(1) The Minister is to have an Oiled
Wildlife Care Network.
(2) The network is to consist of representatives of
organisations that have an interest or involvement in the protection of
wildlife contaminated by oil or any other marine pollutant, which may include,
but are not limited to, representatives of--
(a) wildlife care or
rehabilitation providers,
(b) zoological parks,
(c) emergency services,
(d)
regulatory agencies,
(e) academic institutions.
(3) The Minister is to
determine the constitution and procedure of the network.
(4) The function of
the network is to act as a consultative committee to advise on marine
pollution response preparedness.
(5) Any expenditure under this section is to
be paid out of money to be provided by Parliament.
