Is the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) fit for purpose?

Philip W. Bateman; Patrick Pearlman; Peter Robertson; Beth Schultz; Grant Wardell-Johnson

doi:10.1071/pc16024

journal article Mar 24, 2017

Is the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) fit for purpose?

Philip W. Bateman Patrick Pearlman Peter Robertson Beth Schultz Grant Wardell-Johnson

Pacific Conservation Biology Vol. 23 No. 2 pp. 146-149 · CSIRO Publishing

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Abstract

The Biodiversity Conservation Bill 2015 for Western Australia was criticised by scientists and conservation activists for its perceived flaws as it progressed from Bill through to Act. In this article, we summarise what we consider to be the major flaws in the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) and suggest future amendments that could make the Act fit for purpose. Such criticism is important as biodiversity conservation initiatives globally appear to be failing to prevent biodiversity losses. As we move further into the 21st Century we need to identify, enact and implement effective legislation that will produce successful conservation outcomes.

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Published: Mar 24, 2017
Vol/Issue: 23(2)
Pages: 146-149
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Authors

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Philip W. Bateman

ADepartment of Environment and Agriculture, School of Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia.

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Patrick Pearlman

BEnvironmental Defender’s Office of Western Australia, City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia.

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Peter Robertson

CThe Wilderness Society, City West Lotteries House, 2 Delhi Street, West Perth, WA 6005, Australia.

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Beth Schultz

DPO Box 203, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia.

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Grant Wardell-Johnson

ADepartment of Environment and Agriculture, School of Science, Curtin University, GPO Box U1987, Perth, WA 6845, Australia.

Cite This Article

Philip W. Bateman, Patrick Pearlman, Peter Robertson, et al. (2017). Is the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) fit for purpose?. Pacific Conservation Biology, 23(2), 146-149. https://doi.org/10.1071/pc16024

Is the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA) fit for purpose?

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