Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00043:reg:5:p2
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Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 2/15)
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from the international cooperation that could be achieved by an international agreement. All of Australia's migratory shorebird species are listed on Appendix II, Eastern curlew (Numenius madagascariensis) and Great knot (Calidris tenuirostris) are also listed on Appendix I. Endangered migratory species included in Appendix
  I, in addition to enjoying strict legal protection by Parties, can benefit from the development of Concerted Actions. These range from field research and conservation projects to the establishment of technical and institutional frameworks for action. International Single Species Action Plans are an important instrument to promote and coordinate activities that seek to protect and restore habitat, mitigating obstacles to migration and other controlling factors that might endanger species.

           Parties to the Convention that are Range States of a migratory species commit to prohibiting the taking of animals listed in Appendix I, and endeavour:
            •       to conserve and, where feasible and appropriate, restore those habitats of the species which are of importance in removing the species from danger of extinction
            •       to prevent, remove, compensate for or minimize, as appropriate, the adverse effects of activities or obstacles that seriously impede or prevent the migration of the species
            •       to the extent feasible and appropriate, prevent, reduce or control factors that are endangering or are likely to further endanger the species,
            including strictly controlling the introduction of, or controlling or eliminating, already introduced exotic species.

           Signatories to JAMBA, CAMBA and ROKAMBA are committed to taking appropriate measures to preserve and enhance the environment of migratory birds, in particular, by seeking means to prevent damage to such birds and their environment. These agreements also commit the governments to exchange research data and publications, to encourage formulation of joint research programs, and to encourage the conservation of migratory birds.

           Australia's obligations under the Bonn Convention and JAMBA, CAMBA and ROKAMBA amount to ensuring adverse effects on listed migratory species and their habitats in Australia do not occur. The EPBC Act seeks to prevent such adverse impacts
           by imposing civil penalties (Section 20) to persons who take actions that have, or are likely to have,
           a significant impact on a listed migratory species. EPBC Act Policy Statement 3.21—Industry Guidelines  for avoiding, assessing and mitigating impacts on  EPBC Act listed migratory shorebird species provides assistance in determining the likelihood of a significant impact on migratory shorebirds.

           This wildlife conservation plan gives clarification to the concept of 'important habitat' in relation to migratory shorebirds (Section 9). It also identifies
           other actions to assist Australia's commitments under both the Bonn Convention and the bilateral migratory bird agreements.

       6.2               Other Australian commitments relevant to migratory shorebirds

  While the Bonn Convention, JAMBA, CAMBA and ROKAMBA provide mechanisms for pursuing conservation outcomes for migratory birds, they