In Australia, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 still uses a "Conservation Dependent" category for classifying fauna and flora species. Species recognized as "Conservation Dependent" do not receive special protection, as they are not considered "matters of national environmental significance under the EPBC Act".
In Australia, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 still employs a "Conservation Dependent" classification category for categorizing fauna and flora species. Species designated as "Conservation Dependent" do not receive exceptional protection, as they are not regarded as "matters of national environmental importance under the EPBC Act".