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likely to be undertaken in the Temperate East Network. These programs and actions may change during the life of this plan as new information and approaches become available. Additional actions will be developed in partnership with stakeholders through a network advisory committee and in implementation plans.
Table 2.3 Management programs, outcomes and actions in the Temperate East Network
Communication, education and awareness program
Actions to improve awareness, understanding and support for marine parks and park management.
Outcome
  * Increased awareness, understanding and support for marine parks.
Actions—the Director will
under a national program:
  * develop a marketing and communication strategy for Australian Marine Parks to raise awareness and understanding of marine park values and the contribution marine parks make to enhancing Australia's wellbeing,
  * develop online information resources to facilitate awareness of marine park values, management arrangements and visitor opportunities,
  * maximise the use of new technologies and partnerships (including with schools, universities, museums and non-government organisations) to 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 Temperate East Network:
  * develop information for visitors on marine parks in the Network to encourage increased awareness and understanding of their values and management arrangements,
  * 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,
  * establish a Temperate East Network advisory committee/s or other engagement mechanisms to support and collaborate with the Director in management, and
  * engage closely with Norfolk Marine Park and Lord Howe Marine Park users and communities about marine parks and opportunities.

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 a 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