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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ACT 1999 - SECT 333

Co - operating to prepare and implement plans

  (1)   This section applies in relation to a wetland that is included in the List of Wetlands of International Importance kept under the Ramsar Convention.

  (2)   The Commonwealth must use its best endeavours to ensure a plan for managing the wetland in a way that is not inconsistent with Australia's obligations under the Ramsar Convention or the Australian Ramsar management principles is prepared and implemented in co - operation with the State or Territory.

Note:   The Commonwealth and the State or Territory could make a bilateral agreement adopting the plan and providing for its implementation.



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