Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281:clause:1ab_535
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1AB cl 535
Character Range: 1323041–1325247

535       Koala Conservation and Protection                                                                                                                    To support the protection of koalas and their habitats by:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) funding training in koala care, treatment and triage for veterinarians, veterinary nurses, emergency management personnel, first responders, park rangers, and wildlife carers; and
                                                                                                                                                               (b) providing financial assistance for:
                                                                                                                                                               (i) projects to protect and restore koala habitat and mitigate threats to koalas; and
                                                                                                                                                               (ii) research to improve koala health outcomes; and
                                                                                                                                                               (iii) the implementation of measures to improve koala health outcomes.
                                                                                                                                                               This objective has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) to give effect to Australia's obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity, particularly Articles 8, 10 and 12; or
                                                                                                                                                               (b) involving the granting of financial assistance to a State or Territory.