Criteria for categorisation as endangered species

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

(a)

it is not a critically endangered species; and

(b)

it is facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future, as determined in accordance with criteria set out in the ministerial guidelines; and

(c)

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

This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum Second reading speech

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21 Criteria for categorisation as endangered species