Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00482:reg:5:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00482
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 5/9)
Character Range: 121467–131835

Continue regulatory reform of Sugar Glider protected wildlife status                                                         1             * The Tasmanian Government has given consideration to declaring Sugar Gliders as vermin under the Vermin Control Act 2000 (Tas) or as an invasive species under subsequent Tasmanian legislation should the Vermin Control Act be replaced  Tasmanian Government                           Core government business

1 Lead organisations are identified in bold type.
Strategy 3 Monitor and manage other sources of mortality
Action  Description                                                                                                                                              Priority  Performance criteria                                                                                                                               Responsible agencies and potential partners 1  Indicative cost
3.1     Continue to raise public awareness of the risks of collisions and how these can be minimised                                                             2             * Existing collision impact guidelines have been updated as required and made accessible to relevant stakeholders                              Australian Government                          $50,000
                                                                                                                                                                               * There has been a demonstrated decrease in the number of collisions                                                                           State governments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Local government
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NRM regional bodies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Private landholders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              BirdLife Australia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NGOs
3.2     Conduct a national sensitivity analysis on the potential impact of terrestrial and offshore windfarm installations                                       2             * A comprehensive national sensitivity analysis has been published identifying the risks of collision and displacement of Swift Parrots        Research agencies                              $125,000
                                                                                                                                                                               * New information has been used to update state and local planning guidelines                                                                  NGOs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Academic institutions
3.3     Monitor for outbreaks of disease (e.g. of Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease), that may impact on the viability of the wild population                  3             * The incidence of disease has been recorded during handling and monitoring of Swift Parrots                                                   Australian Government                          $50,000
                                                                                                                                                                               * A management strategy has been developed if incidence of disease is noted to be increasing                                                   State governments
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Local government
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NRM regional bodies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Private landholders
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              BirdLife Australia
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NGOs
3.4     Encourage appropriate building design and tree plantings in urban areas to manage risks to foraging Swift Parrots, and hence reduce collision mortality  3             * Guidelines have been developed and disseminated to land managers to encourage appropriate building design and tree plantings in urban areas  State governments                              $50,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Local government
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NRM regional bodies
3.5     Investigate the potential impacts of bees, Starlings and Rainbow Lorikeets on the availability of nesting resources                                      3             * An improved understanding of hollow use and competition can be demonstrated                                                                  State governments                              $50,000
                                                                                                                                                                               * New knowledge has been incorporated into management interventions                                                                            Local government
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NRM regional bodies
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Academic institutions

1 Lead organisations are identified in bold type.
Strategy 4 Develop and apply techniques to measure changes in population trajectory in order to measure the success of recovery actions
Action  Description                                                                                                                                       Priority  Performance criteria                                                                                                                                                       Responsible agencies and potential partners 1  Indicative cost
4.1     Design and implement a long-term monitoring program for Swift Parrot                                                                              1             * A standardised survey technique has been developed that is suitable across the species' range                                                                        Recovery Team                                  $150,000 pa
                                                                                                                                                                        * Monitoring has incorporated information on habitat use