{"id":"F2011L00621","name":"Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 - section 269A - Instrument Adopting and Revoking Recovery Plans (NSW, Qld, SA, VIC and WA) (05/04/2011)","slug":"f2011l00621","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":327874,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2011L00621-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Environment Protection and Biodiversity ","sectionType":"part","heading":"Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999","content":"# Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\nSection 269A\n\nInstrument Adopting and Revoking Recovery Plans\n\nI, CAROLYN WEISS CAMERON, Assistant Secretary, Approvals and Wildlife Division, delegate for the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities:\n\n(a) pursuant to subsection 33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901 and subsection 269A(7) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, hereby revoke the adoption of the following State recovery plans:\n\n\\- Bickerton, D. (1999). Recovery plan for Caladenia behrii (Pink-lipped Spider-orchid). Department for Environment and Heritage, South Australia;\n\n\\- Bickerton, D. (2003). Recovery plan for Arachnorchis macroclavia (Large-club Spider-orchid). Department for Environment and Heritage, South Australia;\n\n\\- Bickerton, D. (2003). Recovery plan for Arachnorchis woolcockiorum (Woolcock’s Spider-orchid). Department for Environment and Heritage, South Australia;\n\n\\- Bickerton, D. and Robertson, R. (2000). Halbury Greenhood (Pterostylis ‘Halbury’) recovery plan. Department for Environment and Heritage, South Australia;\n\n\\- Hollis, G.J. (1997). Recovery plan for the Baw Baw Frog (Philoria frosti). Report to Endangered Species Program, Environment Australia, Canberra;\n\n\\- Nolan, B. and Johnson, P. (2001). Recovery plan for the Proserpine Rock-wallaby Petrogale persephone 2000-2004. Report to Environment Australia, Canberra. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Brisbane;\n\n\\- Robertson, M.A. and Bickerton, D. (2000). White Beauty Spider Orchid (Caladenia argocalla) recovery plan. Department for Environment and Heritage, South Australia; and\n\n\\- Watson, A.J. and Halley, M. (2000). Eastern Barred Bandicoot Perameles gunnii (mainland subspecies) recovery plan. Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Victoria\n\n(b) under subsection 269A(7) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, hereby adopt as recovery plans for the listed threatened species specified below, the respective plans made by New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia (or agencies of those States) specified opposite those listed threatened species:\n\nNew South Wales Recovery Plans (3)\n\n| Listed Threatened Species | Recovery Plan |\n| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Microtis angusii Angus’s Onion Orchid | Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (2010). Recovery plan for Microstis angusii. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (NSW), Sydney. |\n| Prasophyllum petilum Tarengo Leek Orchid | Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (2010). National recovery plan for Prasophyllum petilum. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (NSW), Hurstville. |\n| Zieria baeuerlenii Bomaderry Zieria | Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (2010). National recovery plan for Zieria baeuerlenii. Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (NSW), Hurstville. |\n\nQueensland Recovery Plans (3)\n\n| Listed Threatened Species | Recovery Plan |\n| --------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Petrogale persephone Proserpine Rock-wallaby | Department of Environment and Resource Management (2010). National recovery plan for the Proserpine Rock-wallaby Petrogale persephone. Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. |\n| Pteropus conspicillatus Spectacled Flying-fox | Department of Environment and Resource Management (2010). National recovery plan for the Spectacled Flying-fox Pteropus conspicillatus. Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. |\n| Xeromys myoides Water Mouse, False Water Rat | Department of Environment and Resource Management (2010). National recovery plan for the Water Mouse (False Water Rat) Xeromys myoides. Department of Environment and Resource Management, Brisbane. |\n\nSouth Australian Recovery Plan (1)\n\n| Listed Threatened Species | Recovery Plan |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Caladenia argocalla White-beauty Spider-orchidCaladenia behrii Pink-lipped Spider-orchidCaladenia gladiolata Bayonet Spider-orchid, Clubbed Spider-orchidCaladenia intuta Ghost Spider-orchidCaladenia macroclavia Large-club Spider-orchidCaladenia rigida Stiff White Spider-orchidCaladenia woolcockiorum Woolcock’s Spider-orchidCaladenia xantholeuca White Rabbits, Flinders Ranges White CaladeniaPterostylis bryophila Hindmarsh Valley GrenhoodPterostylis sp. Halbury (R.Bates 8425), Halbury Greenhood | Quarmby, J.P. (2010). Recovery plan for twelve threatened orchids in the Lofty Block region of South Australia. Department for Environment and Heritage, South Australia. |\n\nVictorian Recovery Plans (7)\n\n| Listed Threatened Species | Recovery Plan |\n| -------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Acacia glandulicarpa Hairy-pod Wattle | Carter, O. (2011). National recovery plan for the Hairy-pod Wattle Acacia glandulicarpa. Department of Sustainability and Environment, Melbourne. |\n| Acacia phasmoides Phantom Wattle | Sutter, G. (2010). National recovery plan for Phantom Wattle Acacia phasmoides. Department of Sustainability and Environment, East Melbourne. |\n| Perameles gunnii unnamed subsp., Eastern Barred Bandicoot (Mainland) | Hill, R., Winnard, A. and Watson, M. (2010). National recovery plan for the Eastern Barred Bandicoot (mainland) Perameles gunnii unnamed subspecies. Department of Sustainability and Environment, Melbourne. |\n| Philoria frosti Baw Baw Frog | Hollis, G.J. (2011). National recovery plan for the Baw Baw Frog Philoria frosti. Department of Sustainability and Environment, Melbourne. |\n| Polytelis swainsonii Superb Parrot | Baker-Gabb, D. (2011). National recovery plan for the Superb Parrot Polytelis swainsonii. Department of Sustainability and Environment, Melbourne. |\n| Pomaderris brunnea Rufous Pomaderris | Sutter, G. (2011). National recovery plan for Rufous Pomaderris (Pomaderris brunnea). Department of Sustainability and Environment, East Melbourne. |\n| Zieria citriodora Lemon-scented Zieria | Sutter, G. (2010). National recovery plan for the Lemon-scented Zieria Zieria citriodora. Department of Sustainability and Environment, East Melbourne. |\n\nWestern Australian Recovery Plans (11)\n\n| Listed Threatened Species | Recovery Plan |\n| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |\n| Acacia imitans Gibson Wattle | Department of Environment and Conservation (2009). Acacia imitans Interim Recovery Plan 2009-2014. Interim Recovery Plan No. 287. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Banksia ionthocarpa Kamballup Dryandra | Department of Environment and Conservation (2008). Banksia ionthocarpa subsp. chrysophoenix Interim Recovery Plan 2008-2013. Interim Recovery Plan No. 278. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia; andDepartment of Environment and Conservation (2008). Banksia ionthocarpa subsp. ionthocarpa Interim Recovery Plan 2008-2013. Interim Recovery Plan No. 208. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Caladenia melanema Ballerina Orchid | Department of Environment and Conservation (2008). Ballerina orchid (Caladenia melanema) Interim Recovery Plan 2008-2013. Interim Recovery Plan No. 276. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Calyptorhynchus banksii naso Forest Red-tailed Black-CockatooCalyptorhynchus baudinii Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo, Long-billed Black-Cockatoo | Department of Environment and Conservation (2008). Forest Black Cockatoo (Baudin’s Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus baudinii and Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoo Calyptorhynchus banksii naso) recovery plan. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Daviesia microcarpa Norseman Pea | Department of Environment and Conservation (2004). Daviesia microcarpa Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009. Interim Recovery Plan No. 234. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Eremophila sp. Koobabbie (R.J.Chinnock 9540) Koobabbie Poverty Bush | Department of Environment and Conservation (2007). Koobabbie Poverty Bush (Eremophila koobabbiensis ms), Interim Recovery Plan 2007-2012. Interim Recovery Plan No. 233. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Eucalyptus balanites Cadda Road Mallee, Cadda Mallee | Department of Environment and Conservation (2004). Eucalyptus balanites Interim Recovery Plan 2004-2009. Interim Recovery Plan No. 182. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Hemiandra rutilans Sargents Snakebush | Department of Environment and Conservation (2008). Sargent’s Snakebush (Hemiandra rutilans) recovery plan, Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Leucopogon obtectus Hidden Beard-heath | Department of Environment and Conservation (2006). Hidden Beard Heath (Leucopogon obtectus) Interim Recovery Plan 2006-2011. Interim Recovery Plan No. 227. Department of Environment and Conservation, Perth, Western Australia. |\n| Roycea pycnophylloides Saltmat | Department of Environment and Conservation (2010). Saltmat (Roycea pycnophylloides) Interim Recovery Plan 2010-2015. Interim Recovery Plan No. 231. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n| Symonanthus bancroftii Bancrofts Symonanthus | Department of Environment and Conservation (2006). Bailey’s Symonanthus (Symonanthus bancroftii) Interim Recovery Plan 2006-2011. Interim Recovery Plan No. 225. Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Australia. |\n\nThe adopted recovery plans will come into force on the day after this instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.\n\nThe revoking of the adoption of the recovery plans, specified in paragraph (a) of this instrument, will take effect on the day after this instrument is registered on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments.\n\nDated this 5th day of April 2011\n\nCarolyn Cameron\n\nDelegate of the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument alters the set of recovery plans the Commonwealth recognises under the EPBC Act by revoking adoption of eight previously adopted State plans (paragraph (a)) and adopting a different list of State/agency recovery plans for numerous listed species (paragraph (b)). The legal scope of which recovery plans operate nationally therefore changes; the revocations and adoptions take effect the day after registration (commencement clause)."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-jurisdictional coordination: adopts recovery plans made by five different States or State agencies, requiring alignment between Commonwealth and State documents (paragraph (b)).","Delegation and legal basis: action taken by a Ministerial delegate under subsection 269A(7) of the EPBC Act and s.33(3) of the Acts Interpretation Act (instrument header), concentrating decision authority in an administrative delegate.","Volume and specificity: the instrument lists a large number of species and distinct plan documents (tables for NSW, Qld, SA, Vic, WA), increasing administrative tracking and potential for misidentification.","Commencement and timing: revocations and adoptions both commence the day after registration (commencement clause), so timing precision is legally important.","Replacement mechanics: revokes specific earlier Commonwealth adoptions (paragraph (a)) and adopts alternative State/agency plans (paragraph (b)), changing which plans apply without setting out implementation steps.","Implementation details absent: the instrument does not specify funding, responsibilities, monitoring or enforcement arrangements for the newly adopted plans (not stated in instrument).","Administrative record-keeping: matching species names, plan titles and jurisdictions (including interim vs national plans) creates administrative compliance costs for regulators and stakeholders."],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument, made by a Ministerial delegate under subsection 269A(7) (and s.33(3) Acts Interpretation Act), revokes Commonwealth adoption of eight named State recovery plans and adopts a set of State/agency recovery plans as recovery plans for multiple listed threatened species in NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia. The revocations and new adoptions take effect the day after registration on the Federal Register of Legislative Instruments."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument operates strictly within the scope of section 269A of the EPBC Act, which expressly provides for the Minister (or delegate) to adopt and revoke state recovery plans. The content reflects the intended administrative function — updating the schedule of recognised recovery plans — without expansion into substantive policy or procedural innovation."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward administrative structure: clear (a) revocation and (b) adoption sections","No conditional logic or nested exceptions — operates unconditionally on specified dates","Heavy use of tables for readability, though some formatting irregularities (SA table has merged cells with multiple species)","Cross-references limited to two clear statutory provisions (Acts Interpretation Act 1901 s 33(3) and EPBC Act s 269A(7))","25 defined/specific species affected, but each clearly mapped to specific documentary sources","No interpretative ambiguity — purely executory (implementation of existing statutory power)"],"plain_english_summary":"This delegated legislative instrument updates Australia’s national recovery plans under the EPBC Act by revoking eight older state plans and adopting 25 newer state recovery plans, making them the federally enforceable strategies for threatened species. It affects 25 species (orchids, birds, mammals, frogs, etc.), state environment agencies, land managers, developers and conservation groups — ensuring recovery approaches reflect more recent science and replace outdated plans."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/f2011l00621","history":"/api/acts/f2011l00621/history","analysis":"/api/acts/f2011l00621/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/f2011l00621/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/f2011l00621/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/f2011l00621/documents"}}