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Draft threat abatement plans under consideration

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To reduce the impacts of exotic rodents on biodiversity on Australian offshore islands of less than 100 000 hectares
18 July 2008

About the public comment process

You are invited to comment on the above draft threat abatement plans as required under the provisions of section 275 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).

The release of these draft threat abatement plans marks the beginning of a three month public comment period that will close on the dates listed.

At the end of this period the draft plans will be revised, taking into consideration any comments received. The Australian Government Environment Minister will consider the revised plans as well as the comments received when deciding on adoption of the plans.

Under subsection 279(2) of the EPBC Act, the Minister is required to review threat abatement plans at least every five years.

Related information

More information

For a comprehensive understanding of the provisions relating to nomination and listing, you should refer directly to the:

For general information about threat abatement plans contact the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Community Information Unit:
Email: ciu@environment.gov.au
Freecall: 1800 803 772

Male noisy scrub bird. Photo Alan Danks

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