To find contact details, select a region from the map or links below.
- Australia
- Western Australia

1. Western Australian Lands
Key legislation
Key contacts
Competent National Authority
Licensing Coordinator
Nature Protection Branch
Department of Environment and Conservation
17 Dick Perry Ave
Technology Park
KENSINGTON WA 6151
Tel: +61 8 9334 0434
Fax: +61 8 9334 0327
Notes
The Western 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 Western Australia can provide further advice on arrangements for public lands.
2. Western Australian Waters (coastal waters to 3 nautical miles)
Key legislation
Key contacts
Competent National Authority
Manager, Biotechnology
Office of Science, Technology and Innovation
Department of Industry and Resources
1 Adelaide Terrace
EAST PERTH WA 6005
Fax: +61 8 9222 3862
Notes
The Western 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 Western Australia can provide further information.
3. Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Manager
Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve
Marine Protected Areas Management North
Marine and Biodiversity Division
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 2579
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. Cartier Island Marine Reserve
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Manager
Cartier Island Marine Reserve
Marine Protected Areas Management North
Marine and Biodiversity Division
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 2579
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. Mermaid Reef Marine National Nature Reserve
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Manager
Mermaid Reef Marine National Nature Reserve
Marine Protected Areas Management North
Marine and Biodiversity Division
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 1296
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. Ningaloo Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)
Key legislation
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Manager
Ningaloo Marine Park (Commonwealth Waters)
Marine Protected Areas Management North
Marine and Biodiversity Division
Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Tel: +61 2 6274 2772
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.
7. Commonwealth Waters adjacent to Western Australia (seaward from 3 nautical miles to the edge of the Australian Fisheries Zone)
Key legislation
- Fish Resources Management Act 1994 (Section 258 (v))
- Fish Resources Management Act 1994 (Reg 179)
- Fisheries Management Act (Commonwealth) 1991
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Key contacts
Competent National Authority (WA)
Manager, Biotechnology
Office of Science, Technology and Innovation
Department of Industry and Resources
1 Adelaide Terrace
EAST PERTH WA 6005
Tel: +61 8 9222 0462
Fax: +61 8 9222 3862
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
Regulatory requirements differ for different species and it may be necessary to contact both the State and Australian Government National Competent Authority. The Australian Government manages access to micro-organisms.
8. Australian Government Land (other than a reserve) in Western 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.