The key policy objective of the Marine Parks Regulation 2017 is to remake the Marine Parks Regulation 2006 with minor amendments to provide for the continued effective management and operation of Queensland marine parks. Effective management in this context includes: fulfilling the State’s obligations under the Marine Parks Act 2004 to conserve the marine environment while also recognising the cultural, economic, environmental and social relationships between marine parks and other areas, and providing opportunities for public appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the marine environment. fulfilling obligations under Commonwealth law and international conventions. having regard to recognised principles, practices and standards of marine protected area, nature conservation and natural resource management. maintaining legislation for conserving marine parks, as far as practicable, in line with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (C’wlth) and subordinate legislation. Under section 150 of the Marine Parks Act 2004 a regulation may be made to support implementing a range of marine park management measures. The Marine Parks Regulation 2017, along with marine park zoning plans, plays a key role in managing the three State marine parks – the Great Barrier Reef Coast Marine Park, Great Sandy Marine Park and Moreton Bay Marine Park. The minor amendments complement other protected area legislation and provisions in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983 (C’wlth) (GBRMP Regulation) hence giving effect to the purpose of the Marine Parks Act 2004, that being the conservation of the marine environment. The minor amendments recognise the necessity to continue the Marine Parks Regulation 2006, in substantially the same form, to support the ongoing integrity of the marine park management regime.
Australia · 2017-08-18