(1)  The Secretary must prepare a listing statement for any taxon of flora or fauna specified in Schedule 3 , 4 or 5 as soon as practicable after that taxon is listed.

(2)  The listing statement is to specify –

(a) a description, the distribution and the habitat of the taxon; and

(b) its conservation status with reasons; and

(c) management objectives; and

(d) management issues; and

(e) actions that need to be taken for the purposes of management and conservation of the taxon; and

(f) threats to the taxon; and

(g) any information relating to the taxon that is available in published references.

(3)  The Secretary may amend a listing statement.

(4)  In preparing or amending a listing statement, the Secretary must consider–

(a) any management advice given by SAC; and

(b) any other relevant matters relating to nature conservation–

and provide CRC with a copy of the statement.