Review of the Zoning Plan for Great Sandy Marine Park
The Great Sandy Marine Park is a multiple use park established in 2006 to protect its significant natural and cultural values while providing opportunities for a range of different uses.
The Queensland Government undertook a review of the zoning plan for the Great Sandy Marine Park, which was completed in July 2023.
The outcomes of the review result in a range of zoning and management changes that will be included in a new zoning plan.
Read a summary of the outcomes that outlines what changes to expect when the new zoning plan comes into effect, or read the Decision Regulatory Impact Statement for full details.
Read about why the zoning plan was reviewed and the opportunities.
Zoning Plan review process
The review involved a four-stage process:
Stage 1: Information gathered about the conservation, social, cultural and economic values of the marine park.
Stage 2: A discussion paper released to gain public feedback on the management of the marine park.
Stage 3: A draft zoning plan and associated Regulatory Impact Statement released for further consultation and feedback in September-October 2022.
Stage 4: Informed by feedback from the consultation, legislation reflecting the outcomes of the review prepared. The new legislation will take effect on 21 May 2024 following implementation of impact mitigation processes.
