Marine Parks Act 2004. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 2004 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn 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