Application for approval of a Wildlife Trade Operation under Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
About the proposal
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has received an application for the approval of a small-scale Wildlife Trade Operation (WTO) under Part 13A, section 303FN of the EPBC Act. The application is for the commercial wild harvest and export of flowers, foliage and ripe fruit from 11 species of Australian native flora from Tasmania.
If approved, the proposed WTO will remain in place for up to 3 years from the day after the date of its declaration.
How can I get involved?
Read the proposal:
Proposed Wildlife Trade Operation: TAS. NATIVE FLORA & FILLERS [PDF 159KB]
Proposed Wildlife Trade Operation: TAS. NATIVE FLORA & FILLERS [DOCX 67.9KB]
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In accordance with the provisions of section 303FR of the EPBC Act, you are invited to comment on this proposal.
Comments received will form part of the documentation provided to the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Water or the Minister’s delegate for decision.
