Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01763:reg:9:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01763
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 8/8)
Character Range: 91380–103020

Indigenous fishers
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9d  Determine how sawfish and river sharks respond to environmental conditions in habitats in which they occur and develop tools to predict the species' response to changes in environmental conditions.                                         1             * Research undertaken into effects of habitat disturbance.                                                                                                                            Australian Government                                                        A minimum of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Tools developed to predict responses to changes in environmental conditions.                                                                                                        State and territory governments                                              $50,000
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9e  Regularly review research needs to achieve desired conservation outcomes for sawfish and river shark species and develop and distribute a list of research priorities to research providers and research funders.                             1             * Sawfish and River Shark Recovery Team review, through workshops or teleconferences held on at least an annual basis, the research needed to achieve desired conservation outcomes.  Australian Government                                                        Core government business
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Identified conservation priorities and research needs communicated to research providers and funders.                                                                               State and territory governments
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9f  Disseminate outcomes of research projects on sawfish and river shark species (refer to 8b).                                                                                                                                                   2             * Outcomes of research projects quickly and effectively disseminated through such sources as the recovery team, the internet and scientific journals and conferences.                 Australian Government
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9g  Facilitate coordination of research and collaborative research on sawfish and river shark species, including the storage and sharing of genetic and life history samples, data and research outputs.                                          2             * Sawfish and River Shark Recovery Team manage and coordinate research and collaboration, meeting on an annual basis.                                                                 Australian Government
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                * Protocols developed for the storage and sharing of genetic material.                                                                                                                State and territory governments
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Objective 10: Improve community understanding and awareness in relation to sawfish and river shark conservation and management*
     Action                                                                                                                                                        Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                    Responsible agencies and potential partners                                  Indicative costing Only Priority 1 actions are costed
10a  Undertake coordinated community education programs, with priority given to those communities where greatest conservation outcomes are likely to be achieved.  3             * Community education programs and initiatives implemented, particularly in communities that have high levels of interaction with sawfish and river shark species.  Australian Government
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*Educational activities also included under Objectives 1d, 2c, 3a and 7d.