Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (125 of 2008)

Schedule 1   Objects and application

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975

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(3) In managing the Marine Park and performing its other functions, the Authority must have regard to, and seek to act in a way that is consistent with:

(a) the objects of this Act in section 2A; and

(b) the principles of ecologically sustainable use; and

(c) the protection of the world heritage values of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.

(4) The Authority may prepare and publish plans and policies about:

(a) the way in which the Authority intends to manage the Marine Park or perform its other functions; and

(b) the way in which the Authority considers that this Act or a zoning plan applies:

(i) in relation to persons generally or a class of persons; or

(ii) in relation to persons generally, or a class of persons, in relation to particular circumstances.

(5) A plan or policy prepared under subsection (4) is not a legislative instrument.