Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00100:front:0:p29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025L00100
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 83835–88822

relative to unprotected areas
                      * Canyon ecosystems in National Park Zones are in better condition relative to unprotected areas
                      * Seamount reef ecosystems are continuing to show signs of recovery from historic trawl fishing

Management programs  First Nations connections and partnerships                                                                                                                                                         Protection and resilience                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Science and management effectiveness                                                                                                                                                         Communication and engagement
Goals                Respect and support the ongoing cultural responsibilities and connections of First Nations people to care for and manage Sea Country in marine parks                                               Reduce the impacts of pressures and environmental changes on marine species, habitats and ecosystems                                                                                                                                                Identify and deliver priority science needs to inform adaptive management                                                                                                                    Enhance public appreciation, understanding of, and engagement in, marine parks and their management
                         * Co-design a Sea Country Strategy with Traditional Owners to identify priorities for First Nations-led projects and actions                                                                       * Assess applications and authorise activities in accordance with the management plan to provide for sustainable activities in the parks                                                                                                            * Continue to build and maintain robust, collaborative, and cost-effective partnerships to deliver quality science                                                                           * Develop clear and concise materials that enhance the accessibility of management arrangements in the South-east
                         * Seek the active participation of Traditional Owners in the identification and management of First Nations values in marine parks through the development of First Nations values statements      * Undertake surveillance, education and enforcement operations to support high levels of compliance                                                                                                                                                 * Encourage, enable and commission discovery research, and research in response to new uses, existing and emerging pressures                                                                 * Prepare a range of information products and maintain a strong visual presence to build public awareness of marine parks and their management (including through social media platforms)
                         * Work with Traditional Owners to develop and maintain an information management system that houses information about First Nations values and management considerations                           * Prepare for a range of critical incidents and support maritime emergency agencies respond to events in or near the marine parks                                                                                                                   * Monitor the status of priority park values and social and economic trends                                                                                                                  * Engage with coastal communities and other interested stakeholders to build understanding of South-east Marine Parks and their management (including through attendance at events)
                         * Implement cultural awareness and competency training for Parks Australia staff in association with the Traditional Owners of the south-east region                                               * Enhance ecosystem resilience and support the management of broadscale pressures (e.g. climate change, marine debris, invasive marine species), including through advocacy and collaboration with other management agencies and jurisdictions      * Continue to explore opportunities to better weave Indigenous knowledge systems and Western science, ensuring all perspectives are valued and inform adaptive management                    * Educate marine park users about the marine park rules and their requirements
Actions                  * Engage with Traditional Owners through culturally appropriate and culturally safe mechanisms,