Draft assessment report on the import of Eudyptes pachyrhynchus (Fiordland Crested Penguin) into Australia.
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Comments invited
The Department of the Environment has received an application and draft assessment report under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) to include Eudyptes pachyrhynchus (Fiordland Crested Penguin) on the live import list for zoo exhibition purposes.
The report has been prepared against the standard terms of reference and assesses the suitability of these species for import into Australia.
Comments are invited on the draft report. It is available for public comment for 40 business days, closing on 27 May 2016. All comments received will be provided to the applicant to address in finalising the assessment report. Any relevant information provided will be considered by the Department prior to briefing the Minister.
Please forward any written comments to:
Director
Environmental Biosecurity Section
Department of the Environment
GPO Box 787
Canberra ACT 2601
Email: exotic.species@environment.gov.au