❓ A parliamentary question regarding the licensing of tour operators on Carnac Island, the management plan for the island, and restrictions on public access and interaction with sea lions. The answer provides details on current licensing, plan progress, and future policy.
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(1) How many tour operators hold licenses allowing them to land on Carnac Island?
(2) What are the general conditions attached to these licenses?
(3) How many tour operators hold licenses allowing them to interact with the sea lions that use Carnac Island and nearby waters?
(4) What are the general conditions attached to these licenses?
(5) What progress is being made with the preparation of a management plan for Carnac Island?
(6) When is it likely to be provided for public comment?
(7) What public submission period will apply?
(8) What is the anticipated completion date for the final management plan?
(9) What is current Government policy on the issue of new licenses being issued to tour operators for landing on Carnac Island and for interacting with sea lions on and around the island?
(10) What restrictions apply to members of the general public in terms of landing on the island and interacting with sea lions?
(2) What are the general conditions attached to these licenses?
(3) How many tour operators hold licenses allowing them to interact with the sea lions that use Carnac Island and nearby waters?
(4) What are the general conditions attached to these licenses?
(5) What progress is being made with the preparation of a management plan for Carnac Island?
(6) When is it likely to be provided for public comment?
(7) What public submission period will apply?
(8) What is the anticipated completion date for the final management plan?
(9) What is current Government policy on the issue of new licenses being issued to tour operators for landing on Carnac Island and for interacting with sea lions on and around the island?
(10) What restrictions apply to members of the general public in terms of landing on the island and interacting with sea lions?
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Answered
19 February 2002
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
126 days
(2) The licence conditions specific to this activity are tabled. Other general conditions also apply and are not attached. See tabled paper. (3) There are eight operators holding eleven Wildlife Interaction Licences (all boat based viewing licences). (4) The licence conditions specific to this activity are tabled. Other general conditions also apply and are not attached. See tabled paper. (5) A draft management plan is currently in preparation. (6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(3) There are eight operators holding eleven Wildlife Interaction Licences (all boat based viewing licences). (4) The licence conditions specific to this activity are tabled. Other general conditions also apply and are not attached. See tabled paper. (5) A draft management plan is currently in preparation. (6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(4) The licence conditions specific to this activity are tabled. Other general conditions also apply and are not attached. See tabled paper. (5) A draft management plan is currently in preparation. (6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(5) A draft management plan is currently in preparation. (6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(3) There are eight operators holding eleven Wildlife Interaction Licences (all boat based viewing licences). (4) The licence conditions specific to this activity are tabled. Other general conditions also apply and are not attached. See tabled paper. (5) A draft management plan is currently in preparation. (6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(4) The licence conditions specific to this activity are tabled. Other general conditions also apply and are not attached. See tabled paper. (5) A draft management plan is currently in preparation. (6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(5) A draft management plan is currently in preparation. (6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(6) The draft plan is scheduled for release in late 2001. (7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(7) Five months. (8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(8) It is expected that the plan will be finalised during 2002. (9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(9) Only operators who have a history of operating on Carnac Island will have their licence renewed. Subject to the adoption of a management plan for the reserve, the level of licensed activity on Carnac Island will remain capped. Following the release of the final plan it is proposed that existing and prospective operators will be able to apply for a licence to land on the island through a publicly advertised expression of interest process. In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
In respect to Wildlife Interaction Licences, the Department of Conservation and Land Management will continue to licence existing boat based viewing operations and consider additional applications on their merit. (10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
(10) Currently there are no numerical restrictions placed on independent visitation. However, all visitors are bound by the Close Season (Marine Mammal) Notice, 1998 and the Wildlife Conservation Regulations, 1970. Subject to the adoption of the management plan for Carnac Island, it is proposed to classify and gazette an area or areas of the island as a 'limited access area' or a 'prohibited area' under Section 62(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act. This will allow the Department of Conservation and Land Management to set and regulate the conditions for public visitation.
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