❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses flatback turtle conservation, querying the minister on protection status, Eighty Mile Beach's importance, and marine park implementation. The minister confirms protections and outlines current conservation efforts, including funding from the Gorgon gas project.
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MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION
I refer to marine turtle conservation. (1) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as rare or likely to become extinct under the Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2008? (2) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999? (3) Is Eighty Mile Beach an important nesting beach for flatback turtles? (4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
I refer to marine turtle conservation. (1) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as rare or likely to become extinct under the Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2008? (2) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999? (3) Is Eighty Mile Beach an important nesting beach for flatback turtles? (4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(1) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as rare or likely to become extinct under the Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2008? (2) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999? (3) Is Eighty Mile Beach an important nesting beach for flatback turtles? (4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(2) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999? (3) Is Eighty Mile Beach an important nesting beach for flatback turtles? (4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(3) Is Eighty Mile Beach an important nesting beach for flatback turtles? (4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(1) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as rare or likely to become extinct under the Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2008? (2) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999? (3) Is Eighty Mile Beach an important nesting beach for flatback turtles? (4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(2) Can the minister confirm that flatback turtles are listed as vulnerable under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999? (3) Is Eighty Mile Beach an important nesting beach for flatback turtles? (4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(3) Is Eighty Mile Beach an important nesting beach for flatback turtles? (4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(4) Does the minister intend to implement the proposal for the Eighty Mile Beach marine park? (5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(5) If yes to (4), when? (6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(6) If no to (4), why not? (7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(7) If no to (4), how will the minister fulfil her obligation to protect this vulnerable species? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(1) Yes; the recently published Wildlife Conservation (Specially Protected Fauna) Notice 2010 also lists the flatback turtle as fauna that is rare or likely to become extinct. (2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(2) Yes. (3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(3) Yes; it is one of a number of areas in the Pilbara and Kimberley region where flatback turtles are known to nest. (4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(4)–(6) A proposal for a marine park at Eighty Mile Beach has not been submitted to the government for consideration at this stage; however, the Department of Environment and Conservation is currently collating information from the ecological and social values of the Pilbara and Eighty Mile Beach to inform the development of such a proposal. (7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
(7) The Liberal–National government is protecting flatback turtles through the preparation of the marine turtle recovery plan and research and monitoring programs that continue to add to knowledge of this species and lead to improved management and protection. Stringent environmental conditions are applied to resource development proposals, and the use of turtle exclusion devices in commercial fishing and dredging reduce potential impacts on marine turtles. Additionally, as part of my decision on the Gorgon gas project, the Gorgon joint venture is required to fund a $62.5 million program to increase protection of flatback turtles in areas away from Barrow Island through research, monitoring, education, and on-ground actions for the life of the project.
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