Trade in Endangered Species Act 1989

Administration

6: Administration of Act

You could also call this:

"Who's in charge of making sure the Trade in Endangered Species Act is followed"

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The Director-General is in charge of making sure this Act is followed, but they have to listen to the Minister. You can think of the Minister as the boss who oversees the Director-General. The Director-General's job is to take care of the everyday tasks related to this Act.

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5: No derogation from other enactments, or

"This law doesn't cancel out other laws, you must follow all the rules."

7: Scientific authorities, or

"Experts who help decide how to protect endangered species"

6Administration of Act

Subject to the control of the Minister, the Director-General shall be responsible for the general administration of this Act.