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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and for related purposes.
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine pollution Indigenous peoples Marine fisheries Policy/planning Protected fishing area Cartilaginous fishes Institution Biodiversity Fishery management and conservation Protected area Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Endangered species Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 20 June 1975.
Abstract

The Act establishes the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The Act is divided into 10 Parts, i.e.: Preliminary (I); Establishment, functions and powers of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (II); Constitution and Meetings of the Authority (III); The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (V); Offences and penalties in relation to Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Region (VAA); Collection of environmental management charge (VA); Plans of Management (VB); Administration (VI); Finance and reporting requirements (VII); Compulsory pilotage (VIIA); Enforcement (VIII); Miscellaneous (IX).

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 1983.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (2018)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Cartilaginous fishes, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Protected area, Marine protected areas, Zoning, Classification/declassification, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Great Barrier Reef Region (Prohibition of Mining) Regulations 1999.

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2007)

Keyword: Mining, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (Aquaculture) Regulations 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2007)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park (Prohibition of Drilling for Petroleum) Regulations.

Legislation | Australia | 1983 (1983)

Keyword: Mining, Oil, Offences/penalties, Protected area, Management/conservation, Marine protected areas

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Australia | 2019

Keyword: Marine pollution, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Freshwater pollution, Cultural heritage, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Fishing vessel, Protected fishing area, Protection of environment, Protection of species, Pollution control, Effluent waste water/discharge, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Waste management, Sewerage, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environment, Sports and Territories Legislation Amendment Act 1995 (Act No. 25 of 1995).

Legislation | Australia | 1995

Keyword: Policy/planning, Indigenous peoples, Protected area, Endangered species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Reform (Consequential Provisions) Act 1999 (Act No. 92 of 1999).

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2010)

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Wetlands, Migratory species, Alien species, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Biodiversity, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX