Consultation
Marine parks belong to the entire community. Consultation therefore assists us in reaching the most informed decisions on how to balance conservation needs in marine parks with existing commercial and recreational use. We listen to special advisory bodies and ensure that there are many avenues for people to contribute to discussion and decision-making.
Advice from a state-level council
Marine Parks Advisory Council
The council is a top-level, appointed body that advises the Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water, the Minister for Primary Industries and the Marine Parks Authority including on the conservation of marine biological diversity within marine parks, the ecologically sustainable use of marine parks, and the public use and enjoyment of marine parks from a statewide perspective.
Name |
Representing |
|---|---|
Ms Elisbeth Allen |
Tourism industry |
Professor Maria Byrne |
Marine science |
Mr Charlton Clark |
Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (Commonwealth) |
Mr John Clarke |
Recreational fishers |
Ms Lisa Corbyn |
Director General, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water |
Assoc. Professor Ross Coleman |
Marine conservation |
Mr Robert Edgar |
Scuba divers |
Professor Peter Saenger |
Marine conservation |
Dr Richard Sheldrake |
Director General of Industry and Investment NSW |
| Antonio Puglisi |
Commercial fishers |
Vacant |
Aboriginal people |
Advice from local committees
Marine Park Advisory Committees
Each marine park has a local advisory committee that provides advice on the management of each marine park including on the development of zoning and operational plans.
- Batemans Marine Park Advisory Committee
- Cape Byron Marine Park Advisory Committee
- Jervis Bay Marine Park Advisory Committee
- Lord Howe Island Marine Park Advisory Committee
- Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park Advisory Committee
- Solitary Islands Marine Park Advisory Committee