Marine Parks Bill passes Parliament
Source: South Australia. Minister for Environment and Conservation. Media Release.
"A series of 19 world-class marine parks are approaching reality for South Australia following passage of the Rann Government’s Marine Parks Bill 2007 through Parliament overnight.
Minister for Environment and Conservation Gail Gago says “This is a big step toward securing our precious marine environment while also retaining certainty and security for user groups, such as fishers and tourism operators who contribute to the SA economy and individuals who use the environment for recreational purposes.”
“Each of the 19 parks will be zoned for multiple-use to protect marine and estuarine systems while also allowing for ecologically sustainable use of suitable areas.
“Many South Australians are relieved to realise that activities such as recreational and commercial fishing, aquaculture, tourism operations, boating and diving will still be allowed within South Australia’s marine parks."