BUCCANEER ARCHIPELAGO
MARINE PARK
718. Hon COLIN de GRUSSA to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Fisheries:
I refer to the establishment of the
proposed Buccaneer Archipelago marine park.
(1) What proportion of the proposed BAMP will
recreational and professional fishers be excluded from accessing?
(2) Have negotiations commenced with affected fishers
regarding compensation as a consequence of loss of access?
(3) If yes to (2), when will those
negotiations be completed?
(4) Has the state
undertaken a social and economic impact assessment on the local and regional
economy specific to the loss of access by fishers?
Hon
SAMANTHA ROWE replied:
I thank the member for some notice
of the question. I provide the following answer on behalf of the parliamentary
secretary representing the Minister for Fisheries.
(1) Zoning arrangements, including areas where
recreational and commercial fishing access is excluded, are yet to be
determined. Following receipt of public submissions, amendments to the draft
BAMP management arrangements, including the zoning scheme, are being further
considered. This process is being led by the Department of Biodiversity,
Conservation and Attractions.
(2) The
compensation process for the BAMP will be triggered by gazettal of section 62
notices under the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984.
(3) Not applicable.
(4) Impacts are not able to be
determined until the zoning scheme is finalised.