Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00322:front:0:p19
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00322
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inspire people of all ages to become involved in marine park management and protection,
  * establish network advisory committees to ensure users and interested stakeholders have on-going input to the management of Australian Marine Parks, and
  * develop a customer focussed approach to tracking the aspirations and concerns of stakeholders in relation to marine parks.
in the North-west Network:
  * develop information on marine parks in the Network to encourage increased awareness and understanding of their values and management arrangements. For example, an Ashmore Reef Marine Park visitor guide,
  * provide infrastructure in and adjacent to the Network, such as signs and marker buoys, to increase understanding of marine park values and rules, particularly at sites that are regularly visited, and
  * establish a North-west Network advisory committee to support and collaborate with the Director in management.
Tourism and visitor experience program
Actions to provide for and promote a range of environmentally appropriate, high quality recreation and tourism experiences and contribute to Australia's visitor economy.
Outcomes
  * High-quality visitor experiences that are appealing, engaging and raise awareness of the natural and cultural values of marine parks.
  * Increased visitation to marine parks.
  * Social and economic benefits from the contribution of marine parks to Australia's visitor economy.
Actions—the Director will
under a national program:
  * develop a sustainable tourism and visitor experience strategy for Australian Marine Parks,
  * work with national, state and local tourism authorities and operators to maximise the value of sustainable ecotourism opportunities associated with marine parks,
  * develop a commercial tourism authorisation system to encourage best-practice and eco-accredited businesses operating in Australian Marine Parks,
  * work with Tourism Australia, state and regional tourism and fisheries management authorities and the fishing industry to market and promote Australian Marine Parks, including opportunities to promote locally caught and sustainably caught seafood,
  * monitor visitor trends and levels of satisfaction with marine park experiences and products,
  * promote culturally sensitive tourism by encouraging tourism operators to liaise with traditional owners, and
  * work with tourism operators and Indigenous people to recognise and promote cultural values and cultural tourism opportunities.
in the North-west Network:
  * promote visitor experiences that foster curiosity and appreciation of natural and heritage values in the Network, for example whale shark watching at Ningaloo Marine Park, diving at Mermaid Reef Marine Park, and bird watching at Ashmore Reef Marine Park,
  * work with other Commonwealth and state government agencies, and the tourism industry to support tourism initiatives, events and attractions that promote visitor experiences in marine parks, and
  * facilitate partnerships between Indigenous people and tourism operators, and support the application of the Uunguu Visitor Management pass system for the native title determination area.

Indigenous engagement program