Hon. Colin de Grussa inquires about the inclusion of Aboriginal cultural areas within the proposed South Coast Marine Park (SCMP) and the process for determining these areas, referencing the Buccaneer Archipelago marine park arrangements. The Minister's response indicates that zoning will be determined through consultation.

AnsweredQoN 695Legislative Council
Asked
14 September 2021
Portfolio
Environment

QuestionView source ↗

SOUTH COAST MARINE PARK
695. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the minister representing the
Minister for Environment:
I refer to the
proposed south coast marine park.
(1) Is it the
government's intention to set aside areas within the SCMP for
Aboriginal cultural reasons?
(2) If yes to
(1), can the minister —
(a) outline the
process through which these areas will be determined; and
(b) advise
whether any such arrangements will be consistent with those being applied for
the Buccaneer Archipelago marine park?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. The following answer is provided on behalf of the
Minister for Environment.
(1) The zoning
scheme for the proposed south coast marine park will be determined through the
planning process, in consultation with traditional owner joint management
partners, the community reference committee, sector advisory groups and key
stakeholders.
(2) Not
applicable.

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