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: Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), it is illegal to import or export ivory without a specific permit. Australia has strictly enforced these laws to align with the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The seizure was part of an investigation into the illegal importation and trade of items derived from endangered species. Key details of the incident include:

The investigation aimed to disrupt the domestic market for ivory, which is often fed by illegal international shipments disguised as "antique" or "pre-convention" items without proper documentation.