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Stakeholder engagement in the marine bioregional planning process
The marine bioregional planning process is dependent on up-to-date information on the social, economic, institutional and environmental characteristics of the marine environment, as well as a good understanding of the potential impacts and benefits of marine planning and marine reserves on people. For this reason, it is important that anyone who has an interest in marine bioregional planning has the opportunity to be involved. There is also a requirement under Australia's Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) that formal consultation is undertaken on draft marine bioregional plans and marine reserve network proposals before they are completed.
In consulting communities and stakeholder groups, the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities aims to:
- improve awareness and understanding of the marine bioregional planning process including the potential benefits and impacts of the process and it's outcomes on communities and the economy
- build support for implementation of marine bioregional planning outcomes in the future
- identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of marine bioregional plans and Commonwealth marine reserve network proposals.
Who are stakeholders in marine bioregional planning?
Put simply, stakeholders of the Marine Bioregional Planning Program are any groups or individuals who have an interest in Australia's oceans and the outcomes of the marine bioregional planning process. Stakeholders include:
- people living adjacent to the coast and the broader Australian community, including Indigenous people and communities
- industry, conservation, recreation and community groups
- state and territory government agencies
- Australian Government agencies
- scientists and research organisations.
More information
Information on marine bioregional planning is available through:
- this website - see our Frequently asked questions
- reports and studies developed through the marine bioregional planning process
- email updates
- media releases
- website announcements
- by sending an email:
- South-west Marine Region - Southwest.MarinePlan@environment.gov.au
- North-west Marine Region - Northwest.MarinePlan@environment.gov.au
- North Marine Region - North.MarinePlan@environment.gov.au
- East Marine Region - East.MarinePlan@environment.gov.au
- South-east Marine Region - Southeast.MarinePlan@environment.gov.au
About marine bioregional planning
Marine bioregional planning is being implemented in five large marine regions.
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