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Threatened Species - the law, the science and practical measures for management.

DATE: THURSDAY 1st May 2014
TIME: 9.00am to 5.00pm (Registration from 8.30am)
VENUE: Mercure Brisbane, 85-87 North Quay, Brisbane
PRICE: Member $325 Non Member $395 Student/Pensioner $100

Keynote speakers include:
John Young – speaking on his amazing work with the Night Parrot, rediscovering a species once thought extinct
&
David Dique on the changes in policy triangle – what does it mean to government, consultant and our threatened species
&
The Debate - Will they survive and does it matter? Including Senator Larissa Waters.

Queensland has no shortage of threatened species with close to 800 listed under State legislation and over 400 scheduled under Commonwealth legislation. In recent years there have been many changes to Queensland’s natural landscapes coupled with amendments to the legislative framework that aims to protect threatened species. How will these changes affect threatened species and does it matter? The EIANZ is hosting a one day event on the subject of threatened species to discuss:

  • changes to laws affecting threatened species;​
  • practical examples of threatened species assessment and management;
  • threatened species habitat mapping by statutory agencies; and
  • to consider whether efforts to protect threatened species are worth the expense.


Program

9.00-9.10 Welcome Vicki Low, President EIANZ-SEQ
9.10-9.40

Changes in threatened species conservation industry, with specific focus on policy / legislation change over the last two decades and the impact on industry. What does is mean for proponents trying to develop?

David Dique
9.40-10.10 Changes to protected plan management under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 Jacki McKeay
10.10- 10.40 The new threatened species mapping Andrew Franks
10.40-11.15 Morning Tea
11.15-11.45 The Mary River Turtle Natalie Clarke
11.45-12.15 Challenges in assessing potential impacts on Dolphins Nikki O'Donnell
12.15-12.45 The Smallest Elephant in the Room - should stygofauna be listed as threatened in parts of Queensland? Ben Cook
12.45-13.45 Lunch
13.45-14.45 The Night Parrot - rediscovering a species once thought extinct John Young
14.45-15.15 A legal perspective - why protecting species is important Jo Bragg
15.15-15.45 Afternoon Tea
15.45-17.00 Debate -

The recovery, or at least ongoing survival, of threatened species requires considerable financial inputs. Quite often iconic species such as the northern hairy nosed wombat draw greater funding than less glamorous species. Is this the right approach? No matter the level of funding are some species destine for extinction? Has the time come to triage our threatened species?

The proposal to triage threatened species is a controversial shift from the long held approach of aiming to preserve all species. Our debate will focus on this radical new way of thinking and consider the pros and cons of triaging threatened species.

Speakers:

Senator Larissa Waters, Paul Donatiu, Geoff Lundie-Jenkins, Michael Bode

17.00-17.05 Event Close
17.05-18.00 Networking Drinks

To register, follow the prompt below to register online, or click here to download the form.

We would like to thank our Partners

CDM Smith Minter Ellison
Origin Energy

And our event partner

ERM

Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be given for any cancellations made one week prior to the Forum. Cancellations made less than one week but more than 24 hours prior to the breakfast will attract a 50% penalty. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to breakfast will attract the full 100% attendance fee. Delegates unable to attend are welcome to send an alternative delegate.

Diner and Visa card payments attract a 3.5% surcharge.


Event details

When: 1 May 2014

Cost: AU $ 395 (Inc. GST)

Registrations Open: 8th April 14 12:00 AM

Registrations Close: 1st May 14 11:59 PM

Places Available: 20

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