Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
Sub regulation 12.23(3)
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY PROHIBITION ON ENTERING AND REMAINING ON PHILLIP ISLAND, NORFOLK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
I, JODY SWIREPIK, Director of National Parks, having taken into account public safety, HEREBY PROHIBIT pursuant to subregulation 12.23(3) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000 (Regulations), all persons from entering or remaining on any part of Phillip Island within the Norfolk Island National Park, between the hours of 0700 (Norfolk Island Standard Time) Tuesday 26 April 2022 and 1700 (Norfolk Island Standard Time) Wednesday 27 April 2022 (Relevant Time).
To protect roosting and nesting seabirds, firearms will be used during the Relevant Time, to manage the number of Tarler Birds (Poryphrio melanotus) on Phillip Island, and as a result entering and remaining on Phillip Island will be restricted at these times.
Note: Certain classes of person will be exempt from this prohibition by operation of subregulation 12.06(1) of the Regulations.
Any queries about this prohibition can be referred to the Norfolk Island National Park, Park Manager, Mr Nigel Greenup.
Email: nigel.greenup@awe.gov.au
Phone: 00116723 22695
For more information on Norfolk Island National Park and Norfolk Island Botanic Garden, visit:
parksaustralia.gov.au/norfolk/
Jody Swirepik
Director of National Parks
12 April 2022