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

Subject

Mineral resources, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

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

Geographical area

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

Abstract

Regulation 3 gives an interpretation of "drill for petroleum". A person shall not drill for petroleum in any part of the Great Barrier Reef Region that does not for the time being form part of the Marine Park. A person who contravenes this regulation is guilty of an offence punishable, on conviction, by a fine not exceeding $1,000 for each day during which the offence continues. (4 regulations)

Full text

English

Website

www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975.

Legislation | Australia | 1975 (2018)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX