{"id":"F2007L01916","name":"Proclamation - Freycinet Marine Park","slug":"proclamation-freycinet-marine-park","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":66768,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L01916-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Freycinet Marine Park","content":"## Part 1—Freycinet Marine Park\n\nAll of that area within the Tasman Sea, excluding any coastal waters\\* in relation to the State of Tasmania, contained within and bounded as follows\\*\\*:\n\n  (i) commencing at the point of latitude 41 degrees 46 minutes 42 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds east;\n  (ii) then easterly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 41 degrees 44 minutes 40 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 42 minutes 6 seconds east;\n  (iii) then north‑easterly along the geodesic to the intersection of the parallel of latitude 41 degrees 4 minutes south, with the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone\\*\\*\\*;\n  (iv) then generally southerly along the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 43 degrees 29 minutes south;\n  (v) then north‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 42 degrees 17 minutes 17 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 40 minutes east;\n  (vi) then north‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 42 degrees 12 minutes 36 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds east; and\n  (vii) then north along the meridian of longitude 148 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds east, to the point of commencement.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Sanctuary Area Zone (IUCN Category Ia ‑ Strict Nature Reserve)","content":"## Part 2—Sanctuary Area Zone (IUCN Category Ia ‑ Strict Nature Reserve)\n\nAll of that area within the Tasman Sea contained within and bounded as follows\\*\\*:\n\n  (i) commencing at the point of latitude 41 degrees 44 minutes 40 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 42 minutes 6 seconds east;\n  (ii) then north‑easterly along the geodesic to the intersection of the parallel of latitude 41 degrees 4 minutes south, with the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone\\*\\*\\*;\n  (iii) then generally southerly along the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 43 degrees 29 minutes south;\n  (iv) then north‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 42 degrees 17 minutes 17 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 40 minutes east;\n  (v) then northerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 42 degrees 6 minutes 20 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds east; and\n  (vi) then northerly along the geodesic to the point of commencement.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Recreational Use Area Zone (IUCN Category II — National Park)","content":"## Part 3—Recreational Use Area Zone (IUCN Category II – National Park)\n\nAll of that area within the Tasman Sea, excluding any coastal waters\\* in relation to the State of Tasmania, contained within and bounded as follows\\*\\*:\n\n  (i) commencing at the point of latitude 42 degrees 17 minutes 17 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 40 minutes east;\n  (ii) then north‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 42 degrees 12 minutes 36 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds east;\n  (iii) then north along the meridian of longitude 148 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds east, to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 42 degrees 6 minutes 20 seconds south;\n  (iv) then east along the parallel of latitude 42 degrees 6 minutes 20 seconds south, to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 148 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds east; and\n  (v) then southerly along the geodesic to the point of commencement.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Multiple Use Area Zone (IUCN Category VI — Managed Resource Protected Area)","content":"## Part 4—Multiple Use Area Zone (IUCN Category VI – Managed Resource Protected Area)\n\nAll of that area within the Tasman Sea, excluding any coastal waters\\* in relation to the State of Tasmania, contained within and bounded as follows\\*\\*:\n\n  (i) commencing at the point of latitude 41 degrees 46 minutes 42 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds east;\n  (ii) then easterly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 41 degrees 44 minutes 40 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 42 minutes 6 seconds east;\n  (iii) then southerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 42 degrees 6 minutes 20 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 40 minutes 45 seconds east;\n  (iv) then west along the parallel of latitude 42 degrees 6 minutes 20 seconds south, to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 148 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds east; and\n  (v) then north along the meridian of longitude 148 degrees 25 minutes 45 seconds east to the point of commencement.\n\n\\* The coastal waters are defined in relation to each State and the Northern Territory by the Coastal Waters (State Powers) Act 1980 and Coastal Waters (Northern Territory Powers) Act 1980.\n\n\\*\\* All geographic coordinates are expressed in terms of the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA94) as described in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette GN35 of 6 September 1995.\n\n\\*\\*\\* The exclusive economic zone in relation to Australia and its external territories has been declared under the Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973 in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (Proclamation dated 26 July 1994 published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette S290 of 29 July 1994).","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Proclamation itself sets out spatial boundaries and zone classifications for the Freycinet Marine Park. It does not state that it amends, repeals or replaces an earlier instrument or change previously declared boundaries. The text contains no explicit indication that the legal scope of the maritime area has been altered from a prior instrument; it simply defines the park and zones as set out in Parts 1–4 and references external legal definitions for coastal waters and the EEZ (footnotes * and ***)."},"complexity_factors":["Precise geographic coordinates for multiple, adjoining polygons (Parts 1–4) requiring GIS translation to operational maps","Mixed use of geodesic, meridian and parallel descriptors (Parts 1–4) that require geodetic interpretation","Explicit exclusion of \"coastal waters\" in some parts, with that term defined in separate Acts (footnote *), adding a cross‑reference step","Dependence on the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone as declared under another proclamation and Act (footnote ***) for some boundaries","Use of a specific geodetic datum (GDA94) (footnote **) which is necessary for accurate implementation but requires technical handling","Attachment of IUCN category labels (Parts 2–4) without operational rules in the text creates implementation complexity—regulatory detail must come from other instruments","Potential need to reconcile overlaps, seams or gaps between zones and state coastal jurisdictions because some parts exclude coastal waters (Parts 1, 3, 4)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Proclamation formally establishes the Freycinet Marine Park by fixing precise GDA94 coordinates and dividing the sea-space into four spatial zones, each labelled with an IUCN category (including a strict Sanctuary, Recreational and Multiple Use areas). It references coastal‑waters exclusions and Australia’s EEZ limits.\n\nIt creates the legal spatial framework that determines where different management regimes will apply, but does not set operational rules, enforcement, budgets or permitted activities — those follow in separate instruments."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a straightforward proclamation establishing a marine park with zoning. It appears to do exactly what it says on the tin — declare protected area boundaries — without significant scope creep from original intent."},"complexity_factors":["Heavy reliance on precise geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude to the second) requiring specialist navigation knowledge to interpret","Three footnotes referencing external legislation (Coastal Waters Acts, Seas and Submerged Lands Act, UN Convention on the Law of the Sea) to define key boundaries","Technical geographic terms used without explanation (geodesic, meridian, parallel, exclusive economic zone)","Nested spatial logic — zones overlap and abut in complex ways that require mapping to visualize","Reference to technical datum standard (GDA94) for coordinate interpretation"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation creates **Freycinet Marine Park** off the east coast of Tasmania. It divides the park into **four zones** with different rules about what activities are allowed:\n\n- **Part 1** defines the **total boundary** of the marine park in the Tasman Sea (excluding Tasmania's coastal waters), using precise GPS coordinates.\n- **Part 2** establishes a **Sanctuary Zone** (strictest protection) — essentially a \"look but don't touch\" area where fishing and most other activities are banned to protect marine life.\n- **Part 3** creates a **Recreational Use Zone** — allows activities like boating and fishing, but with restrictions to protect the environment.\n- **Part 4** sets up a **Multiple Use Zone** — allows various activities including some commercial fishing, with management to ensure sustainability.\n\n**Who it affects:** Fishers, boaters, tourism operators, and anyone using these waters off Tasmania's east coast.\n\n**Why it matters:** It protects important marine ecosystems while still allowing people to use the area. The zoning system tries to balance conservation with recreation and livelihoods. The coordinates are legally binding — if you're in the water, these lines determine which rules apply to you."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/proclamation-freycinet-marine-park","history":"/api/acts/proclamation-freycinet-marine-park/history","analysis":"/api/acts/proclamation-freycinet-marine-park/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/proclamation-freycinet-marine-park/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/proclamation-freycinet-marine-park/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/proclamation-freycinet-marine-park/documents"}}