GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK ACT 1975 - SECT 32 Objects of Division
GREAT BARRIER REEF MARINE PARK ACT 1975 - SECT 32
Objects of Division(1) The objects of this Division are:
(a) to regulate the use of the Marine Park so as to:
(i) protect the ecosystem within the Great Barrier Reef Region; and
(ii) ensure the use is ecologically sustainable use; and
(iii) manage competing usage demands; and
(b) to protect areas in the Marine Park that are of high conservation value; and
(c) to protect and conserve the biodiversity of the Marine Park , including ecosystems, habitats, populations and genes; and
(d) to regulate activities that exploit the resources of the Great Barrier Reef Region so as to:
(i) minimise the adverse effect of those activities on the Great Barrier Reef ; and
(ii) ensure the ecologically sustainable use of the resources; and
(e) to protect the world heritage values of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area; and
(f) to provide for the ecologically sustainable use of marine resources by traditional owners consistent with their traditional practices; and
(g) to reserve some areas of the Great Barrier Reef Region for public enjoyment and appreciation; and
(h) to preserve some areas of the Great Barrier Reef Region in a natural state, undisturbed except for the purposes of scientific research that cannot be undertaken elsewhere in the Marine Park .
(2) To achieve these objects, this Division provides for
the preparation of zoning plans in respect of areas in the Marine Park .