Great barrier reef marine park authority 2012, climate change adaptation. Climate change action plan 20072012 great barrier reef marine park authority. The great barrier reef marine park act 1975 provides the framework for managing the gbr as a large ecosystem. Further, true polycentric regimes combine the distribution of power with. A variety of australian business activities combine to shape. Proclaimed in 1975, its bigger than the united kingdom. Great barrier reef marine park act 1975 federal register of. About the great barrier reef marine park, australia. Who manages the reef responsibility for establishing, planning and running the marine park rests with the great barrier reef marine park authority, a commonwealth government agency. This is a compilation of the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 29 october 2018. Facts about the great barrier reef marine park sailing. Reef authority caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Great barrier reef marine park authority image collection.
Review of the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 full report pdf. Great barrier reef marine park zoning plan 2003 is the primary planning instrument for the conservation and management of the marine park. Home to countless species of marine wildlife, stunning natural scenery and worldclass experiences, the great barrier reef is a national treasure that everyone needs to experience first hand. Ultimately the tribunal merged the consideration of the historic and. Other commonwealth and queensland government legislation also applies. The great barrier reef marine park act 1975 is the primary act relating to the great barrier reef marine park. One of the worlds most remarkable natural wonders, the great barrier reef lies off queenslands coastline. An investigation of the great barrier reef regime between 1975 and 2016 reveals. Jan 15, 2018 the great barrier reef marine park amendment authority governance and other matters bill 2017 amends the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 gbrmp act to change the size and structure of the great barrier reef marine park authority, and strengthen requirements for appointment and termination of members. There are over 900 islands within the great barrier reef marine park.
Recognised internationally as a world heritage area, the great barrier reef is an. The great barrier reef would have to be considered one of australias major tourist destinations where many visitors come in large numbers to experience it, and highspeed catamarans can now take you to many more isolated areas, which previously were only seen by a privileged few. Gbrmpa legislation, regulations, agreements and policies. This is a compilation of the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 24 august 2017 the compilation. This is a compilation of the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 29 october 2018 the compilation date. The great barrier reef marine park act 1975 established the great barrier reef marine park some 30 years ago, and has been during this time an exemplar for marine management and conservation. Small amounts of oil in marine environments cause fish found in the great barrier reef to make risky decisions, a team of international researchers finds. M2 best booksc20002002 m2 communications ltd when an anthropologist, a marine scientist and a geographer that have all worked as part of the great barrier reef marine park authority team up to write a book about the reef then you would expect it to be one of. The great barrier reef marine park authority is established under the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 and is the australian government statutory authority responsible for protecting and managing the environment, biodiversity and heritage values of the great barrier reef region. Although there was bipartisan support for the legislation in federal parliament, it was strongly resisted by the state of queensland which felt that the federal. The great barrier reef marine park act 1975 cth was established in response to public concern in the 1970s over proposals to drill for oil within the great barrier reef gbr the act establishes a framework for the protection and management of the gbr as a marine park in which mining and petroleum exploration and extraction are banned but other activities such as fishing are permitted in. Great barrier reef marine park act 1975 legislation. Following the consideration of all submissions received and preparation of the revised plan in light of those submissions, the great barrier reef marine park zoning plan 2003 was made by the great barrier reef marine park authority and submitted.
The gbrmp ranges from the tip of cape york, down the coast almost to bundaberg. The great barrier reef marine park regulations 1975 cth establish a zoning plan for the gbr based on the concept of multipleuse management. The great barrier reef marine park act 1975 gbrmp act established the great barrier reef region. The great barrier reef world heritage area incorporating the marine park is famous for its 2,900 coral reefs. The great barrier reef marine park is a matter of national. The marine park is nearly the size of california and was created by a 1975 federal act. About this compilation this compilation this is a compilation of the great barrier reef marine park regulations 1983 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 6 march 2018 the compilation date.
The great barrier reef marine park authority gbrmpa is working with industry and local communities to. Great barrier reef in worst state since records began. The coral reef habitats of the great barrier reef are extensive and diverse, however no single map exists that can provide details of the location and depth of the different coral communities for the entire great barrier reef. The economic, social and icon value of the great barrier reef. It is a vast multipleuse marine park which supports a wide range of uses, including commercial marine tourism, fishing, ports and shipping, recreation, scientific research and indigenous traditional use. The notes at the end of this compilation the endnotes include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law. The great barrier reef marine park amendment authority governance and other matters bill 2017 amends the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 gbrmp act to change the size and structure of the great barrier reef marine park authority, and strengthen requirements for appointment and termination of members. An act to establish a great barrier reef marine park and for related purposes. Great barrier reef marine park amendment authority governance and other matters act 2018. Gbrmpa great barrier reef marine park authority australian. The great barrier reef marine park act 1975 gbrmp act was then passed in 1975 to put the policy into practice. Great barrier reef marine park deutschubersetzung linguee worterbuch. Amends the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 to provide a framework for the administration and management of the great barrier reef park which integrates with the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 and other legislation by. The ultimate vision of the live habitat map is to develop one single baseline map for the whole of the great barrier reef.
This will involve identification of trends in management approaches in other areas and sectors and analysis of their potential to improve marine park management. Pdf the great barrier reef marine park the grandfather of. Mar 10, 2014 reef authority caught between the devil and the deep blue sea. Mining or geological storage operations in great barrier reef region.
The official facebook page for the great barrier reef marine park. The great barrier reef marine park authority gbrmpa commissioned access economics to estimate the economic and financial value of activity undertaken within the great barrier reef marine park marine park gbrmp for the financial year 200607. The great barrier reef was selected as a world heritage site in. M2 best booksc20002002 m2 communications ltd when an anthropologist, a marine scientist and a geographer that have all worked as part of the great barrier reef marine park authority team up to write a book about the reef then you would expect it to be one of the most informative works on the subject. Listed as a world heritage area, the great barrier reef is the worlds largest coral reef ecosystem, supporting an abundant array of plants and animals. The great barrier reef marine park act 1975 sets out our functions and responsibilities. Great barrier reef marine park act 1975 cth environmental law. An important part of this has been and continues to be a collaboration with the queensland government in managing and protecting the marine park. Licensor means the great barrier reef marine park authority, a body corporate established by the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 on behalf of the commonwealth of australia, and where the context permits includes the employees, authorised subcontractors and agents of the licensor.
Economic contribution of the great barrier reef marine park. The great barrier reef marine park of australia is a partnership of the federal government and the province of queensland to manage human activities and respond to threats to the reef ecosystem. Great barrier reef marine park authority report student project. The management philosophy of the marine park authority is based on the following four principles. Federal register of legislation australian government.
This is a compilation of the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 24 august 2017 the compilation date. Today the great barrier reef marine park gbrmp is a large multipleuse marine park covering 344,400 km 2 supplementary information text 1 provides details about the gbr context and the. The reef the objective of the great barrier reef marine park and its adjacent mainland coastline provide unique act is the conservation of the great barrier reef. The great barrier reef marine park act the reef has developed over several million years on the north east continental shelf of australia. Management at the ecosystem level to achieve overall protection of the ecosystem. In 2004, fully protected areas were increased from 4% to 33% of the marine park.
Figure 1a the four sections of the gbr marine park and world heritage area, stretching over. In having regard to the objects set out in subsection 321 of the great barrier reef marine park act 1975, this zoning plan takes account of the world heritage values of the marine park and the principles. The great barrier reef marine park act 1975 established a marine park around the great barrier reef in 1975. The epbc act enhances the management and protection of the great barrier reef. This page is moderated from 9am5pm monday to friday. Review of the great barrier reef marine park act 1975. Evolving polycentric governance of the great barrier reef pnas. Its about time for a new regulatory approach to equality austlii. Following the consideration of all submissions received and preparation of the revised plan in light of those submissions, the great barrier reef marine park zoning plan 2003 was made by. The great barrier reef marine park protects a large part of australias great barrier reef from damaging activities. Largescale governance of the great barrier reef marine park. The great barrier reef marine park authority or gbrmpa, is responsible for the wellbeing and protection of the reef. Displayed here are links to compilations of the principal, the most current at the top of the list.
Although there was bipartisan support for the legislation in federal parliament, it was strongly resisted by the state of queensland which felt that the federal government was intruding on an area of states rights. Published by the great barrier reef marine park authority. Great barrier reef facts infographic, queensland, australia. The great barrier reef as we know it today, began to form over 2 million years ago and is constantly changing in size and structure. Provide critical knowledge and information to improve the. The great barrier reef off australias east coast is in the worst state since records began and in 40 years large swathes of coral structures will be replaced by seaweed and algae, scientists told a senate inquiry. The great barrier reef marine park a bold experiment. Science for management of the great barrier reef australian. The queensland parks and wildlife service a state government agency is responsible for the daytoday management of the marine park the field operations or. Great barrier reef marine park marine ecosystembased. Great barrier reef marine park recent offences update. Great barrier reef marine park act 1975 iii compilation no.
Great barrier reef marine park and other legislation. It is now over 30 years since the great barrier reef marine park act 1975 and the. Great barrier reef marine park authority about the resource. Our work to protect the great barrier reef marine park is guided by a range of plans, regulations and legislation. Great barrier reef marine park authority report on behance. We directly manage activities that take place in the marine park, implement plans and policies for reef use and protection, and work with communities and industries that depend on a healthy reef for recreation and their livelihoods. We directly manage activities that take place in the marine park, implement plans and policies for reef use and protection, and work with communities and industries that. The health of the reef can also be affected by agricultural activities on the land, the two million tourists that visit each year, and both commercial and recreational fishing. Great barrier reef region not to be reserved under the environment protection and biodiversity conservation act 1999 part vaaoffences and penalties in relation to great barrier reef marine park and region division 1conduct in 38aa. The report will take stock of a range of matters throughout the great barrier reef, focusing particularly on where we are now, how we are doing and what are likely to be key issues in the future.
Australias great barrier reef marine park provides for multiple use and ecologically sustainable development with an overriding conservation objective. Nearly all the gbr region comes under the great barrier reef marine. In having regard to the objects set out in subsection 321 of the great barrier reef marine park act 1975, this zoning plan takes account of the world heritage. Great barrier reef marine park authority members report on. Great barrier reef national marine park world heritage listed. Corporate report layout for the great barrier reef marine park authority.
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