Wildlife trade and conservation
In Australia state and territory governments have primary responsibility for managing kangaroos and wallabies. The states and territories have determined that kangaroos may be harvested under the principles of sustainable management. The Australian Government has constitutional power over exports and imports, and becomes involved when kangaroo products are exported overseas.
All species that are subject to commercial harvesting are common and are not listed as threatened under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The overall population of each harvested species is regularly monitored and annual quotas are adjusted to reflect changes in population. In addition, states and territories have legislation concerning animal welfare matters.