Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

Sub-regulation 12.34(3)

MACQUARIE ISLAND MARINE PARK

PROHIBITION OF COMMERCIAL FISHING PRACTICES IN NATIONAL PARK ZONE AND SANCTUARY ZONE

I, BARBARA MUSSO, Branch Head, Parks Australia, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, as delegate of the Director of National Parks pursuant to sub-regulation 12.34(3) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000  HEREBY DETERMINE that all commercial fishing practices are prohibited in the following areas of Macquarie Island Marine Park, as defined in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Macquarie Island Marine Park) Proclamation 2023:

1. The National Park Zone (IUCN Category II); and

2.      The Sanctuary Zone (IUCN Category Ia)

In this determination:

Commercial fishing has the meaning given by section 390SC(1A) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Macquarie Island Marine Park as described in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Macquarie Island Marine Park) Proclamation 2023.

This determination commences on 1 July 2023 and remains in effect until it is revoked or amended.  

Dated        29 June 2023

Barbara Musso

Branch Head, Parks Australia

Delegate of the Director of National Park