Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 - Amending Proclamation - Kakadu National Park (19/12/1985)

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PROCLAMATION

 

Commonwealth of
Australia
N. M. STEPHEN

Governor-General

 

By His Excellency the
Governor-General of
the Commonwealth of
Australia

 

I, SIR NINIAN MARTIN STEPHEN, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, pursuant to sub-section 7 (8) of the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975, hereby –

(a) revoke the Proclamation under sub-section 7 (2) of that Act published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 28 February 1984; and

(b) amend the Proclamation under sub-section 7 (2) of that Act published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 5 April 1979 by adding at the end of the Schedule to that Proclamation the following Parts:

“PART III

All that piece of land in the Northern Territory of Australia containing an area of 6,878 square kilometres more or less and bounded by an imaginary line commencing at the intersection of the parallel of south latitude 12 degrees 29 minutes 45 seconds with the western boundary of the area defined in Part I of this Schedule; thence northerly and northeasterly along that boundary to the right bank of the East Alligator River; thence by the right bank of that river to the most eastern southeastern corner of the area defined in Part II of this Schedule; thence southwesterly, westerly, southerly and northwesterly along the boundary of the area as so defined to the low water mark of the sea coast of Van Diemen Gulf; thence generally southwesterly along that low water mark to the left bank of the Wildman River but, where intersected by rivers, streams and estuaries along that low water mark, following a straight line joining the seaward extremity of each of the opposite banks of each of those rivers, streams and estuaries so that the boundary line follows that part below the seaward extremity of each of the straight lines; thence generally southeasterly by the left bank of that river to the eastern boundary of Pastoral Lease 785 (Point Stuart); thence southerly, southwesterly and westerly by eastern, southeastern and southern boundaries of that Pastoral Lease to the southwestern corner of that Pastoral Lease; thence southerly by the eastern boundary of Pastoral Lease 786 (Point Stuart) to the southeastern corner of that Pastoral Lease; thence easterly and southerly by part of the northern boundary and the eastern boundary of Pastoral Lease 766 (Wildman River) to the southeastern corner of that Pastoral Lease; thence easterly and southerly by part of the northern boundary and the eastern boundary of Pastoral Lease 747 (Annaburroo) to the southeastern corner of that Pastoral Lease; thence easterly by part of a northern boundary of pastoral Lease 561 (Mount Bundey) and a northern boundary of Pastoral Lease 612 (Goodparla) to the most westerly northwestern corner of the area defined in Part I of this Schedule; thence northeasterly by the northern boundary of that area as so defined to the right bank of the South Alligator River; thence generally northerly by the right bank of that river to the northern-most northwestern corner of that area; thence easterly by the northern boundary of that area to its intersection with the meridian of east longitude 132 degrees 53 minutes; thence to the intersection of east longitude 132 degrees 53 minutes with an imaginary line joining the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 38 minutes with east longitude 132 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds and south latitude 12 degrees 39 minutes 50 seconds with east longitude 132 degrees 49 minutes; thence to the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 38 minutes with east longitude 132 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds; thence to the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 36 minutes with east longitude 132 degrees 53 minutes 30 seconds; thence to the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 36 minutes with east longitude 132 degrees 53 minutes; thence to the intersection of south latitude 12 degree 35 minutes with east longitude 132 degrees 53 minutes; thence to the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 35 minutes with an imaginary line joining the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 29 minutes with east longitude 132 degrees 51 minutes and south latitude 12 degrees 36 minutes with east longitude 132 degrees 55 minutes; thence northwesterly by a straight line to the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds and east longitude 132 degrees 51 minutes 40 seconds; thence northeasterly by a straight line to the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 29 minutes and east longitude 132 degrees 52 minutes 22 seconds; thence easterly by that parallel to the intersection of east longitude 132 degrees 55 minutes; thence southerly by that meridian to the intersection of south latitude 12 degrees 29 minutes 45 seconds; thence easterly by a straight line to the point of commencement.

PART IV

All that piece of land in the Northern Territory of Australia containing an area of 44.5 square kilometres more or less, being the whole of Field Island above a line along the low watermark.

PART V

All that piece of land in the Northern Territory of Australia containing an area of 4.5 square kilometres more or less, being the whole of Barron Island above a line along the low watermark.

PART VI

All that piece of land in the Northern Territory of Australia containing an area of 2.4 square kilometres more or less and bounded by an imaginary line commencing at the intersection of east longitude 132 degrees 56 minutes 22 seconds with an imaginary line joining the intersections of south latitude 12 degrees 36 minutes with east longitude 132 degrees 55 minutes and south latitude 12 degrees 33 minutes 20 seconds with east longitude 133 degrees; thence northeasterly along that imaginary line to its intersection with the western boundary of the area defined in Part I of this Schedule; thence southerly along that boundary to its intersection with the parallel of south latitude 12 degrees 42 minutes 39 seconds; thence westerly by the said parallel to its intersection with east longitude 132 degrees 56 minutes 22 seconds; thence northerly by that meridian to the point of commencement.”.

 

(L.S.)    Given under my Hand and the Great Seal of

Australia on 19 December 1985.

 

By His Excellency's Command,

BARRY COHEN

Minister of State for Arts,

Heritage and Environment

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

Overview

The Commonwealth of Australia enacted the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975 to address the need for the protection and conservation of national parks and wildlife in Australia. The Act provides a legal framework for the establishment and management of national parks, including the designation of protected areas and the regulation of activities within them. This legislative instrument, F2009B00244, amends the existing Proclamation under sub-section 7 (2) of the Act by adding new parts to the Schedule, which includes additional areas to be added to the national parks in the Northern Territory. The policy objective of the Act is to protect and conserve Australia's natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of present and future generations. The National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975 was enacted by the Parliament of Australia. The Act is administered by the relevant federal, state or territory agency responsible for national parks and wildlife conservation. The policy objective of the Act is to provide for the protection and conservation of national parks and wildlife in Australia, including the designation of protected areas and the regulation of activities within them. This legislative instrument, F2009B00244, is one way in which the Act is implemented, by adding new areas to the national parks in the Northern Territory.

Scope and Application

The proclamation amends the existing National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975 by adding new areas to the schedule of land protected as national parks in the Northern Territory. The Act applies to the newly added areas of land specified in Parts III to VI of the proclamation, which collectively cover approximately 7,330 square kilometres of land. These areas are added to the list of national parks and reserves managed under the Act. The proclamation has a national reach, as it applies to land within the Northern Territory of Australia. However, it does not apply to any particular persons, entities, or industries. The Act does not specify any exclusions or exemptions for the newly added areas, but it is possible that certain activities may be regulated or restricted under other legislation. The proclamation does not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments.

Key Provisions

This legislative instrument (F2009B00244) amends and revokes certain parts of the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975 by adding specific land areas in the Northern Territory to the protected regions under the Act. Specifically, sections (a) and (b) of the proclamation outline the revocation and amendment of earlier proclamations, introducing new parts to the Schedule that detail the exact boundaries and areas of land to be included as protected regions. Part III covers an area of approximately 6,878 square kilometres, while Part IV, V, and VI add Field Island, Barron Island, and another smaller piece of land, respectively, each specified by their geographic coordinates and boundaries. The obligations imposed by this Act on the parties governed by it, including the Australian government and any relevant authorities, involve ensuring that the newly designated areas are managed in accordance with the provisions of the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975. This includes implementing conservation measures, monitoring activities, and ensuring compliance with any regulations pertaining to these areas. The Act also mandates that these regions be protected from activities that could harm the natural environment or wildlife, such as mining, logging, or other forms of exploitation. Breaches of the Act and its regulations can result in serious consequences. Under the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975, penalties for non-compliance can include substantial fines and, in severe cases, imprisonment. For instance, offences involving the destruction of protected wildlife or damaging protected areas can lead to fines up to several thousand Australian dollars and imprisonment for several years, depending on the severity and intent behind the offence. Additionally, civil penalties may apply for actions that result in environmental damage, with the potential for compensation orders to be made against the offending parties.

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