Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00138:reg:5:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00138
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 3/6)
Character Range: 53171–56402

local), particularly those involved with wetland environments and conservation programs; private landholders; Indigenous land and sea management groups (including ranger programmes); researchers; bird watching groups; conservation groups; wildlife interest groups; 4WD and fishing groups; environmental consulting companies; tourism operators; industry and commercial bodies; and, proponents of agricultural development in the vicinity of important habitat. However, this list should not be considered exhaustive, as there may be other interest groups that may like to be included in the future or need to be considered when specialised tasks are required.

             The following table lists some of the interest groups, how they could contribute to the success of the plan and the potential benefits/impacts that may emerge from the Plan's implementation:
   Affected interests

Affected interests

     Chapter 10
     Consultation

   The National Recovery Plan for the Australasian Bittern has been developed through extensive consultation with a broad range of stakeholders. The consultation process brought together key species experts and conservation managers, from a range of different organizations, to categorize ongoing threats to the Australasian Bittern, and identify knowledge gaps and potential management options. Consultation included representatives from government agencies, non-government organisations, researchers and local community groups. During the drafting process the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Cwlth) continued to work closely with key stakeholders.

   Notice of the draft plan was made available for public comment for a minimum of three months between 20 December 2019 and 17 April 2020. Any comments received that were relevant to the survival of the species were considered by the Threatened Species Scientific Committee as part of its assessment process.

               Chapter 11

Organisations/persons involved in evaluating the performance of the plan

             This plan should be reviewed no later than five years from when it was endorsed and made publicly available. The review will determine the performance of the plan and assess:
•       whether the plan continues unchanged, is varied to remove completed actions, or varied to include new conservation priorities; or
•       whether a recovery plan is no longer necessary for the species as either conservation advice will suffice, or the species are removed from the threatened species list.

             As part of this review, the listing status of the species will be assessed against the EPBC Act species listing criteria.

             The review will be coordinated by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water in association with relevant Australian and state government agencies and key stakeholder groups such as non-governmental organisations, local community groups and scientific research organisations.

             Key stakeholders who may be involved in the review of the performance of the National Recovery Plan for the Australasian Bittern, include organisations likely to be affected by the actions proposed in this plan and are