About the consultation

You are invited to provide your views and supporting reasons about:

  • the eligibility of Pristis pristis (largetooth sawfish) for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) list of threatened species, and

  • the necessary conservation actions for this species.

Responses are welcomed from any interested person.

The Threatened Species Scientific Committee assesses species to determine their eligibility for inclusion in the list of threatened species under the EPBC Act and provides recommendations to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Water.

How can I get involved?

Read the consultation documents:

If you have difficulty accessing these files, visit web accessibility for assistance.

Send your comments?

Responses are required to be submitted by 13 January 2025.

Responses are to be provided in writing by email to: species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Please include "Pristis pristis (largetooth sawfish)" in the Subject field of your email.

or by mail to:

The Director
Shark and Ray Conservation Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
GPO Box 3090
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Personal information collection

Personal information that you provide will only be used for these purposes. Personal information may be disclosed to employees of Australian Government agencies assisting the Committee for the purposes outlined above. The Department will deal with personal information contained in, or provided concerning, responses in accordance with its Privacy Policy.

Timeline

  • Opened
    closed
    10 November 2024
  • Closed
    closed
    13 January 2025
Contact
Shark and Ray Conservation Section

Email
Comments can be sent by email to:
species.consultation@dcceew.gov.au

Mail
Comments can be sent in writing to:
The Director
Shark and Ray Conservation Section
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
GPO Box 3090
CANBERRA ACT 2601