Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service
ANPWS
1975 – 1 June 1993
Renamed Australian Nature Conservation Agency in 1993.
Commonwealth national parks and wildlife agency, headed by the Director of National Parks and Wildlife, that managed Commonwealth parks and reserves such as Kakadu and Uluru, regulated wildlife trade and supported nature conservation nationally.
Names over time
- Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service1975–1993
- Australian Nature Conservation Agency1993–1996
How it came into existence
Established under the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975, which created the office of Director of National Parks and Wildlife and the service of staff under the Director, taking over national parks and wildlife functions of the Commonwealth environment department.
- National parks and wildlife conservation
Legislation: National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975
Changes during its life
- Australian Biological Resources Study
- Flora of Australia and fauna catalogue publishing
How it ended
Formally renamed the Australian Nature Conservation Agency, headed by a Chief Executive Officer, on 1 June 1993; it continued to serve the Director of National Parks and Wildlife.
Main functions
- Management of Commonwealth national parks and reserves
- Joint management of Kakadu and Uluru with Aboriginal traditional owners
- Regulation of wildlife exports and imports
- Endangered species and nature conservation programs
- Australian Biological Resources Study (from 1988)
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Environment, Sport and Territories.
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Sources
Government records and websites
Some dates or links for this organisation are not fully confirmed. Corrections are welcome.