Australia and over 120 other countries are signatories to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Each country controls the import and export of species that are endangered or at risk of becoming endangered due to inadequate controls of the trade in them and products made from them.

Regulations of international trade in wildlife is undertaken in Australia by the ANCA as the CITES management agency. Controls are implemented under the Wild-Life Protection (Regulations of Exports and Imports) Act 1982, one of the most powerful wildlife laws in the world. Administration of the Act is undertaken by the Wildlife Protection Agency Authority within the ANCA.

When you travel, make sure that you have made enquiries as to your obligations under the regulations in import and export of wildlife products. That way you can be sure that you are not contributing to the possible extinction of one of the World's wildlife species.

For more information and advice contact the Wildlife Protection Agency, GPO Box 636 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia. Telephone 61 6 2500300 Fax 61 6 2500303 Your co-operation will contribute to international wildlife conservation.  Wildlife Protection Authority