Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (NSW)

The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 is a state-based act of parliament in New South Wales (NSW).[1] Its long title is An Act relating to the conservation of biodiversity; and to repeal the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, the Nature Conservation Trust Act 2001 and the animal and plant provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.[2] It supersedes the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995, and commenced on 25 August 2017.[3][4]

The purpose of the Act was to effect biodiversity reform in New South Wales, in particular to provide better environmental outcomes and reduce burdensome regulations.[3] [5]

References
  1. "Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016". NSW Legislation. NSW Government. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. "Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 No 63: Long title". NSW Legislation. NSW Government. 15 May 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. "How to navigate the complexities of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016". Eco Logical Australia. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  4. "About the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016". NSW Government. Dept of Planning, Industry & the Environment. 25 September 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  5. author. "About the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016". NSW Environment, Energy and Science. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
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