The Queensland Department of the Environment has finally released the draft zoning plan for the Great Sandy Marine Park for public review. The draft has proposed significant changes from the existing plan which has been in force since 2006.
The consultation regulatory impact statement (RIS), proposed zoning maps and other documents as well as information on how to make a submission are all available on their website at https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/coasts-waterways/marine-parks/zoning/gsmp.
The Department is seeking feedback on the proposed changes and the closing date for submissions is midnight on Sunday 23 October 2022.