❓ Hon Bruce Donaldson inquires about advice provided regarding the Dampier Archipelago Marine Park and Cape Preston Marine Management Area. The response indicates collaboration between departments and support for the Advisory Committee's recommendations, while also highlighting the need for formal advice from the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority.
AnsweredQoN 4439Legislative Council
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Following the public release of the indicative management plan for the proposed Dampier Archipelago Marine Park and Cape Preston Marine Management Area in early 2005, I ask -
(1) Did the Minister request that the Advisory Committee for the proposed reserves reconvene to provide advice on the proposed indicative management plan?
(2) If yes to (1), has the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority considered the advice from the advisory committee?
(3) Has the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority provided the Minister with advice in respect of the resolutions from the advisory committee?
(4) If yes to (3), what was that advice?
(5) Has the inter-departmental committee comprising the Department of Environment and the Department of Fisheries provided the Minister with advice in respect of the resolutions from the advisory committee?
(6) If yes to (5), what was that advice?
(7) Has the inter-departmental committee provided the Minister with advice in respect of any resolutions from the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on the matter?
(8) If yes to (7), what was that advice?
(1) Did the Minister request that the Advisory Committee for the proposed reserves reconvene to provide advice on the proposed indicative management plan?
(2) If yes to (1), has the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority considered the advice from the advisory committee?
(3) Has the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority provided the Minister with advice in respect of the resolutions from the advisory committee?
(4) If yes to (3), what was that advice?
(5) Has the inter-departmental committee comprising the Department of Environment and the Department of Fisheries provided the Minister with advice in respect of the resolutions from the advisory committee?
(6) If yes to (5), what was that advice?
(7) Has the inter-departmental committee provided the Minister with advice in respect of any resolutions from the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on the matter?
(8) If yes to (7), what was that advice?
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Answered
3 April 2007
Responded by
Minister for Education and Training representing the Minister for the Environment
Response time
119 days
The Department of Environment and Conservation advises the following; 1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
2. Yes. 3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
7. No. 8. Not applicable.
8. Not applicable.
1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
2. Yes. 3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
3. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has written to the Minister for the Environment supporting the Advisory Committee's resolutions. However, the Authority has not yet provided formal advice as required under section 14 of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 . 4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
4. See answer to 3. 5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
5. No. However, as a result of Interdepartmental Committee discussions the Director General of the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Fisheries have jointly advised their respective Ministers that the zoning scheme recommended by the Advisory Committee on 15 February 2006 provides for a balanced outcome for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use, will minimise compensation claims from commercial fishers, and provides for significant areas to remain available for recreational fishing. 6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
6. See answer to 5. 7. No. 8. Not applicable.
7. No. 8. Not applicable.
8. Not applicable.
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