{"id":"tas:sr-2004-053","name":"Proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002","slug":"tas-sr-2004-053","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"53 of 2004","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":318132,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2004-053-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-08","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of land","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of land","content":"# SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of land SCHEDULE 1 - Areas of land","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"Part 1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Logan Lagoon State Reserve","content":"# Part 1 Logan Lagoon State Reserve\n\n[Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Dry Creek South Nature Reserve","content":"# Part 2 Dry Creek South Nature Reserve\n\n[Part 2](#JS2@HS2@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Ironpot Gully Nature Reserve","content":"# Part 3 Ironpot Gully Nature Reserve\n\n[Part 3](#JS2@HS3@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Dead Dog Hill Nature Reserve","content":"# Part 4 Dead Dog Hill Nature Reserve\n\n[Part 4](#JS2@HS4@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Powranna Nature Reserve","content":"# Part 5 Powranna Nature Reserve\n\n[Part 5](#JS2@HS5@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Dry Creek West Nature Reserve","content":"# Part 6 Dry Creek West Nature Reserve\n\n[Part 6](#JS2@HS6@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Tom Gibson Nature Reserve","content":"# Part 7 Tom Gibson Nature Reserve\n\n[Part 7](#JS2@HS7@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Mersey Hill Karst Nature Reserve","content":"# Part 8 Mersey Hill Karst Nature Reserve\n\n[Part 8](#JS2@HS8@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Plans SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sortOrder":9}],"analysis":{"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"},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient content is available to assess whether the scope of this proclamation changed from its original intent. The absence of operative provisions means no meaningful comparison between original and current form can be made, though the 2017 file modification date suggests at least one amendment occurred."},"complexity_factors":["The operative content of the proclamation is absent from the provided text, making substantive analysis impossible","Proclamations under nature conservation legislation can involve complex land descriptions and legal boundaries, but none are visible here","The document references amendments (via Table of Amending Instruments) which could add layers of complexity, but these are not provided","As a proclamation rather than primary legislation, it is a narrow instrument with limited scope — generally straightforward in structure"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a Tasmanian government proclamation made under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 that has been in force since 21 July 2004 and was last amended in July 2017. The operative details (the specific land or reserve and any restrictions) are missing from the text provided, so its real-world effects aren’t known. Typically such proclamations affect nearby landowners, recreational users and developers because they set protections and restrictions for natural areas and biodiversity."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The proclamation implements the Nature Conservation Act by listing and mapping specific reserves; it does not expand the Act’s substantive policy or introduce new categories. It confines itself to declaring parcels (Schedule 1) and publishing plans (Schedule 2), with administration allocated to the named department."},"complexity_factors":["Declaratory instrument with a single mechanical effect: legal designation of listed parcels (Schedule 1) and publication of corresponding maps (Schedule 2).","Multiple named parts (8 reserves) increases bookkeeping but not legal complexity.","Reliance on attached plans/images for precise boundaries creates dependence on map accuracy and potential on‑ground interpretation issues.","Administrative responsibility is assigned to the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment (administration note), concentrating decision and management discretion in a single agency.","Instrument does not set management rules or operations — substantive rules flow from the Nature Conservation Act 2002 itself, so understanding full effect requires cross‑reference to that Act.","Formal publication requirements noted (Gazette date; Rules Publication Act 1953), adding procedural formality but not policy complexity."],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation formally declares eight named parcels of land as a State Reserve or Nature Reserves under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and publishes the official boundary plans. It affects the land itself, landholders, local users and anyone proposing development or activities there because management responsibility moves to the Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment and statutory land‑use rules for reserves apply. The schedules record the legal parcels (Schedule 1) and the maps (Schedule 2)."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This proclamation performs exactly the function intended by the *Nature Conservation Act 2002*—to formally declare protected areas. The scope remains tightly focused on the specific task of reserving eight named parcels of land, with no expansion into regulatory detail, management plans, or enforcement mechanisms (which are handled by the parent Act and subsidiary instruments)."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document (approximately 300 words of substantive content)","Simple structure: two schedules with eight matching parts each","No defined terms or interpretation section","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation (beyond the enabling Act)","Content consists primarily of headings, navigation links, and image references to maps","Straightforward declaratory function—simply listing protected areas and referring to boundary plans"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian Government proclamation** made under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002* that formally creates or recognises **eight protected conservation areas** in Tasmania.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Declares specific parcels of land as formal reserves with protected status\n- Lists eight separate areas across two schedules:\n  - **Schedule 1**: Identifies the land areas by name\n  - **Schedule 2**: Provides maps/plans showing the exact boundaries of each reserve\n\n**The eight protected areas are:**\n1. **Logan Lagoon State Reserve** (Part 1)\n2. **Dry Creek South Nature Reserve** (Part 2)\n3. **Ironpot Gully Nature Reserve** (Part 3)\n4. **Dead Dog Hill Nature Reserve** (Part 4)\n5. **Powranna Nature Reserve** (Part 5)\n6. **Dry Creek West Nature Reserve** (Part 6)\n7. **Tom Gibson Nature Reserve** (Part 7)\n8. **Mersey Hill Karst Nature Reserve** (Part 8)\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Land managers and government agencies responsible for conservation\n- Landowners and neighbours of these reserves\n- Anyone seeking to use these lands (for recreation, research, or commercial purposes)\n- Developers or planners whose projects might affect these areas\n\n**Why it matters:**\nOnce proclaimed, these areas receive legal protection under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002*. This typically means restrictions on activities like clearing vegetation, mining, or development. The proclamation is the formal legal step that \"locks in\" protection for these natural areas—preventing them from being used for incompatible purposes and ensuring they are managed for conservation values."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2004-053","history":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2004-053/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2004-053/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2004-053/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2004-053/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2004-053/documents"}}