❓ A parliamentary question regarding stakeholder consultation in the WA government's bioregional planning program for marine parks, specifically concerning the identification of areas needing further assessment for marine reserves. The Minister's response outlines consultation efforts and the scope of the draft plan.
AnsweredQoN 686Legislative Council
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MARINE PARKS — BIOREGIONAL PLANNING PROGRAM
I refer to the government’s bioregional planning program regarding proposed marine parks. (1) Has the government consulted with stakeholder groups as part of the bioregional planning program? (2) If yes to (1) — (a) which groups have been consulted; and (b) which areas within the five basic marine regions have been identified as being in need of further assessment for possible protection as marine reserves? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
I refer to the government’s bioregional planning program regarding proposed marine parks. (1) Has the government consulted with stakeholder groups as part of the bioregional planning program? (2) If yes to (1) — (a) which groups have been consulted; and (b) which areas within the five basic marine regions have been identified as being in need of further assessment for possible protection as marine reserves? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Has the government consulted with stakeholder groups as part of the bioregional planning program? (2) If yes to (1) — (a) which groups have been consulted; and (b) which areas within the five basic marine regions have been identified as being in need of further assessment for possible protection as marine reserves? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(2) If yes to (1) — (a) which groups have been consulted; and (b) which areas within the five basic marine regions have been identified as being in need of further assessment for possible protection as marine reserves? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(b) which areas within the five basic marine regions have been identified as being in need of further assessment for possible protection as marine reserves?
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(1) Has the government consulted with stakeholder groups as part of the bioregional planning program? (2) If yes to (1) — (a) which groups have been consulted; and (b) which areas within the five basic marine regions have been identified as being in need of further assessment for possible protection as marine reserves? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(2) If yes to (1) — (a) which groups have been consulted; and (b) which areas within the five basic marine regions have been identified as being in need of further assessment for possible protection as marine reserves? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(b) which areas within the five basic marine regions have been identified as being in need of further assessment for possible protection as marine reserves?
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
I thank the member for some notice of the question. (1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(1) The first regional marine planning process undertaken in Western Australia covers the south coast and is an initiative to develop an integrated approach to the conservation and sustainable use of state waters in this region. Stakeholder groups were consulted extensively in the development of the “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” and I released the draft plan for a three-month public comment period on 3 September 2010. (2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
(2) (a) Consultation to date, including the work of the interdepartmental planning working group and the south coast regional marine planning advisory group, as well as workshops, forums, surveys and community meetings, is outlined on pages 2 to 4 of the reference report “Oceans of opportunity: a proposed strategic framework for marine waters of Western Australia’s south coast”, which is available on the Department of Environment and Conservation’s website. (b) The “Draft Regional Marine Strategic Plan 2010” aims to better integrate marine activities. It does not attempt to do the detailed planning for a particular sector, including marine conservation. (3) Not applicable.
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