To find contact details, select a region from the map or links below.
1. Victorian Land
Key legislation
- Parks Victoria Act 1998
- National Parks Act 1975
- Wildlife Act 1975
- Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988
Key contacts
Competent National Authority
Director
Biodiversity Policy and Programs
Department of Sustainability and Environment
PO Box 500
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
Tel: +61 3 9637 8075
Fax: +61 3 9637 8063
Notes
The Victorian Government is responsible for access and benefit sharing agreements and to provide information on such arrangements within its jurisdiction. The Competent National Authority for the Victoria can provide further advice on arrangements for public lands.
2. Victorian Coastal waters to 3 nautical miles
Key legislation
Key contacts
Competent National Authority
Director
Biodiversity Policy and Programs
Department of Sustainability and Environment
PO Box 500
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
Tel: +61 3 9637 8075
Fax: +61 3 9637 7451
Notes
The Victorian Government is responsible for access and benefit sharing agreements and to provide information on such arrangements within its jurisdiction. The Competent National Authority for Victoria can provide further information.
3. 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.
4. Commonwealth Waters adjacent to Victoria (seaward from 3 nautical miles to the edge of the Australian Fisheries 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 Victoria
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 2309
Fax: +61 2 6274 2735
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.