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 utilizes a "Conservation Dependent" category for species classification. Species recognized as "Conservation Dependent" do not receive priority protection, as they are not deemed crucial under the EPBC Act.