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canyons by the new highly protected zones in the park.

Collectively, zoning changes in this management plan represent an improvement on the previous plan zoning, when considering the design principles of comprehensive, adequate and representative protection, in the Guidelines for establishing the National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (ANZECC, 1998).

Allowable activities

This plan establishes tighter rules for and prohibitions of some industrial activities, with the premise that these activities should happen outside of marine parks where possible. The
plan considers new and emerging activities that were not contemplated by the previous management plan.

Management programs

This plan has simplified the 7 strategies from the previous management plan to a smaller set of
4 focused programs to better provide for national consistency, while allowing a flexible approach. It includes more targeted actions and a set of specific desired outcomes to guide monitoring and evaluation of this plan and to inform continual improvement.

Image: A school of jackass morwong in Freycinet Marine Park

Figure 1.1 Map showing zoning changes from the 2013 to the 2025 plan.
Note: Macquarie Island Marine Park was expanded in 2023.

    1.7           Working in partnership with Traditional Owners
This management plan respects and upholds First Nations people's responsibilities as both holders of knowledge and managers of Sea Country. The Director recognises Traditional Owners have interests in all aspects of marine park management. Strong, respectful and genuine partnerships with First Nations people are fundamental to managing the full suite of values in the South-east Network. The Director and Parks Australia staff are committed to working with First Nations people to protect these values, as well as to maximise opportunities for the enjoyment, management and use of their Sea Country within marine parks.
National recognition
In implementing this plan, the Director acknowledges the rights and cultural interests of First Nations people and the deep understanding and experience that First Nations people can contribute to the management of Australian Marine Parks. The Director also has an obligation to maximise contributions to Closing the Gap and deliver on the Closing the Gap Targets and Priority Reforms. The rights and interests of First Nations people are also recognised in the EPBC Act and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).
Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property
First Nations people are the primary source of information on the value of their cultural heritage. For this reason, the active participation of First Nations people will be sought in the identification and management of First Nations values in marine parks through the development of values statements. The Director is committed to respecting the cultural authority of First Nations people for their values and will seek the free, prior and informed consent of First Nations people before