{"id":"F2007L01920","name":"Proclamation - South Tasman Rise Marine Park","slug":"proclamation-south-tasman-rise-marine-park","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":66777,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2007L01920-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Proclamation - South Tasman Rise Marine Park","content":"![](image.001.png)\n\nProclamation ‑ South Tasman Rise Marine Park\n\nmade under subsection 344(1) of the\n\nEnvironment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999\n\nCompilation No. 1\n\nCompilation date: 11 October 2017\n\nIncludes amendments up to: F2017L01337\n\nRegistered: 25 October 2017\n\nAbout this compilation\n\nThis compilation\n\nThis is a compilation of the Proclamation - South Tasman Rise Marine Park that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 11 October 2017 (the compilation date).\n\nThe notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.\n\nUncommenced amendments\n\nThe effect of uncommenced amendments is not shown in the text of the compiled law. Any uncommenced amendments affecting the law are accessible on the Legislation Register (www.legislation.gov.au). The details of amendments made up to, but not commenced at, the compilation date are underlined in the endnotes. For more information on any uncommenced amendments, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.\n\nApplication, saving and transitional provisions for provisions and amendments\n\nIf the operation of a provision or amendment of the compiled law is affected by an application, saving or transitional provision that is not included in this compilation, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nFor more information about any editorial changes made in this compilation, see the endnotes.\n\nModifications\n\nIf the compiled law is modified by another law, the compiled law operates as modified but the modification does not amend the text of the law. Accordingly, this compilation does not show the text of the compiled law as modified. For more information on any modifications, see the series page on the Legislation Register for the compiled law.\n\nSelf‑repealing provisions\n\nIf a provision of the compiled law has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law, details are included in the endnotes.\n\nI, PROFESSOR MARIE BASHIR, AC, CVO, Deputy for the Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under subsection 344(1) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999:\n\n  (a) declare the area specified in the Schedule to this Proclamation to be a Commonwealth reserve for the purposes of protecting and maintaining biological diversity and contributing to the National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas; and\n  (b) specify that the seabed to a depth of 100 metres, is included in the reserve; and\n  (c) give the reserve the name “South Tasman Rise Marine Park”; and\n  (d) assign the reserve to the IUCN category of managed resource protected area.\n\nSchedule—South Tasman Rise Marine Park\n\nAll of that area within the Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea contained within and bounded as follows\\*:\n\n  (i) commencing at the point of latitude 46 degrees 29 minutes south, longitude 147 degrees 9 minutes east;\n  (ii) then easterly along the geodesic to the point of latitude 46 degrees 19 minutes south, longitude 148 degrees 46 minutes east;\n  (iii) then north along the meridian of longitude 148 degrees 46 minutes east, to its intersection with the parallel of latitude 45 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds south;\n  (iv) then east along the parallel of latitude 45 degrees 25 minutes 42 seconds south, to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 150 degrees 14 minutes east;\n  (v) then south‑easterly along the geodesic to the intersection of the meridian of longitude 150 degrees 55 minutes 40 seconds east, with the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone\\*\\*;\n  (vi) then generally south‑westerly along the outer limit of the exclusive economic zone to its intersection with the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 9 minutes east; and\n  (vii) then north along the meridian of longitude 147 degrees 9 minutes east, to the point of commencement.\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).\n\n> Note: Endnotes\n\n> Note: Endnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nThe endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.\n\nThe following endnotes are included in every compilation:\n\nEndnote 1—About the endnotes\n\nEndnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\nEndnote 3—Legislation history\n\nEndnote 4—Amendment history\n\nAbbreviation key—Endnote 2\n\nThe abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.\n\nLegislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4\n\nAmending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.\n\nThe legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.\n\nThe amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.\n\nEditorial changes\n\nThe Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.\n\nIf the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.\n\nMisdescribed amendments\n\nA misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe the amendment to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, the amendment is incorporated into the compiled law and the abbreviation “(md)” added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.\n\nIf a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the abbreviation “(md not incorp)” is added to the details of the amendment included in the amendment history.\n\n> Note: Endnote 2—Abbreviation key\n\n| ad = added or inserted                         | o = order(s)                        |\n| ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |\n| am = amended                                   | Ord = Ordinance                     |\n| amdt = amendment                               | orig = original                     |\n| c = clause(s)                                  | par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)  |\n| C[x] = Compilation No. x                       | /sub‑subparagraph(s)                |\n| Ch = Chapter(s)                                | pres = present                      |\n| def = definition(s)                            | prev = previous                     |\n| Dict = Dictionary                              | (prev…) = previously                |\n| disallowed = disallowed by Parliament          | Pt = Part(s)                        |\n| Div = Division(s)                              | r = regulation(s)/rule(s)           |\n| ed = editorial change                          | reloc = relocated                   |\n| exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | renum = renumbered                  |\n| effect                                         | rep = repealed                      |\n| F = Federal Register of Legislation            | rs = repealed and substituted       |\n| gaz = gazette                                  | s = section(s)/subsection(s)        |\n| LA = Legislation Act 2003                      | Sch = Schedule(s)                   |\n| LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003         | Sdiv = Subdivision(s)               |\n| (md) = misdescribed amendment can be given     | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |\n| effect                                         | SR = Statutory Rules                |\n| (md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment       | Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)             |\n| cannot be given effect                         | SubPt = Subpart(s)                  |\n| mod = modified/modification                    | underlining = whole or part not     |\n| No. = Number(s)                                | commenced or to be commenced        |\n\n> Note: Endnote 3—Legislation history\n\n| Name                                                                                                                     | Registration              | Commencement                                 | Application, saving and transitional provisions |\n| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- |\n| Proclamation ‑ South Tasman Rise Commonwealth Marine Reserve                                                             | 2 July 2007 (F2007L01920) | 31 Aug 2007                                  |                                                 |\n| Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Commonwealth Marine Reserves Renaming) Proclamation 2017 | 10 Oct 2017 (F2017L01337) | Sch 1 (item 94): 11 Oct 2017 (s 2(1) item 1) | —                                               |\n\n> Note: Endnote 4—Amendment history\n\n| Provision affected          | How affected   |\n| --------------------------- | -------------- |\n| par (c)...................  | am F2017L01337 |\n| commencement par..........  | rep LA s 48D   |\n| Schedule                    |                |\n| Schedule heading........... | rs F2017L01337 |","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument reflects amendments made since the original 2007 proclamation, including a 2017 renaming and textual changes (Endnotes 3–4). Those amendments alter the instrument’s form (name and schedule heading) though the proclamation continues to declare the same geographic area with seabed to 100 m and to assign an IUCN category; practical effect is therefore a change in designation text rather than a clear wholesale change to the geographic scope."},"complexity_factors":["Legal basis: exercise of proclamation power under subsection 344(1) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (text, opening paragraph).","Technical spatial definition: boundaries set by precise geodetic coordinates and mixed reference to geodesic, meridian and parallel directions (Schedule (i)–(vii)).","Geodetic datum requirement: coordinates expressed in Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA94) (Schedule footnote *), creating mapping and surveying precision demands.","Seabed inclusion: explicit inclusion of seabed to a depth of 100 metres (paragraph (b)), which interacts with seabed-use regimes and licences.","Interaction with maritime jurisdiction: boundary partly follows the outer limit of Australia’s exclusive economic zone declared under the Seas and Submerged Lands Act and UNCLOS (Schedule footnote **), introducing cross‑statute interpretation.","Management regime implication: assignment to IUCN category 'managed resource protected area' (paragraph (d)) implies managed uses and administrative discretion about permitted activities.","Amendment and compilation history: original 2007 proclamation and 2017 renaming/amendments (Endnote 3–4) add textual and historical interpretation complexity for scope and application.","Implementation and compliance uncertainty: the proclamation declares the reserve but does not itself detail operational rules, leaving permit, enforcement and compliance burdens to implementing agencies and regulated parties."],"plain_english_summary":"Declares a specified area of the Southern Ocean and Tasman Sea a Commonwealth marine reserve named South Tasman Rise Marine Park, includes the seabed to 100 metres, and assigns it the IUCN category \"managed resource protected area\" (proclaimed under s344(1) of the EPBC Act). It aims to protect biodiversity and contribute to the National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas. Decision‑makers are federal executive authorities; affected parties include marine users (fishers, mineral explorers) who may face management rules and permit requirements."},"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"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation has remained true to its original purpose. The 2017 amendment was purely cosmetic — changing \"Commonwealth Marine Reserve\" to \"Marine Park\" in the name and Schedule heading. The geographic boundaries, depth specification (100m seabed), IUCN category, and conservation objectives remain identical to the 2007 original."},"complexity_factors":["Very short document (approximately 1 page of substantive content)","Only 4 operative paragraphs (a)-(d) plus a Schedule with coordinate descriptions","No defined terms section — relies on external definitions (IUCN categories, exclusive economic zone)","Single cross-reference to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the empowering provision)","Geographic description uses standard maritime boundary terminology but is straightforward (meridians, parallels, geodesics)","Minimal conditional logic — essentially declaratory language","One simple amendment history (name change only)"],"plain_english_summary":"The Proclamation creates the South Tasman Rise Marine Park, a legally defined protected area of ocean and the top 100 metres of seabed off southern Tasmania, extending toward the EEZ boundary. It’s designated a managed-resource protected area, prioritising biodiversity while allowing some sustainable uses.\n\nThis affects commercial fishers, shipping, scientists, conservationists and the public by establishing the park’s name and boundary so future management rules and enforcement can be developed; it primarily formalises protection rather than setting detailed rules now."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/proclamation-south-tasman-rise-marine-park","history":"/api/acts/proclamation-south-tasman-rise-marine-park/history","analysis":"/api/acts/proclamation-south-tasman-rise-marine-park/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/proclamation-south-tasman-rise-marine-park/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/proclamation-south-tasman-rise-marine-park/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/proclamation-south-tasman-rise-marine-park/documents"}}