❓ An inquiry regarding the South Coast Marine Park proposal, specifically addressing timelines, impact assessments, and mental health concerns arising from the consultation process. The Minister provides updates on timeline adjustments, confirms socioeconomic impact consideration, and denies awareness of mental health concerns.
AnsweredQoN 121Legislative Council
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SOUTH COAST MARINE PARK
121. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Environment:
I refer to the minister's
response to my question without notice 1205 asked on 22 November 2022 about the
proposed south coast marine park.
(1) Have there been any amendments
to the time lines specified in the minister's response; and, if so,
why?
(2) Has an economic and social impact assessment been
undertaken for each of the regional communities affected by the proposed marine
park; and, if yes, will the results of that assessment be provided to the
members of the sector advisory groups and community reference committee members
as part of the consultation process?
(3) If no
economic and social impact assessment has been completed, why not?
(4) Have any
mental health concerns been expressed by members of the SAG or CRC as a consequence
of the way in which the consultation process has been managed by the Department
of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions?
121. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the parliamentary secretary representing the
Minister for Environment:
I refer to the minister's
response to my question without notice 1205 asked on 22 November 2022 about the
proposed south coast marine park.
(1) Have there been any amendments
to the time lines specified in the minister's response; and, if so,
why?
(2) Has an economic and social impact assessment been
undertaken for each of the regional communities affected by the proposed marine
park; and, if yes, will the results of that assessment be provided to the
members of the sector advisory groups and community reference committee members
as part of the consultation process?
(3) If no
economic and social impact assessment has been completed, why not?
(4) Have any
mental health concerns been expressed by members of the SAG or CRC as a consequence
of the way in which the consultation process has been managed by the Department
of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions?
AnswerView source ↗
On
behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for
Environment, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question and provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for
Environment.
(1) At the fifth meeting on 30 November and 1 December
2022, the community reference committee—CRC —resolved to
postpone the final meeting from 22 and 23 February 2023 to 28 and 29 March. The
extended time frame was requested by stakeholders to enable additional
consultation with licensed commercial fishers and other stakeholders to inform
the deliberations of the CRC, which is ongoing.
(2) Yes.
Socioeconomic impacts for the region are considered by the CRC in the development
of the final management arrangements for the proposed south coast marine park.
(3) Not
applicable.
(4) I am unaware
of members of the CRC or SAGs expressing their personal mental health concerns
as a consequence of the way the consultation process has been managed by the
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
behalf of the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for
Environment, I thank the honourable member for some notice of the
question and provide the following answer on behalf of the Minister for
Environment.
(1) At the fifth meeting on 30 November and 1 December
2022, the community reference committee—CRC —resolved to
postpone the final meeting from 22 and 23 February 2023 to 28 and 29 March. The
extended time frame was requested by stakeholders to enable additional
consultation with licensed commercial fishers and other stakeholders to inform
the deliberations of the CRC, which is ongoing.
(2) Yes.
Socioeconomic impacts for the region are considered by the CRC in the development
of the final management arrangements for the proposed south coast marine park.
(3) Not
applicable.
(4) I am unaware
of members of the CRC or SAGs expressing their personal mental health concerns
as a consequence of the way the consultation process has been managed by the
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
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