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Recreation Areas Management Act 1988.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2002)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the setting apart of land and waters throughout Queensland as, and for management of recreational activities in, recreation areas, and for related purposes.
Subject
Land & soil, Water
Keyword
Land-use planning Zoning Institution Authorization/permit Indigenous peoples Recreational water use Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act regulates the creation and management of recreation areas on land and waters of Queensland. It consists of 58 sections and is divided into ten Parts. Part 2 provides for the establishment of recreational areas, Part 3 concerns the administration of the Act and provides for the establishment of the Queensland Recreation Areas Management Board, whose functions and powers are regulated under Part 4. Part 5 deals with management plans for recreational areas and Part 6 is dedicated to the powers of authorised officers. Part 7 contains financial provisions for the operation of the Board and Part 8 deals with prohibitions and permits in recreational areas. The Act is completed by two schedules specifying subject matters for regulation and subject matters for by-laws.

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Recreational Areas Management By-Law 1991.

Legislation | Australia | 1991 (2002)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Protected area, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Recreational Areas Management Regulation 1989.

Legislation | Australia | 1989 (2003)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Protected area, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Recreation Areas Management Act 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2006 (2016)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Zoning, Protected area, Indigenous peoples, Recreational water use, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Sustainable development, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX