PARTICULARS OF PERMISSIONS GRANTED, REFUSED, SUSPENDED, REINSTATED, REVOKED OR RECONSIDERED FOR THE PERIOD 1.06.15 TO 30.06.15 AND NOT PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975
DETAILS OF PERMITS
The following decisions have been assessed according to the relevant Acts, Regulations and Zoning Plans with permissions and applications being granted, refused, or revoked.
PARTICULARS OF PERMISSIONS GRANTED, REFUSED, SUSPENDED, REINSTATED, REVOKED OR RECONSIDERED FOR THE PERIOD 1-JUN-15 TO 30-JUN-15 AND NOT PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED. I, RUSSELL REICHELT, delegate of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority pursuant to Subregulation 183(1) of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Regulations, provide the following particulars of permissions granted, suspended, reinstated or revoked and of applications refused during the period specified above.
DETAILS OF PERMISSIONS GRANTED
Name/Organisation | Permit Number | Valid From | Valid To | Section | Permission Type |
THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND | G15/33290.1 | 24-Jun-15 | 30-Jun-30 | Amalgamated Great Barrier Reef | Conducting a research station vessel operation Conducting a vessel charter operation Conducting an educational program Conducting an educational program for less than six persons Operating a facility Operating a mooring facility |
REVIEW PROCEDURES & RIGHTS
IF YOU ARE A PERSON AFFECTED BY A DECISION NOTIFIED HEREIN
YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCEDURES & RIGHTS AVAILABLE TO YOU IN RESPECT OF THESE DECISIONS OF THE AUTHORITY
1. You have a statutory right to obtain a written statement setting out the reasons for the Authority's decision (if one has not already been supplied).
2. The Authority will undertake an internal review of the decision only where you have made an application in accordance with point 4 below.
3. The person who reviews this decision may uphold or change the initial decision and that initial decision is taken for all purposes not to have been made.
4. An application for review must be made in writing and must comply with the following:
- Applications must be made within 21 days of the date of publication of details of the decision on the Authority's website;
- Application must be accompanied by a written statement of your reasons for making the request for review (including information concerning why you are a person affected by the decision).
Overview
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 was enacted by the Commonwealth of Australia Parliament to address the need for the protection and conservation of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This legislation provides a legal framework for the management of the Marine Park, ensuring the preservation of its natural and cultural resources while allowing for sustainable use. The policy objective of the Act is to balance environmental protection with the socio-economic interests of the community. The Act empowers the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, a body corporate under the administrative control of the Minister for the Environment, to issue permits, manage zoning plans, and enforce regulations within the Marine Park. This legislative measure was introduced to mitigate the risks posed by human activities to the fragile ecosystem of the Great Barrier Reef, and to promote responsible stewardship of this World Heritage-listed natural wonder.
Scope and Application
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975, as evidenced by the decisions outlined in the Gazette from 1 June 2015 to 30 June 2015, applies to various permits issued to different entities for specific activities within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. These permits, granted or refused, relate to operations such as conducting a research station vessel, vessel charter operations, and educational programs, among others. The legislation is administered by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, which has the power to delegate its authority to individuals such as Russell Reichelt, who in this instance has made decisions on the issuance and revocation of permits in accordance with the relevant Acts, Regulations, and Zoning Plans. The jurisdictional reach of the Act is confined to the Commonwealth, specifically governing activities within the designated Marine Park area. The Act does not specify exclusions or exemptions, but the issuance or refusal of permits can be influenced by subordinate instruments such as regulations and plans, which provide further detail on the types of activities permissible within different zones of the Marine Park.
Key Provisions
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 provides for the management of activities within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, including the granting of permits for specific operations. Under Section 124 of the Act, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority can grant permits for various activities such as conducting a research station vessel operation, chartering vessels, running educational programs, and operating facilities. For example, The University of Queensland was granted Permit Number G15/33290, which allows them to conduct a research station vessel operation, a vessel charter operation, and educational programs among other activities, from 24 June 2015 to 30 June 2015.
The obligations imposed by the Act require permit applicants to submit detailed applications that comply with the relevant Acts, Regulations, and Zoning Plans. The Authority, acting through a delegate, assesses these applications to ensure that proposed activities do not harm the marine environment and comply with the objectives of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The review procedures outlined in the document also impose obligations on the Authority to provide written reasons for their decisions and offer internal review processes to those affected by a decision.
Breach of the conditions of a permit or failure to comply with the Act can result in penalties and consequences. While specific penalties are not detailed in this excerpt, breaches of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act can lead to revocation of permits, fines, and other legal actions. The severity of penalties can vary depending on the nature and extent of the breach. Additionally, non-compliance with the review procedures outlined in the Act, such as failing to submit a review application within the stipulated timeframe, can affect an individual's ability to challenge a decision effectively.