Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L01892:body:0:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2005L01892
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 24636–27642

mammal species have cultural significance to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. Recognising this cultural connection to whales is important. No record has been found of whale hunting before the arrival of Europeans, although it is likely that some use was made of whales that washed ashore. Indigenous people must be considered if plans for development or use of an area are expected to impact upon indigenous ownership or native title interests. Agreements between government and Indigenous people are essential and serve to increase the involvement of all parties with a stake in the welfare and recovery of whales.

Social and economic impacts

It is not anticipated that this plan will have significant economic and/or social impacts in the short or long-term.

Organisations/persons involved in evaluating the performance of the plan

The Threatened Species Scientific Committee (TSSC) with the assistance of relevant scientists, managers and other stakeholders should evaluate the performance of this plan and report the results of their review to the Minister for the Environment and Heritage.

Affected interests

Organisations likely to be affected by the actions proposed in this plan include the following:

Australian Government:                            State/Territory Governments:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission  Department of Conservation and Land Management, WA
Australian Fisheries Management Authority         Department of Environment and Heritage, SA
Australian Maritime Safety Authority              Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment, TAS
Department of Agriculture, Fishing and Forestry   Department of Primary Industry, QLD
Department of Defence                             Department of Sustainability and Environment, VIC
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade           Environment Protection Agency, QLD
Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources     Fisheries agencies
Department of the Environment and Heritage        Museums
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority          National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW
Indigenous Land Corporation                       Parks and Wildlife Commission, NT
                                                  Parks Victoria
Industry and Non-Government Organisations:        Shipping, oil and gas exploration and development agencies
Commercial fishers and associations
Commercial shipping
Conservation groups
Energy distribution networks
Indigenous Land Councils and communities
Local communities
Nature-based tourism industry
Oil and gas exploration and production industry
Recreational fishers and associations
Universities and other research organisations
Whale-watching industry and associations

Where to get the plan

This recovery plan is obtainable from:
http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/recovery/list-common.html

Wildlife Impact and Protection Section

Wildlife Conservation Branch
Department of the Environment and Heritage
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601