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๐Ÿ“œ Conservation and Land Management Amendment Bill 2020

Legislative Assembly Third ReadLABill 19524 June 2020

This bill amends the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 to allow for joint vesting of marine reserves with traditional owners and the Conservation and Parks Commission. It also broadens the purpose of marine parks to include protecting Aboriginal culture and heritage.

Impact

Traditional owners will have greater involvement in managing marine reserves. The bill also clarifies how certain regulations apply to unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves, and makes administrative corrections.

Key Changes

["Allows joint vesting of marine reserves with Aboriginal body corporates and the Commission.", "Broadens the purpose of marine parks to include protection of Aboriginal culture and heritage.", "Clarifies application of offence and enforcement provisions to unallocated Crown land and unmanaged reserves."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LA Second Reading MovedLA24 June 2020
  2. LA IntroducedLA24 June 2020
  3. LA Consideration in DetailLA17 Nov 2020
  4. LA Second Reading AgreedLA17 Nov 2020
  5. LA Third ReadingLA17 Nov 2020
Affected Sectors
environmentindigenous

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