective of the Act is to promote the sustainable use of natural resources while protecting and conserving Australia's biodiversity and heritage. The legislative instrument F2007B00402, dated 18 August 2004, and signed by Ian Campbell, the Minister for the Environment and Heritage, adopts specific recovery plans for listed threatened species from various states and territories. This adoption is aimed at facilitating coordinated efforts to recover and conserve these threatened species by leveraging state-specific knowledge and resources. The adopted recovery plans, which cover a range of species from different regions, are intended to come into force upon the signing of this instrument, thereby integrating state-level conservation strategies into the national framework.

Scope and Application

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 applies to all individuals, entities, and industries within the Commonwealth of Australia that engage in conduct or transactions affecting listed threatened species and matters of national environmental significance. This Act provides a framework for the protection of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources, focusing on the conservation of biodiversity. The Act applies nationally, with its provisions extending across state and territory borders to ensure comprehensive environmental protection. Certain exclusions and exemptions may apply, particularly regarding activities already covered by state or territory laws, but these are detailed in subordinate instruments or specific legislative sections. The adoption of state recovery plans as recovery plans under this Act demonstrates an extension of application through subordinate instruments, facilitating a coordinated approach to biodiversity conservation across jurisdictions. The adoption of these plans is effective from the date of signing of the instrument, highlighting the immediacy of the legislative action in enhancing the protection of threatened species.

Key Provisions

Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the Minister for the Environment and Heritage has the authority to adopt state recovery plans as recovery plans for listed threatened species, as stipulated in section 269A. The Minister has exercised this authority by adopting specific recovery plans from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia for particular listed threatened species. These plans were made by relevant state agencies or governments and include detailed strategies for the conservation and recovery of the identified species. The obligations and requirements imposed by the adoption of these recovery plans include adherence to the specific strategies and actions outlined in each plan for the conservation and recovery of the listed threatened species. This entails the implementation of measures such as habitat protection, species monitoring, research, and community engagement. The relevant authorities and entities, including state governments and their agencies, are responsible for ensuring that the adopted recovery plans are followed and that the specified species are managed according to the outlined strategies. Failure to comply with the adopted recovery plans can result in legal consequences. Under section 474 of the Act, any person who contravenes a recovery plan that has been adopted under section 269A can be subject to civil penalties. The penalty for each contravention is a fine of up to 500 penalty units for an individual and up to 2,500 penalty units for a body corporate. Additionally, the courts may order other remedies such as injunctions or specific performance to enforce compliance with the recovery plans. In summary, the adoption of state recovery plans under section 269A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 mandates specific conservation strategies for listed threatened species. These plans impose obligations on relevant authorities to implement the specified actions and measures, with potential civil penalties for non-compliance. The recovery plans are designed to ensure the protection and recovery of the identified species, thereby contributing to broader biodiversity conservation efforts.

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