A WA parliamentary question seeks information on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' (DBCA) completion of responsibilities under the management plans for Marmion, Ningaloo, and Ngari Capes Marine Parks. The response indicates progressive implementation within available resources and provides management effectiveness reports.

AnsweredQoN 1046Legislative Council
Asked
14 September 2023
Portfolio
Environment

QuestionView source ↗

MARMION, NINGALOO AND
NGARI CAPES MARINE PARKS
1046. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Environment:
I refer to the Marmion, Ningaloo and
Ngari Capes Marine Parks.
(1) Has the
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions completed all
functions it has responsibility for under the respective management plans for
each of the marine parks?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If no to (1),
please provide details of which functions have not been completed and for which
management plans.
(4) Can the
minister please table the management plan annual performance review as related
to DBCA's responsibilities for each of the parks for the years 2021–22
and 2022–23?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the member for some notice
of the question. On behalf of the Minister for Environment, I provide the
following answer.
(1)–(2) The
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions progressively
implements management plans over time, within available resources.
(3) DBCA reports
on the annual implementation of marine park management plans, including
strategies not completed. I table
attachments 1 to 3, providing the management effectiveness report for the
implementation of the Marmion, Ningaloo and Ngari Capes Marine Parks
management plans.
(4) DBCA is currently preparing
reports for 2022–23, which can be tabled once they are completed.
[See paper 2506 .]

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