Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281:clause:1ab_419
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01281
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1AB cl 419
Character Range: 1081069–1083369

419       National Environmental Science Program                                                                                                               To support Australian Government and other decision‑makers to understand, manage, conserve and restore Australia's environment with the best available information based on world class science, by providing funding for:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) research; and
                                                                                                                                                               (b) the enhancement of research capabilities; and
                                                                                                                                                               (c) the development, communication and accessibility of research findings and practical guidance.
                                                                                                                                                               This objective also has the effect it would have if it were limited to measures:
                                                                                                                                                               (a) to give effect to Australia's obligations under international agreements, including:
                                                                                                                                                               (i) the Convention on Biological Diversity, particularly Articles 6 and 12; and
                                                                                                                                                               (ii) the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, particularly Articles 4(1)(b) and (g); or
                                                                                                                                                               (b) that are peculiarly adapted to the government of a nation and cannot otherwise be carried on for the benefit of the nation.