Coastal Protection Act 1979. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision New South Wales Document type Legislation Date 1979 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to constitute the Coastal Council of New South Wales and to specify its functions; to make provisions relating to the use and occupation of the coastal region; and to facilitate the carrying out of certain coastal protection works. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Coastal zone management Institution Ecosystem preservation Basic legislation Geographical area Oceania Abstract This Act provides for the establishment of institutions involved in the protection of the coastal zone and regulates the use of the coastal zone including the carrying out of works. The coastal zone is defined by the Interpretation Act and outlined by maps. There is hereby constituted a Coastal Council of New South Wales. The principal functions of the Coastal Council are to give advice and make reports and recommendations to the Minister for the purpose of encouraging, promoting or securing: th Full text English Website www.austlii.edu.au References - Legislation Implemented by Coastal Protection Regulation 2011. Legislation | Australia | 2011 Keyword: Coastal zone management, Institution, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Coastal Protection (Non-Local Government Areas) Regulation 1994. Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2003) Keyword: Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX