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Representative Areas Program key phases diagram
Step 1 - The need for rezoning
Realisation the existing plan was inadequate | Original |
Commencement of Representative Areas Program (1998) |
Step 2 - Research and planning
Collation of datasets (1998 – 1999) | |
Bioregion mapping (1999 – 2000) | |
New coastal zones added (1998 – 2001) | |
Development of operational principles by independent committee |
Step 3 - First community participation phase
Public Notice issued (May 2002) | |
Over 10 000 public submissions | |
Zoning options identified |
Step 4 - Developing the Draft Zoning Plan
Draft Zoning Plan (late 2002 – mid 2003) |
Step 5 - Second community participation phase
| 21 000 public submissions (June – August 2003) |
Step 6 - Further development of the Plan
Revised Zoning Plan (November 2003) | |
Regulatory Impact Statement (November – December 2003) | |
Submission to Parliament (December 2003) |
Step 7 - Implementing the Plan
New Zoning Plan took effect on 1 July 2004 | |
| Operation of the Zoning Plan | |
| Monitoring the Zoning Plan | |
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Free Zoning Maps
If you're heading out on the water, don't forget your free Zoning Map so you know where you can go and what you can do.
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Whale of a time
The Great Barrier Reef is a hive of activity. If you're lucky enough to see a humpback whale from May to September, make sure you keep a safe distance.
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Important milestone
We're delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park's World Heritage listing.
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Visit the Reef
Visit our Great Barrier Reef and discover its amazing plants, animals and habitats. There are a range of tourism experiences on offer.
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What you can do
Everyone has a role to play in protecting our Great Barrier Reef. Find out what you can do to help protect this Great Australian icon.
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Report marine strandings
If you see sick, dead or stranded marine animals please call RSPCA QLD 1300 ANIMAL
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Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef
A Vulnerability Assessment: of the issues that could have far-reaching consequences for the Great Barrier Reef.
