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Agency:
Scientific Advisory Committee (Threatened Species)
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1995
Description:
Note: no records have yet been transferred to TAHO by this agency.;;;;The establishment of the Scientific Advisory Committee (threatened species) is provided for under section 8 of the Threatened Species Protection Act 1995. This legislation also sets out the functions of the Committee which are to advise the Minister and Secretary of the Department on:;;- the listing and de-listing of taxa of flora and fauna;;- threatening processes;;- the criteria to be followed in the determination of critical habitats;;- other matters relating to the conservation of threatened native flora and fauna;;- the review and approval of listing statements.
Information Sources:
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment website 2013
Legislation Creating:
Threatened Species Protection Act 1995
Functions Performed:
Environment