51AObject

##### 51A Object The object of this Division is: (a) to comply with Australia’s obligations under: (i) the Convention on Biological Diversity; and (ii) the Convention (as defined by subsection 4(1)); and (b) otherwise to further the protection and conservation of the wild fauna and flora of Australia and of other countries; by requiring the marking of certain live specimens for the purposes of identification. > Note: Article 8 of the Convention on Biological Diversity requires each Contracting Party to, among other things, as far as possible and as appropriate: - promote the protection of ecosystems, natural habitats and the maintenance of viable populations of species in natural surroundings; and - prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species; and - develop or maintain necessary legislation and/or other regulatory provisions for the protection of threatened species and populations.