Mr. Tallentire inquires about the extent of sanctuary zones within the Great Kimberley Marine Park, specifically regarding restrictions on damaging extractive industries and fishing. The Minister responds that the zoning scheme is still under development, making it impossible to provide specific figures at this time.

AnsweredQoN 2009Legislative Assembly
Asked
1 April 2014
Portfolio
Environment

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With regard to the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority, I ask, how much of the Great Kimberley Marine Park will be sanctuary zones where there will be prohibition on damaging extractive industries and fishing?

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Answered
6 May 2014
Responded by
Minister for Environment
Response time
35 days
It is not yet possible to determine how much of the Great Kimberley Marine Park will be sanctuary zones because planning for the marine park is still underway. A zoning scheme for the marine park will be determined through the management planning process.

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