❓ Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for Environment regarding the delay in nominating Adele Island Nature Reserve for Ramsar Convention listing, seeking greater protection for its bird population. The Minister's response clarifies that the Australian Government is responsible for Ramsar nominations, requiring state government support.
AnsweredQoN 89Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
ADELE ISLAND NATURE RESERVE
89. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the minister representing the
Minister for Environment:
I refer to Adele Island Nature Reserve, located off the
Kimberley coast.
(1) Is the
minister aware that this island, which was declared a nature reserve in 2001 in
recognition of its status as a bird breeding sanctuary, is still awaiting
government nomination for listing under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to
(1), when will the minister move to nominate the island, thus achieving greater
protection for the bird population of this unique island habitat?
89. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the minister representing the
Minister for Environment:
I refer to Adele Island Nature Reserve, located off the
Kimberley coast.
(1) Is the
minister aware that this island, which was declared a nature reserve in 2001 in
recognition of its status as a bird breeding sanctuary, is still awaiting
government nomination for listing under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to
(1), when will the minister move to nominate the island, thus achieving greater
protection for the bird population of this unique island habitat?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for some notice of the question. The
Minister for Environment has provided me with the following information —
(1) The
Australian government Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water,
Population and Communities is responsible for proposing site nominations to the
Ramsar Secretariat for inclusion on the Ramsar list. Proposed nominations on
state lands require support from the relevant state government.
(2)–(3) Not applicable.
Minister for Environment has provided me with the following information —
(1) The
Australian government Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water,
Population and Communities is responsible for proposing site nominations to the
Ramsar Secretariat for inclusion on the Ramsar list. Proposed nominations on
state lands require support from the relevant state government.
(2)–(3) Not applicable.
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