Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00322:front:0:p22
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00322
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 60405–63612

customer focused online authorisation system for marine park users that includes publishing authorisations issued by Parks Australia on its website.
in the North-west Network:
  * issue authorisations—a permit, class approval, activity licence or lease—for activities in marine parks assessed as acceptable either by the Director or another government or industry policy, plan or program accepted by the Director, and
  * work with other Commonwealth and state government agencies to improve experiences and consistency of approaches for people seeking authorisations.

Park protection and management program
Timely and appropriate preventative and restorative actions to protect natural, cultural and heritage values from impacts.
Outcome
  * Impact of pressures on marine park values are minimised as far as reasonably practicable.
Actions—the Director will
under a national program:
  * apply a risk-based assessment process to prioritise park protection and management actions,
  * develop an Australian Marine Parks critical incident strategy in collaboration with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and other responsible agencies, to respond to critical incidents,
  * develop a mooring and anchoring strategy to protect marine park values and improve visitor experience,
  * support the removal of marine debris and ghost nets from marine parks through partnerships with Commonwealth, state and territory government agencies and other organisations involved in the management of marine debris, and
  * contribute to actions, where appropriate, that support Australia's obligations under international agreements and national environmental law. This includes the World Heritage Convention, Ramsar Convention, recovery plans, wildlife conservation plans and threat abatement plans.
in the North-west Network:
  * enable infrastructure such as moorings to protect habitats and enhance visitor safety,
  * collaborate with and support other agencies that undertake invasive and protected species management and marine debris removal. For example, this may include biosecurity assessments, research, or removal of ghost nets,
  * work with other Commonwealth and state government agencies to respond to environmental incidents and accidents, and
  * collaborate with traditional owners and Indigenous ranger groups to undertake management actions.

Compliance program
Actions to support appropriate and high level compliance by marine park users with the rules set out in this plan.
Outcomes
  * Improved user awareness of marine park rules.
  * Increased levels of voluntary compliance and self-regulation by marine park users.
  * High overall levels of compliance with the rules by marine park users.
  * A decrease in the number of non-compliances.
Actions—the Director will
under a national program:
  * apply a risk-based approach to compliance planning, targeted enforcement and compliance auditing,
  * collaborate with Australian, state and territory government agencies by sharing assets and information,
  * investigate the use of new technologies and warning systems to assist in the detection of potential illegal activities, and
  * work with marine park users to promote understanding