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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 .