Australia DAWE
Definition
Australia's Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, which administers the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the primary domestic instrument for CITES implementation and wildlife crime.
- Full name
- Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
- Key statute
- Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
- International role
- Implements CITES obligations in Australia
- Domain
- Domestic wildlife crime enforcement
Common questions
Is DAWE the current name of this Australian government department?+
Australian federal departments are periodically renamed and restructured after changes of government, so an investigator citing this agency in current casework should verify the department's present name and portfolio before relying on it.
What role does this department play in a wildlife trafficking investigation?+
It administers the domestic legislation implementing CITES, so it is typically the agency that issues permits, certifies specimens, and coordinates with customs on suspected illegal wildlife imports or exports.
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