Endangered Species Act

More than 200 species of plants and animals are at risk of disappearing from °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû.

The Endangered Species Act provides:

  • science-based assessment — species are assessed by an independent body based on the best-available science and Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge
  • automatic protection — species classified as endangered or threatened automatically receive legal protection
  • habitat protection — when a species is classified endangered or threatened, its habitat is also protected

Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû

An independent committee of experts considers which plants and animals should be listed as at risk. The Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in °ÄÃÅÓÀÀû (COSSARO) consists of up to 12 members with expertise in scientific disciplines or Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge.

For more information on °ä°¿³§³§´¡¸é°¿â€™s membership, meetings, species assessment reports and how to get involved please visit the .

Committee Reports

Reports to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

The Committee communicates its species listing decisions through a report to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. Once a report has been received by the Minister, it is posted on this page.

Reports include the outcomes of assessment meetings, including the classification of each species assessed and a summary of listing decision rationales.

View past reports to the minister for:

Annual reports

View annual reports published by the committee that summarizes its activities for:

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