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Marine Parks Act 2004.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for marine parks and the conservation of the marine environment, and for other purposes.
Subject
Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Coastal zone management Marine protected areas Protected area Management/conservation National parks Cultural heritage Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Ss 1-2 of this Act enter into force on 12 October 2004. Remaining provisions on 31 August 2006.
Abstract

This Act aims at providing for the conservation of the marine environment in Queensland. The purpose of this Act is to be achieved by a comprehensive and integrated strategy that involves, among other things, each of the following: (a) the declaration of marine parks; (b) the establishment of: (i) zones, designated areas and highly protected areas within marine parks; and (ii) zoning plans and management plans; (c) the cooperative involvement of public authorities and other interested groups and persons, including members of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; (d) the cooperative implementation of Australia’s international responsibilities, and intergovernmental agreements and instruments; (e) a coordinated and integrated approach with other environment conservation legislation; (f) recognition of the cultural, economic, environmental and social relationships between marine parks and other areas, whether of water or land; (g) the provision of opportunities for public appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of the marine environment; (h) application of the precautionary principle in decision-making processes; (i) monitoring and enforcing compliance with this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Marine Parks Act 1982.

Legislation | Australia | 1982 (2004)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, National parks, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Marine Parks Regulation 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2016)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, National parks, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Parks (Declaration) Regulation 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2019)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, National parks, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2009 (2017)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Zoning, Cartilaginous fishes, National parks, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Parks (Great Sandy) Zoning Plan 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2019)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Zoning, Cartilaginous fishes, National parks, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Marine mammals, Indigenous peoples, Traditional rights/customary rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Parks Regulation 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017 (2019)

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Cultural heritage, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Marine Parks (Moreton Bay) Zoning Plan 2019.

Legislation | Australia | 2019

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Zoning, Cartilaginous fishes, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX