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Listing of threatened species

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Part 2Listing of native species, ecological communities and threatening processes
Division 1Native species
Subdivision 2Threatened species

19 Listing of threatened species

(1)

The Minister may, by order, list a native species as a threatened species in one of the following categories —

(a)

critically endangered species;

(b)

endangered species;

(c)

vulnerable species.

(2)

A native species is not eligible for listing as a threatened species if it is an extinct species.

(3)

When deciding whether or not to list a native species as a threatened species or to amend or repeal such a listing, the Minister must have regard only to matters relating to the survival of the species.

(4)

Section 258 applies to an order made under subsection (1).

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