Turning back the tide-the invasive species challenge

Report on the regulation, control and management of invasive species and the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Invasive Species) Bill 2002

8 December 2004

© Commonwealth of Australia 2004
ISBN 0 642 71308 1

Overview
The current situation in Australia
Economic Impact
Environmental Impact
Social impact

Introduction
Constitutional limitations and intergovernmental arrangements
Commonwealth legislative framework
State and Territory legislation
Local government
International legislation and conventions

Introduction
Ministerial Council
Natural Resources Management Ministerial Council (NRMMC)
Primary Industries Ministerial Council (PIMC)
National Strategies and Committees
Coordinating Committee for Introduced Marine Pest Emergencies (CCIMPE)
Natural Heritage Trust
Natural Resource Management - the local approach to funding

Cost benefit ratios
Early eradication
Containment/exclusion
Damage mitigation
Inaction
Conclusion

Introduction
Commonwealth, State and Territory action
Commonwealth action
Conclusion

Introduction
Border control
Protection of the marine environment
Conclusion

Overview of the Bill
Comment on the Bill
Committee discussion

A national framework
Research
Education