Changes and new additions to Queensland’s wildlife categories
The Department of Environment and Resource Management’s Species Technical Committee (STC) progressively assesses the categories assigned to Queensland wildlife ─ in conjunction with various scientific experts ─ to ensure they remain current. Once assessed, the Governor in Council may approve the proposed wildlife categories by amending the Nature Conservation (Wildlife) Regulations 2006 (PDF)* in accordance with the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (NCA) (PDF)*.
Recent changes to the wildlife categories
- View changes made to Queensland’s wildlife categories on 19 November 2009
- View changes made to Queensland’s wildlife categories on 20 May 2010
Further information
- View information about how species are assigned to wildlife categories
- View the criteria considered by the STC for the following categories: extinct in the wild, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened and least concern.
- View a list of wildlife and their categories under the NCA for particular areas
- View the essential habitat for a species listed under the NCA for particular areas
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Last reviewed 16 September 2011
Last updated 19 November 2009