❓ The WA Premier was questioned about direct approaches to countries where whale sharks are hunted and whether the Federal Government was requested to make representations. The answer indicates no direct approaches were made, citing Commonwealth responsibility.
AnsweredQoN 2153Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the Premier’s media statement of 10 December 2013 announcing the whale shark as the State’s marine animal emblem, and ask: (a) has the Premier or his representatives made any direct approaches, in relation to conserving whale sharks, to countries where whale sharks are hunted and if so what countries and what was the nature of the approach; and (b) has the Premier or his representatives requested that the Federal Government make representations to countries where whale sharks are hunted in relation to conserving whale sharks and if so what countries and what are the details of the request?
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Answered
7 May 2014
Response time
28 days
(a)-(b) No. Whale Sharks are listed as vulnerable and migratory under the Commonwealth
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
. Representations to foreign governments on behalf of whale sharks are the responsibility of the Commonwealth. However, Ningaloo Reef is an important aggregation site for whale sharks and is protected through its status as a Marine Park under the State's
Conservation and Land Management Act
1984
. The Department of Parks and Wildlife has established and enforces licensing requirements for tourism operations conducting whale shark tours.
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
. Representations to foreign governments on behalf of whale sharks are the responsibility of the Commonwealth. However, Ningaloo Reef is an important aggregation site for whale sharks and is protected through its status as a Marine Park under the State's
Conservation and Land Management Act
1984
. The Department of Parks and Wildlife has established and enforces licensing requirements for tourism operations conducting whale shark tours.
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