Wildlife trade and conservation
The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) and the freshwater crocodile (C. johnstoni) are the only species of crocodile that are native to Australia. Both species are listed under CITES Appendix II for Australia.
In Australia, state and territory governments have primary responsibility for managing crocodiles. The Australian Government has constitutional power over exports and imports, and becomes involved when crocodile products are exported overseas. Crocodile products may be commercially exported only if sourced from a Captive Breeding Program, a Wildlife Trade Operation or Wildlife Trade Management Plan (WTMP) approved under the EPBC Act.
Crocodile exports are currently sourced from Queensland (captive breeding only), the Northern Territory (captive breeding and wild harvest) and Western Australia (captive breeding and wild harvest).