Criteria for categorisation as species of special conservation interest

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A native species is eligible for listing in the category of species of special conservation interest at a particular time if, at that time —

(a)

it is of special conservation interest because it —

(i)

has a naturally low population; or

(ii)

has a restricted natural range; or

(iii)

is subject to or recovering from a significant population decline or reduction in natural range; or

(iv)

is of special interest to science;

and

(b)

in the opinion of the Minister —

(i)

the penalty for an offence under this Act involving the taking of the species is not likely to effectively deter its taking; and

(ii)

taking of the species may result in undue depletion of the species;

and

(c)

listing in that category is otherwise in accordance with the ministerial guidelines.

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