❓ Question on Notice regarding the differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef, and the implementation of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park.
AnsweredQoN 934Legislative Council
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I can see that the silly season has started early! Hon Peter Foss: Have you been everywhere? Hon ALAN CADBY: Pretty much. I have visited almost all the political parties. I still have the Greens to go to! Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hon Peter Foss: Have you been everywhere? Hon ALAN CADBY: Pretty much. I have visited almost all the political parties. I still have the Greens to go to! Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hon ALAN CADBY: Pretty much. I have visited almost all the political parties. I still have the Greens to go to! Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hon Peter Foss: Have you been everywhere? Hon ALAN CADBY: Pretty much. I have visited almost all the political parties. I still have the Greens to go to! Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hon ALAN CADBY: Pretty much. I have visited almost all the political parties. I still have the Greens to go to! Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Several members interjected. The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
The PRESIDENT: Order, members! Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hon ALAN CADBY: Members should hear what Geoff Gallop said today in the other place; it is quite interesting. My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
My question relates to question without notice No 729 asked on 22 September 2004. (1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(1) Does the minister accept that there are significant differences between the Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef in relation to their environmental, geomorphic, oceanographic and human impacts? (2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(2) If yes, why has the minister accepted the 30 to 50 per cent sanctuary zone figure when this was taken from a statement in Townsville by a group of scientists who urged the federal Government to create sanctuary zones of that magnitude on the Great Barrier Reef? (3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(3) MB Westera’s research shows that the abundance of spangled emperor was lower in the fished areas of Ningaloo Marine Park compared to that in the sanctuary zones. Has the Department of Conservation and Land Management sought advice on any implications of these findings from the Department of Fisheries? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(1) Yes. However, from a functional, ecological perspective, these two coral reef systems have many similarities as do most of the coral reefs in the Indo-West Pacific region. (2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(2) The minister has not accepted any particular sanctuary zone figure. The Government’s position on sanctuary zones is that this issue is determined on a case-by-case basis taking into account the best scientific advice available. The Government will consider the issue of sanctuary zones in Ningaloo Marine Park once the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided its advice after consideration of the public submissions. (3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
(3) Dr Westera provided a briefing to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority on 15 January 2000. A Department of Fisheries representative was present. CALM has discussed the implication of Dr Westera’s findings with the Department of Fisheries during the development of zoning and management proposals for Ningaloo Marine Park.
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