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The main factor that is the cause of the species being eligible for listing in the Vulnerable category is its small population size due to being severely impacted by whaling last century and most of this decline occurred in the southern hemisphere. An updated global population assessment indicated that the global population of mature sei whales was estimated to have declined by about 80% over the previous three generation period (-70 years) with no direct evidence of recent increase in the population.

Balaenoptera physalus (fin whale) is listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity conservation act of 1999 (Cwlth) (EPBC Act). The species is eligible for listing as culnerable as, prior to the commencement of the EPBS Act, it was listed as vulnerable under schedule 1 of the Endangered Species Protection Act 1992 (Cwlth)

National strategic plan for asbestos management and awareness. Progress report 2015-16.