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Turtle Watching Code of Conduct
Always follow these guidelines when interacting with turtles and hatchlings to keep the turtles and yourself safe.
Policies relevant to turtle conservation
Commonwealth – Department of Climate Change, Energy and the Environment
- Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- Recovery Plan for Marine Turtles in Australia 2017
- Matters of National Environmental Significance – Significant Impact Guidelines
- Marine Bioregional Plan for the North-West Marine Region
- Australian Marine Parks North-West Marine Parks Network Management Plan 2018
- Biologically Important Areas for Protected Marine Species (BIAs)
- National Light Pollution Guidelines for Wildlife 2023
State – Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
- Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016
- Conservation and Land Management Act 1984
- DBCA Turtle Watching Code of Conduct (above)
State – Department of Water and Environmental Regulation and the Environmental Protection Authority
- WALW - Environmental Protection Act 1986
- Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures Manual
- Statement of environmental principles, factors, objectives and aims of EIA
- Environmental Factor Guideline – Marine Fauna
- Environmental Factor Guideline - Coastal Processes
- Environmental Factor Guideline – Benthic Communities and Habitats
- Environmental Factor Guideline – Marine Environmental Quality
- Environment Assessment Guidelines No. 5 Environmental Assessment Guideline for Protecting Marine Turtles from Light Impacts
- Environment Assessment Guidelines No. 33 Environmental Guidance for Planning and Development
- Memorandum of Understanding for Collaborative Arrangements between the EPA and DBCA
State and Local Governments – Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage AND Local Governments
