Coastal Management Act 1995.

Subject

Land & soil

Keyword

Coastal zone management Land-use planning Policy/planning Institution Basic legislation

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

This Act concerns the management of coastal areas in the State of Victoria to protect and maintain areas of environmental significance on the coast and to maintain and improve coastal water quality. It provides for the establishment and operation of the Victorian Coastal Council and of Regional Coastal Boards. It also promotes a coordinated approach in the preparation and implementation of management plans for coastal Crown lands. The Act consists of 42 sections and is divided into the following parts: Preliminary (1); Coastal planning and management system (2); Coastal planning (3); and Transitional (4).

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Marine and Coastal Act 2018.

Legislation | Australia | 2018 (2020)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Basic legislation, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Institution, Marine area, Protection of environment, Integrated management, Community management, Indigenous peoples, Ecosystem preservation, Offences/penalties, Biodiversity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX