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ABRS Churchill Fellowships
Following the success of our 2012 partnership with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, the ABRS has again partnered with the Trust to offer two fellowships in 2014 to undertake overseas taxonomic research on the Australian flora and fauna. Applications close 19 February 2014.
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New South Wales Estuary General Fishery
Agency 2013 application on ecological sustainability - comments open until 4 December 2013
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New South Wales Ocean Hauling Fishery
Agency 2013 application on ecological sustainability - comments open until 4 December 2013
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Australian Heritage Strategy public consultation
On 1 November 2013, the Government announced the re-starting of the Australian Heritage Strategy as one of Australia’s key heritage priorities. All Australians are encouraged to participate in the development of the Strategy.
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Public consultation: Great Barrier Reef Strategic Assessment
The Queensland Government and the GBRMPA are currently seeking public comment on the draft strategic assessment documentation.
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Geoscience Australia Reports on ground water resources beneath the Darling River floodplain at Menindee Lakes
The Parliamentary Secretary, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham has announced the release of the reports.
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Environmental watering in the Mehi River and Carole Creek, Gwydir catchment
For the first time Commonwealth environmental water is being provided to the Mehi River and to Carole Creek in the Gwydir catchment to provide in-stream flows to maintain habitat for native animals, particularly native fish.
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2012-13 Annual Report
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Annual Report 2012-2013
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Strategic assessment agreement signed for offshore petroleum activities
The Minister has signed an agreement to progress a strategic assessment of petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters under the national environmental law. The strategic assessment is expected to deliver regulatory efficiencies whilst maintaining the highest environmental standards.
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Report on Commonwealth environmental water carryover from 2012-13 into 2013-14 and related fact sheets now available
The office has published a report on Commonwealth environmental water carryover from 2012-13 into 2013-14 and related fact sheets.
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Locations and hosting organisations for Local Engagement Officers identified
The regional locations and hosting organisations for six Commonwealth Environmental Water Office Local Engagement Officers have been identified.
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Outcomes of Commonwealth environmental watering
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office has published two reports produced through monitoring and evaluation projects in the Edward-Wakool and Murrumbidgee river systems.
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Notice WTR2013/2 Non-commercial cross-border movements of musical instruments
Musicians that wish to bring musical instruments, that are made from CITES-listed species, into or out of Australia are required to apply for the relevant import and export permits. Australia does not implement the 'passport' system as described in CITES Resolution Conf. 16.8
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Notice WTR2013/4 andWTR 2013/5 Exports of native non-CITES coral specimens and CITES-listed corals
Permits are not required for the export of non–CITES listed Australian native coral species where they are harvested from commercial fisheries approved under the EPBC Act. Permits will still be required for the export of CITES–listed corals and exporters should ensure acceptable taxonomic names are used.
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Australian simplified list of CITES species - Updated
The Australian simplified list of CITES species has been updated to reflect changes to the species listed on the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
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Notice WTR2013/1 Wildlife Trade Export Procedures
All goods, regardless of value, that require a wildlife permit for export must be reported to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service on an export declaration prior to being loaded or exported (this includes items being exported via mail).
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Notice WTR2013/6 Permits are not transferable
PERMITS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE - Permit holders (particularly holders of multiple use permits) are reminded that permits are NOT transferable, unless specifically authorised by the department.
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Notice on Increase to Wildlife Trade Fees
Fees for wildlife trade permit applications have changed. For further information see the new fee structure.
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ABRS national taxonomy research grant program - 2013-14 grants awarded
See the list of grants awarded under the 2013-14 round.
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2014-15 ABRS Research grants
The research grants stream provides support to postdoctoral fellows and established career researchers to undertake research relevant to the taxonomy and systematics of the Australian biota. Applications close 1 November 2013.
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