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Assessments and authorisations—actions that provide for efficient, effective, transparent and accountable assessment, authorisation and monitoring processes to support sustainable use and protection of marine park values.
  * Park protection and management—timely and appropriate preventative and restorative actions to protect natural, cultural and heritage values from impacts.
  * Compliance—actions that ensure appropriate and high levels of compliance by marine parks users with the rules set out in this plan.
The specific actions that will be undertaken in each marine park will be determined in partnership with stakeholders and set out in implementation plans.

Zones
Zoning and related rules for managing activities are important tools for managing marine parks to ensure protection of marine habitats and species while enabling use. Parts 3 and 4 of this plan set out the zones and rules for activities in the South-west Network.
In determining the zones and rules, the Director has considered the best available science, the advice of stakeholders, Indigenous people and the general public, the goals and principles of the NRSMPA and the Australian IUCN reserve management principles (Schedule 1). Zones established by this plan (Part 3) in marine parks in the South-west Network are summarised in Table 1.3.
Table 1.3 Summary of zones in the South-west Network
Special Purpose Zone (IUCN category VI)—managed to allow specific activities though special purpose management arrangements while conserving ecosystems, habitats and native species. The zone allows or prohibits specific activities.
Multiple Use Zone (IUCN category VI)—managed to allow ecologically sustainable use while conserving ecosystems, habitats and native species. The zone allows for a range of sustainable uses, including commercial fishing and mining where they are consistent with park values.
Habitat Protection Zone (IUCN category IV)—managed to allow activities that do not harm or cause destruction to seafloor habitats, while conserving ecosystems, habitats and native species in as natural a state as possible.
National Park Zone (IUCN category II)—managed to protect and conserve ecosystems, habitats and native species in as natural a state as possible. The zone only allows non-extractive activities, unless authorised for research and monitoring.

Implementation plans
The Director will work closely with stakeholders and the advisory committee to develop detailed implementation plans. Three stages of implementation plans will be developed to set out the management actions that will occur in the South-west Network and identify performance indicators.
  * Implementation plan 1—Foundation (years 1–4). To be developed in the first year and include foundational management actions and development of robust natural, social and economic baselines.
  * Implementation plan 2—Consolidation (years 5–8). To be developed following a review of the first implementation plan, and considering lessons learnt. To continue any ongoing foundational management actions.
  * Implementation plan 3—Finalisation and review (years 9–10). To set out arrangements