Section 303FC — Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999: Export or import for the purposes of research

(1) The export of a specimen is an export for the purposes of research in accordance with this section if: (a) the specimen will be used for the purpose of scientific research; and (b) the objects of the research are covered by any or all of the following subparagraphs: (i) the acquisition of a better understanding, and/or increased knowledge, of a taxon to which the specimen belongs; (ii) the conservation of biodiversity; (iii) the maintenance and/or improvement of human health; and (c) the export is not primarily for commercial purposes; and (d) such other conditions (if any) as are specified in the regulations have been, or are likely to be, satisfied. (2) The import of a specimen is an import for the purposes of research in accordance with this section if: (a) the specimen will be used for the purpose of scientific research; and (b) the objects of the research are covered by any or all of the following subparagraphs: (i) the acquisition of a better understanding, and/or increased knowledge, of a taxon to which the specimen belongs; (ii) the conservation of biodiversity; (iii) the maintenance and/or improvement of human health; and (c) the import is not primarily for commercial purposes; and (d) such other conditions (if any) as are specified in the regulations have been, or are likely to be, satisfied.