❓ A parliamentary question on notice regarding the Camden Sound Marine Park, focusing on the definition of 'maritime marine values', the percentage of protected area, and the tabling of a report by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority. The Minister's response is somewhat evasive and defensive.
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CAMDEN SOUND MARINE PARK
I refer to the minister’s advice last Thursday in the house that the Camden Sound marine park is designed to protect “maritime marine values”. (1) Can the minister explain exactly what these maritime marine values are? (2) How can he claim it to be a marine park when only 13 per cent of the overall area will actually be protected? (3) Will he immediately table the report on this park that was prepared by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and given to the government? (4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION
I refer to the minister’s advice last Thursday in the house that the Camden Sound marine park is designed to protect “maritime marine values”. (1) Can the minister explain exactly what these maritime marine values are? (2) How can he claim it to be a marine park when only 13 per cent of the overall area will actually be protected? (3) Will he immediately table the report on this park that was prepared by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and given to the government? (4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION
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I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(1) Can the minister explain exactly what these maritime marine values are? (2) How can he claim it to be a marine park when only 13 per cent of the overall area will actually be protected? (3) Will he immediately table the report on this park that was prepared by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and given to the government? (4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(2) How can he claim it to be a marine park when only 13 per cent of the overall area will actually be protected? (3) Will he immediately table the report on this park that was prepared by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and given to the government? (4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(3) Will he immediately table the report on this park that was prepared by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and given to the government? (4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(1) Can the minister explain exactly what these maritime marine values are? (2) How can he claim it to be a marine park when only 13 per cent of the overall area will actually be protected? (3) Will he immediately table the report on this park that was prepared by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and given to the government? (4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(2) How can he claim it to be a marine park when only 13 per cent of the overall area will actually be protected? (3) Will he immediately table the report on this park that was prepared by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and given to the government? (4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(3) Will he immediately table the report on this park that was prepared by the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority and given to the government? (4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(4) If he will not table that report for the information of ordinary Western Australians, why not? Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION replied: I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question on Camden Sound. (1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
(1)–(4) This is one of our prime achievements, Leader of the Opposition. Four maritime parks — Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Let’s see if in substance it really is an achievement; let’s go beyond the spin. The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
The SPEAKER : Leader of the Opposition! Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION : I will get to the member’s questions. When we deliver these four marine parks, I think we will actually treble the area of marine parks in Western Australia. It will be a magnificent achievement. Camden Sound is a habitat for whales and coral on Montgomery Reef. There is also Champagny Island, among some extremely important areas. There are lots of different types of fish. I am not a fish expert, but I have been advised that the marine biota is exceptional. The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
The current plan has gone out for public consultation. Indeed, around about 13 per cent is in sanctuary zones. The area of sanctuary zones for Camden Sound, I am advised, is greater than the area of Ningaloo Reef — Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr E.S. Ripper : That is absolutely wrong. Ningaloo Reef has around 34 per cent. Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION : I did not say the percentage. I said the area. Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition. Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr E.S. Ripper : Oh; I see—spin. Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION : Pay attention, Leader of the Opposition; listen. There is no spin. Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr E.S. Ripper : You claim the big park, but you only protect a small percentage. Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
Mr W.R. MARMION : I have been advised that the area we have set aside for Camden Sound is greater than the area at Ningaloo Reef. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has provided a plan, which I will be looking at in conjunction with the other advice from people who have commented on the indicative management plan, and that will form part of the review.
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