To find contact details, select a region from the map or links below.
1. South Australian Land
Key legislation
- National Parks and Wildlife Act 1972
- Parks and Wildlife (National Parks) Regulations 2001
- Wilderness Protection Act 1992
- Native Vegetation Act (SA) 1991
Key contacts
Competent National Authority
Research Permits Officer
Information, Science and Technology Directorate
Department for Environment and Heritage
GPO Box 1047
ADELAIDE SA 5001
Tel: +61 8 8222 9435
Fax: +61 8 8124 4661
Notes
The South Australian Government is responsible for access and benefit sharing agreements and to provide information on such arrangements within its jurisdiction. The Competent National Authority for South Australia can provide further advice on arrangements for public lands.
2. South Australian Waters (coastal waters to 3 nautical miles)
Key legislation
Key contacts
Fisheries Management Officer - Policy
Department of Primary Industries and Resources South Australia
PO Box 282
PORT ADELAIDE SA 5015
Tel: +61 8 8226 2962
Fax: +61 8 8226 0434
Notes
The Department of Primary Industries and Resources South Australia manages permits for scientific research in South Australian coastal waters.
3. Calperum and Taylorville Stations
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Competent National Authority (Australian Government)
Director
Protected Area Policy and Biodiversity Section
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 2528
Fax: +61 2 6274 2309
Notes
Commonwealth regulations support sustainable access and equitable distribution of benefits derived from genetic and biochemical resources. A benefit-sharing agreement with the access provider is required for commercially oriented research; simplified arrangements apply for non-commercial research. The Competent National Authority can provide further information.
4. South-east Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
South-east Region Manager
Marine Protected Areas Management
Marine and Biodiversity Division
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 1111
Notes
Commonwealth regulations support sustainable access and equitable distribution of benefits derived from genetic and biochemical resources. A benefit-sharing agreement with the access provider is required for commercially oriented research; simplified arrangements apply for non-commercial research.
5. The Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
The Great Australian Bight Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)
Marine Protected Areas Management South
Marine and Biodiversity Division
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 1062
Notes
Commonwealth regulations support sustainable access and equitable distribution of benefits derived from genetic and biochemical resources. A benefit-sharing agreement with the access provider is required for commercially oriented research; simplified arrangements apply for non-commercial research.
6. Commonwealth waters adjacent to South Australia (seaward from 3 nautical miles to the edge of the Exclusive Economic Zone)
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Competent National Authority (Australian Government)
Director
Protected Area Policy and Biodiversity Section
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 2528
Fax: +61 2 6274 2309
Notes
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Australian Government Land (other than a Reserve) in South Australia
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Competent National Authority (Australian Government)
Director
Protected Area Policy and Biodiversity Section
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 2528
Fax: +61 2 6274 2309
Notes
Commonwealth regulations support sustainable access and equitable distribution of benefits derived from genetic and biochemical resources. A benefit-sharing agreement with the access provider is required for commercially oriented research; simplified arrangements apply for non-commercial research. The Competent National Authority can provide further information.