Application form
September 2006
About the application form
Under Sections 303CC, 303CD and 303DD of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) the export or import of a specimen is allowed, without a permit, if it is taken to be part of a registered, non-commercial exchange of scientific specimens between scientific organisations. Regulation 9A.01 of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 outlines the conditions for these exchanges and the standards to be met by organisations wishing to be registered.
Who should fill out this form
You will need to complete this form if your organisation intends to exchange scientific specimens (either CITES or Australian native) and:
- your organisation is based in Australia or an external territory OR
- your organisation is based overseas and intends to exchange non-CITES Australia native specimens and is not already registered with your relevant CITES Authority for the exchange of CITES specimens.
Important notes
- The form must be completed by scientific organisations wanting to be registered for noncommercial exchange of scientific specimens. The exchange system allows for the export or import of preserved specimens and/or live plants by museums or herbaria. Live animals cannot be exported or imported under this system.
- There are severe penalties for knowingly making false or misleading statements in this application of this form.
- It is recommended that the head of the organisation sign this form
- This application, and supporting documents, may be faxed to the following address in order to facilitate the processing of the application. However the original application and supporting documents must be forwarded to the Department of the Environment and Water Resources.
- A reference to 'CITES' in this form means the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
- A reference to 'the Act' in this form means the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
- A reference to a 'prescribed specimen' in this form means a specimen other than a live animal
- A reference to 'the organisation' in this form means the scientific organisation identified in Question 1 of this form.
Lodging the application
Applications and all supporting documentation should be posted to:
Post:
The Director
Wildlife Trade Assessments
Department of the Environment and Water Resources
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: 02 6274 1900
Fax: 02 6274 1921
Email: wildlifetrade@environment.gov.au
Download the application form
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