{"id":"F2007L01917","name":"Proclamation - Huon Marine Park","slug":"proclamation-huon-marine-park","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":66771,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L01917-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Huon Marine Park","content":"## Part 1—Huon Marine Park\n\nAll of that area within the Southern Ocean and 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 intersection of the meridian of longitude 146 degrees 56 minutes 17 seconds east, with the outer limit of the coastal waters\\* of Tasmania at approximate latitude 43 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds south;\n  (ii) then generally easterly along the outer limit of the coastal waters\\* of Tasmania to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 13 minutes 6 seconds east;\n  (iii) then south‑easterly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 34 minutes 44 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 49 minutes 41 seconds east;\n  (iv) then south‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 53 minutes 5 seconds south, longitude 147 degrees 22 minutes 17 seconds east;\n  (v) then north‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 30 minutes south, longitude 147 degrees 14 minutes east;\n  (vi) then north‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 18 minutes 50 seconds south, longitude 147 degrees 10 minutes east; and\n  (vii) then north‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of commencement.","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Benthic Sanctuary Area Zone (IUCN Category Ia — Strict Nature Reserve)","content":"## Part 2—Benthic Sanctuary Area Zone (IUCN Category Ia – Strict Nature Reserve)\n\nAll of that area within the Southern Ocean contained within and bounded as follows\\*\\*:\n\n  (i) commencing at the point of latitude 44 degrees 30 minutes south, longitude 147 degrees 14 minutes east;\n  (ii) then east along the parallel of latitude 44 degrees 30 minutes south, to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 25 minutes east;\n  (iii) then north along the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 25 minutes east, to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 44 degrees 16 minutes south;\n  (iv) then south‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 18 minutes 50 seconds south, longitude 147 degrees 15 minutes 50 seconds east;\n  (v) then west along the parallel of latitude 44 degrees 18 minutes 50 seconds south, to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 10 minutes east; and\n  (vi) then south‑easterly along the geodesic to the point of commencement.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Special Purpose Area Zone (IUCN Category VI — Managed Resource Protected Area)","content":"## Part 3—Special Purpose Area Zone (IUCN Category VI – Managed Resource Protected Area)\n\nAll of that area within the Southern Ocean and 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 intersection of the meridian of longitude 146 degrees 56 minutes 17 seconds east, with the outer limit of the coastal waters\\* of Tasmania at approximate latitude 43 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds south;\n  (ii) then generally easterly along the outer limit of the coastal waters\\* of Tasmania to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 13 minutes 6 seconds east;\n  (iii) then south‑easterly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 34 minutes 44 seconds south, longitude 148 degrees 49 minutes 41 seconds east;\n  (iv) then south‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 53 minutes 5 seconds south, longitude 147 degrees 22 minutes 17 seconds east;\n  (v) then north‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 30 minutes south, longitude 147 degrees 14 minutes east;\n  (vi) then east along the parallel of latitude 44 degrees 30 minutes south, to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 25 minutes east;\n  (vii) then north along the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 25 minutes east, to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 44 degrees 16 minutes south;\n  (viii) then south‑westerly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 44 degrees 18 minutes 50 seconds south, longitude 147 degrees 15 minutes 50 seconds east;\n  (ix) then west along the parallel of latitude 44 degrees 18 minutes 50 seconds south, to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 10 minutes east; and\n  (x) then north‑westerly along the geodesic 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.","sortOrder":2}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The proclamation solely defines the spatial extent and zoning of the Huon Marine Park. It does not, within this text, amend prior instruments or set out management rules, so there is no basis in this document alone to conclude the park's scope has changed from any prior intent. Practical scope in terms of permitted uses, costs or enforcement is left to the other statutes and regulations cited (footnote * and **)."},"complexity_factors":["Use of precise geodetic coordinates and references to the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA94) requires GIS accuracy and conformity to an external Gazette (footnote **; Parts 1–3).","Boundaries specified by a mix of parallels, meridians and geodesics increase technical mapping and measurement complexity (Parts 1–3).","Multiple internal zones with nested and adjoining boundary lines (Benthic Sanctuary and Special Purpose Area) require careful spatial reconciliation to avoid ambiguity (Parts 2–3).","Exclusion of 'coastal waters' imports definitions from other Acts (Coastal Waters (State Powers) Act 1980 and Coastal Waters (Northern Territory Powers) Act 1980), so interpretation depends on external legislation (footnote *).","The instrument sets spatial designations only and contains no operative rules about permitted activities, enforcement mechanisms, fees or penalties, forcing users and regulators to consult additional laws and instruments for practical effect.","Use of technical nautical/geodetic language (e.g. ‘geodesic’, exact seconds of arc) raises administrative and compliance burdens for mapping, signage and enforcement (Parts 1–3)."],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation creates the Huon Marine Park by defining its outer boundary in the Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea (excluding Tasmanian coastal waters) and by drawing two internal zones: a Benthic Sanctuary (IUCN Ia) and a Special Purpose Area (IUCN VI). Mechanically, it is a map-based legal declaration: it fixes precise coordinates and zonal labels. Practical effects on who may operate where, enforcement, costs and permissions are determined by other statutes and regulations the proclamation references, not by this text alone."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a straightforward proclamation doing exactly what it says on the tin: establishing a marine park with defined boundaries and zoning. There is no indication of scope creep — it serves the single purpose of declaring the park's existence and geographic extent."},"complexity_factors":["No defined terms section — only two footnotes explaining 'coastal waters' and coordinate datum","Straightforward structure: three parts with clear geographic descriptions","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation (except footnote references to the Coastal Waters Acts and GDA94)","Content is purely descriptive boundary-setting using standard geodesic and coordinate terminology","No operative provisions (prohibitions, offences, or regulatory mechanisms) — this is purely a proclamation establishing the park and zones"],"plain_english_summary":"The bill establishes the Huon Marine Park off southeast Tasmania with precise mapped boundaries and two zones: a strict no‑take benthic sanctuary protecting the seafloor, and a larger managed special‑purpose area allowing limited activities under controls. It affects fishers, shipping, researchers and other users of these waters (excluding Tasmania’s coastal 3‑nm zone). The park aims to safeguard Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea ecosystems while balancing conservation and sustainable use."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/proclamation-huon-marine-park","history":"/api/acts/proclamation-huon-marine-park/history","analysis":"/api/acts/proclamation-huon-marine-park/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/proclamation-huon-marine-park/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/proclamation-huon-marine-park/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/proclamation-huon-marine-park/documents"}}