Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts(1) The conservator may, in writing, declare organisms of a particular kind to be prohibited organisms.
(2) The conservator may, in writing, declare organisms of a particular kind to be controlled organisms.
(3) In making a declaration under this section, the conservator shall consider—
(a) the need to protect native animals and native plants in the Territory; and
(b) the need to conserve the significant ecosystems of the Territory, New South Wales and Australia.
(4) A declaration under this section is a disallowable instrument.
Note A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act 2001 .