❓ A parliamentary question addresses the implementation of recommendations from the 2004 Rottnest Island Task Force report, specifically regarding marine and land management. The Minister's response indicates ongoing stakeholder consultation, continued management by the Rottnest Island Authority, and planned legislative amendments.
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ROTTNEST ISLAND TASK FORCE REPORT
I refer the minister to the Rottnest Island task force report of May 2004, and the subsequent media statement released on 30 May 2004 by the Premier and the then Minister for Tourism. Two of the 103 recommendations - recommendations 64 and 65, relating to the management by the Department of Conservation and Land Management of the island’s marine reserve - were rejected. (1) With regard to recommendation 64, what steps have been taken to resolve the issue of marine environmental management? (2) With regard to recommendation 65, will the waters of the island be managed as a marine park? (3) If no to (2), how will they be managed? (4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA
I refer the minister to the Rottnest Island task force report of May 2004, and the subsequent media statement released on 30 May 2004 by the Premier and the then Minister for Tourism. Two of the 103 recommendations - recommendations 64 and 65, relating to the management by the Department of Conservation and Land Management of the island’s marine reserve - were rejected. (1) With regard to recommendation 64, what steps have been taken to resolve the issue of marine environmental management? (2) With regard to recommendation 65, will the waters of the island be managed as a marine park? (3) If no to (2), how will they be managed? (4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(1) With regard to recommendation 64, what steps have been taken to resolve the issue of marine environmental management? (2) With regard to recommendation 65, will the waters of the island be managed as a marine park? (3) If no to (2), how will they be managed? (4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(2) With regard to recommendation 65, will the waters of the island be managed as a marine park? (3) If no to (2), how will they be managed? (4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(3) If no to (2), how will they be managed? (4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(1) With regard to recommendation 64, what steps have been taken to resolve the issue of marine environmental management? (2) With regard to recommendation 65, will the waters of the island be managed as a marine park? (3) If no to (2), how will they be managed? (4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(2) With regard to recommendation 65, will the waters of the island be managed as a marine park? (3) If no to (2), how will they be managed? (4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(3) If no to (2), how will they be managed? (4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(4) With regard to recommendation 60, what steps have been taken to transfer the responsibility for management of the A-class reserve west of the settlement area from the Rottnest Island Authority to CALM? (5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(5) With regard to recommendation 61, what steps have been taken to proclaim the A-class reserve west of the settlement area a national park, and ensure its subsequent vesting in the Conservation Commission? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(1) A working group of stakeholders has been instituted. (2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(2)-(3) No. The waters surrounding Rottnest Island will continue to be managed as an A-class reserve under the Rottnest Island Authority Act 1987. (4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(4) Cabinet has considered the management of the area west of the settlement in the context of the overall governance of the island, and determined that it will remain under the control of the Rottnest Island Authority. CALM is to be employed on a management service agreement to undertake conservation work in the area as required. (5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
(5) Drafting is under way on the Rottnest Island amendment bill to ensure greater recognition of the high conservation value of the natural area, by creating a conservation reserve.
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