{"id":"tas:sr-2003-024","name":"Proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002","slug":"tas-sr-2003-024","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"24 of 2003","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":318258,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2003-024-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Conservation Area","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Conservation Areas","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Conservation Area SCHEDULE 1 - Conservation Areas","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Forsyth Island Conservation Area","content":"# Part 1 Forsyth Island Conservation Area\n\n[Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Storehouse Island Conservation Area","content":"# Part 2 Storehouse Island Conservation Area\n\n[Part 2](#JS2@HS2@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Plans SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This proclamation performs exactly its intended function: declaring specific islands as conservation areas with approved management plans. There is no scope creep — it is a standard, narrow administrative instrument under the parent Act."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short — only 2 substantive parts covering 2 discrete geographic areas","No defined terms section — relies entirely on parent Act (*Nature Conservation Act 2002*) for definitions","No conditional logic or exceptions — straightforward declaration of protected status","Cross-references minimal — only internal navigation links and reference to parent Act","Substantive content largely contained in graphic images (maps/plans) not reproduced as text"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian proclamation** (an official government announcement with legal force) made under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002*. It creates two new **conservation areas** — protected zones for nature preservation.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Establishes the **Forsyth Island Conservation Area** (Part 1 of Schedule 1)\n- Establishes the **Storehouse Island Conservation Area** (Part 2 of Schedule 1)\n- Approves **management plans** for both areas (Schedule 2 — shown as graphic images of maps/plans)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Anyone visiting or using these islands (off Tasmania's east coast)\n- Land managers and the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment\n- Developers or businesses seeking to operate in these areas\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese islands are now legally protected. Activities like development, fishing, or tourism may be restricted or require permits. The attached plans (maps) define the exact boundaries and rules for each area."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient substantive content was provided to assess whether the scope changed from the original intent. The document supplied contains only metadata and status information, not the operative provisions of the proclamation."},"complexity_factors":["Only administrative metadata was provided — no substantive legal content to analyse","Proclamations under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 can involve technical land classification systems","Amendments over time (indicated by the Table of Amending Instruments) may layer additional complexity onto the original instrument","Cross-referencing with the parent Act (Nature Conservation Act 2002) would be needed to fully understand the legal effect"],"plain_english_summary":"This Proclamation, made under Tasmania’s Nature Conservation Act 2002, formally brings into effect legal designations or changes to protected land (e.g., reserves or conservation areas). It affects landowners, adjacent businesses, recreational users and developers by altering land use and access rules. The substantive details (which land and exact rules) aren’t included here — review the full proclamation and its Table of Amendments. In force since 23 April 2003; file modified 5 July 2017."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument simply establishes two conservation areas and records their plans; the text contains no indication that it alters or expands the original scope beyond those designations."},"complexity_factors":["Only two named designations (Forsyth Island; Storehouse Island) — limited scope (Schedule 1)","Boundary plans are provided as graphics in Schedule 2, requiring map interpretation","Relies on statutory authority and regime of the Nature Conservation Act 2002 (instrumental cross-reference)","Administrative responsibility specified (Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment)","Formal publication and formatting requirements noted (Gazette notice 23 April 2003; Rules Publication Act 1953 display)"],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation formally declares Forsyth Island and Storehouse Island to be conservation areas under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and records their boundary plans in Schedule 2 (Schedules 1–2; Gazette 23 April 2003). It is administered by the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment. Mechanically, the designation brings those islands within the Act’s conservation-area regulatory regime, so land users, site managers and anyone seeking to do activities there will be subject to the Act’s requirements (Schedules 1–2)."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2003-024","history":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2003-024/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2003-024/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2003-024/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2003-024/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2003-024/documents"}}