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In forceCriteria for categorisation as critically endangered species
Part 2Listing of native species, ecological communities and threatening processes
Division 1Native species
Subdivision 2Threatened species
20 Criteria for categorisation as critically endangered species
A native species is eligible for listing in the category of critically endangered species at a particular time if, at that time —
(a)
it is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild in the immediate future, as determined in accordance with criteria set out in the ministerial guidelines; and
(b)
listing in that category is otherwise in accordance with the ministerial guidelines.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandumSecond reading speech
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