Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00100:reg:15:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00100
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 15 (pt 8/13)
Character Range: 359025–362892

(Director) as established under section 514A of the EPBC Act and described in Section 1.4 of this plan, including any person to whom the Director has delegated powers and functions under the EPBC Act in relation to the
                                                                              South-east Marine Parks Network.
dropline                                                                      A line that is vertically set or suspended in the water column between a weight (normally in contact with the seabed) and a vessel or a buoy on the water surface. Baited hooks are attached to the mainline via smaller lines (branch-lines or snoods).
ecologically sustainable use                                                  Has the meaning given by section 528 of the EPBC Act.
ecosystem                                                                     Has the meaning given by section 528 of the EPBC Act.
endemic/endemism                                                              Native to or confined to a certain region.
environment                                                                   Has the meaning given by section 528 of the EPBC Act.
EPBC Act                                                                      Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth).
EPBC Regulations                                                              Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Cth).
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)                                                 Marine area beyond the territorial sea over which Australia has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing all natural resources.
fish aggregating device                                                       Has the meaning given by the Sea Installation Act 1987:
                                                                              (a) a man‑made structure that, when in, or brought into, physical contact with the seabed or when floating, is used solely for the purpose of attracting populations of fish so as to facilitate the taking of those fish, or
                                                                              (b) any electronic or other equipment designed or intended to be ancillary to, or associated with, such a structure while it is being used, or in order to facilitate the use of the structure, for that purpose,
                                                                              but does not include a net, trap or other equipment for taking, catching or capturing fish.
hand collection                                                               Removing species from rocks, crevices, the seafloor or other benthic substrate by hand using dive hookah, self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) or snorkel.
hand net (hand, barrier, skimmer, cast, scoop, drag, lift)                    A small mesh net that is operated by hand to trap fish, including a hand net, barrier net, skimmer net, cast net, scoop net, drag net and lift net.
Indigenous Protected Area (IPA)                                               An area voluntarily dedicated for protection by Indigenous groups on Indigenous owned or managed land or Sea Country. IPAs are recognised by the Australian Government as part of the National Reserve System, protecting the nation's biodiversity for the benefit of all Australians. Most IPAs are dedicated to promoting a balance between conservation and other sustainable uses to deliver social, cultural and economic benefits for local Indigenous communities. IPAs combine traditional and contemporary knowledge into a framework to leverage partnerships with conservation and commercial organisations and provide employment, education and training opportunities for Indigenous people.
Integrated