Bass MP Jordan Crugnale has encouraged residents to have their say on an expert review of Victoria’s Wildlife Act 1975.
An expert advisory panel appointed by the State Government is embarking on a comprehensive review of the Act to ensure it is up to date with community standards, contemporary issues and policy changes.
As part of the review, the community is encouraged to offer comment on the Act as it is now and make suggestions to help shape its future.
The review will consider Victoria’s Wildlife Act against similar legislation interstate and internationally to ensure it provides a best practice regulatory framework and ensure any future Act includes all the necessary powers to punish and deter wildlife crime and protect Victoria’s wildlife.
Ms Crugnale said the community and interested stakeholders can contribute to the review online via Engage Victoria by reading the panel’s issues paper and providing comments around specific issues or
providing a written submission.
The Panel will also work with Traditional Owners on issues related to self-determination, and will seek input from key interest groups, government bodies and relevant experts.
“The world has changed since the Wildlife Act became law in 1975, and this independent review will help ensure an updated Act reflects community views,” Ms Crugnale said.
Consultation is open via the Engage Victoria website: https://engage.vic.gov.au/independent-review-victorias-wildlife-act-1975 and closes June 9.
For further information about the review of the Wildlife Act 1975 go to: https://www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/wildlife-act-review.
