Conservation Regulator - Dept Of Environment, Land, Water & Planning

The Conservation Regulator is responsible for the regulation of use of public land, wildlife and biodiversity in Victoria.

It oversees these functions by educating the community about the laws governing conservation and environment protection, providing guidance and support to encourage compliance, and by monitoring and taking enforcement actions when needed.

They also regulate water safety around marine mammals which includes whales, dolphins and seals. Marine mammal regulations are designed to protect and conserve wildlife and biodiversity of Victoria’s marine environment.

To find out more about the Conservation Regulator visit www.vic.gov.au/conservation-regulator

For further information about marine mammal regulations, visit www.wildlife.vic.gov.au 

Cristy Houghton