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Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
37FDeclarations relating to declared Ramsar wetlands
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37F Declarations relating to declared Ramsar wetlands
The Minister may make a declaration under section 37A relating to a declared Ramsar wetland only if:
(a) the Minister is satisfied that the declaration is not inconsistent with Australia’s obligations under the Ramsar Convention; and
(b) the Minister is satisfied that the declaration will promote the management of the wetland in accordance with the Australian Ramsar management principles.