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Intergovernmental Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions
The Intergovernmental Agreement on a National System for the Prevention and Management of Marine Pest Incursions (IGA) was signed in Darwin on 15 April 2005. It is a key milestone in the development of a national system for the protection of Australia’s marine industries and environment from invasive marine pests.
The IGA outlines the framework for a coordinated approach to, and involvement in the National System of all key stakeholders – the Australian, state and Northern Territory governments, marine industries, researchers and conservation organisations.
The IGA outlines the roles and responsibilities for implementing the three elements of the National System - prevention, emergency management and ongoing management and control - as well as several supporting arrangements.
Further information
- Backgrounder
PDF [32kb] - Fact Sheet 1: Introduced Marine Pests PDF [17kb]
- Fact Sheet 2: Developing a National Approach to Fight Invasive Marine Pests PDF [20kb]
- Fact Sheet 3: About the IGA PDF [20kb]
Additional information can be obtained by emailing the Invasive Marine Species Program.
