Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Wildlife Protection) Act 2001

The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Wildlife Protection) Act 2001 is an act of the Parliament of Australia that aims to amend the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The act provides various amendments and regulations to protect wildlife, including cetaceans, in Australia.

Key provisions of the act include:

• Prohibitions on exporting or importing certain species of cetaceans
• Requirements for permits to export or import CITES specimens
• Regulations for the trade in wildlife specimens
• Amendments to other acts, such as the Biological Control Act 1984

The act also establishes a system for regulating international movement of wildlife specimens, ensuring compliance with international obligations under CITES and the Biodiversity Convention.

Overall, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Wildlife Protection) Act 2001 aims to strengthen Australia's laws related to wildlife conservation and protection.