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    Is the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) fit for purpose?

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    Authors
    Bateman, Bill
    Pearlman, P.
    Robertson, P.
    Schultz, B.
    Wardell-Johnson, Grant
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Bateman, B. and Pearlman, P. and Robertson, P. and Schultz, B. and Wardell-Johnson, G. 2017. Is the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) fit for purpose?. Pacific Conservation Biology. -.
    Source Title
    Pacific Conservation Biology
    DOI
    10.1071/PC16024
    ISSN
    1038-2097
    School
    Department of Environment and Agriculture
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/51731
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    The Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2015 for Western Australia was criticised by scientists and conservation activists for its perceived flaws as it progressed from Bill through to Act. In this article, we summarise what we consider to be the major flaws in the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) and suggest future amendments that could make the Act fit for purpose. Such criticism is important as biodiversity conservation initiatives globally appear to be failing to prevent biodiversity losses. As we move further into the 21st Century we need to identify, enact and implement effective legislation that will produce successful conservation outcomes.

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