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External TerritoriesChristmas Island National ParkPulu Keeling National ParkNorfolk Island National Park and Botanic GardenAustralian Antarctic Territory

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1. Christmas Island National Park

Key legislation

  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 

Key contacts

Government Conservator
Parks Australia
PO Box 867
Christmas Island
INDIAN OCEAN 6798

Telephone: + 61 8 9164 8700
Facsimile: +61 8 9164 8755
Email: zuraidah.mohamed@environment.gov.au

Note: Parks Australia staff of Christmas Island do not have reliable internet access. Additionally, the postal service is regularly delayed for up to six weeks. As a result, the most reliable method for contacting staff from the Park is either via telephone or facsimile.

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.

2. Pulu Keeling National Park

Key legislation

  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 

Key contacts

Government Conservator
PO Box 1043
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
INDIAN OCEAN 6799

International: + 61 8 9162 6678
Fax: +61 8 9162 6678

Note: Parks Australia staff of Cocos (Keeling ) Islands do not have reliable internet access. Additionally, the postal service is regularly delayed for up to six weeks. As a result, the most reliable method for contacting staff from the Park is either via telephone or facsimile.

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.

3. Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Garden

Key legislation

  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 

Key contacts

Park Manager
Norfolk Island National Park and Botanic Garden
PO Box 310
Norfolk Island 2899
South Pacific

Tel: +67 2 322695
Fax: +67 2 323397
E-mail: Conservator@environment.gov.au

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. Macquarie Island Marine Park

Key legislation

  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 

Key contacts

Manager
Macquarie Island Marine Park
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 2706

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. Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve

Key legislation

  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 

Key contacts

Chief Scientist
Australian Government Antarctic Division
Channel Highway
KINGSTON TASMANIA 7050

Tel: +61 3 6232 3209
Fax: + 61 3 6232 3351

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. Australian Antarctic Territory

Key legislation

  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 
  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 

Key contacts

Chief Scientist
Australian Government Antarctic Division
Channel Highway
KINGSTON TASMANIA 7050

Tel: +61 3 6232 3209
Fax: + 61 3 6232 3351

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.

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