{"id":"tas:sr-2007-126","name":"Proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002","slug":"tas-sr-2007-126","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"126 of 2007","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":315931,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2007-126-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":"PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE","content":"# Part 1 PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE\n\n> **1.**   All that area of land comprising about 1.033 hectares, shown as Lot 2 and bounded by a heavy black line on Plan 7905 in the Central Plan Register, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in [Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) of [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN) to this proclamation.\n\n> **2.**   All that area of land comprising about 9.055 hectares, shown as Lot 1 and bounded by a heavy black line on Plan 7905 in the Central Plan Register, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in [Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) of [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN) to this proclamation.\n\n> **3.**   All that area of land comprising about 480 square metres, shown as Lot 1 and bounded by a heavy black line on Plan 6955 in the Central Plan Register, a reduced copy of which is set out, by way of illustration only, in [Part 2](#JS2@HS2@EN) of [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN) to this proclamation.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"EAGLEHAWK NECK HISTORIC SITE","content":"# Part 2 EAGLEHAWK NECK HISTORIC SITE\n\n[Part 3](#JS2@HS3@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"CEMETERY POINT HISTORIC SITE","content":"# Part 3 CEMETERY POINT HISTORIC SITE\n\n[Part 4](#JS2@HS4@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"PREMAYDENA POINT HISTORIC SITE","content":"# Part 4 PREMAYDENA POINT HISTORIC SITE\n\n[Part 5](#JS2@HS5@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"STRAHAN CUSTOMS HOUSE HISTORIC SITE","content":"# Part 5 STRAHAN CUSTOMS HOUSE HISTORIC SITE\n\n[Part 6](#JS2@HS6@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - PLANS","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - PLANS","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - PLANS SCHEDULE 2 - PLANS","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"STRAHAN CUSTOMS HOUSE HISTORIC SITE","content":"# Part 6 STRAHAN CUSTOMS HOUSE HISTORIC SITE\n\n[![graphic image](/image/cpr7172.gif)](/image/cpr7172.gif)\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 26 December 2007\n\nThis proclamation is administered in the Department of Primary Industries and Water.","sortOrder":12}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This proclamation performs exactly the function intended: it declares specific land parcels as protected historic sites under the Nature Conservation Act. There is no evidence of scope creep — it doesn't add regulatory requirements, create offences, or expand beyond the simple boundary-setting purpose typical of such proclamations."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short document (under 500 words)","No defined terms section — uses plain language and references external survey plans","Simple structure: two schedules (land descriptions and visual plans)","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislation (except the parent Act in the title)","Straightforward mathematical descriptions (hectares, square metres) tied to registered survey plans","Only substantive content is in Part 1 of Schedule 1; Parts 2-5 are essentially empty placeholders referencing Schedule 2"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian Government proclamation** made under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002* that officially declares five specific historic sites as protected areas.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Legally identifies and maps out the exact boundaries of five historic sites:\n  - **Port Arthur Historic Site** (three separate land parcels totalling roughly 10 hectares)\n  - **Eaglehawk Neck Historic Site**\n  - **Cemetery Point Historic Site**\n  - **Premaydena Point Historic Site**\n  - **Strahan Customs House Historic Site**\n\n**How it works:**\n- The proclamation uses official land survey plans (called \"Plans\" in the Central Plan Register) to define precisely where each site begins and ends\n- It references specific plan numbers (7905, 6955, 6951, 7499, 7721, 7172) and includes visual maps in Schedule 2\n- The measurements are exact — down to the square metre for some parcels\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Anyone who owns, manages, or wants to develop land within these boundaries\n- Heritage and conservation managers responsible for these sites\n- Visitors and tourists (as these become formally recognised protected areas)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nWithout this legal description, the government couldn't clearly enforce conservation rules or heritage protections on these specific parcels of land. It transforms general \"this area is important\" statements into legally enforceable boundaries that can be defended in court if necessary."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The proclamation does not indicate any alteration to the substantive operation of the Nature Conservation Act 2002. It operates by designating named parcels as historic sites and fixing their legal boundaries via lot descriptions and linked plans. The text contains no provisions that expand or reduce the Act’s statutory powers or obligations; it only defines which land areas are subject to those existing provisions."},"complexity_factors":["Declaratory instrument: primarily lists land parcels rather than creating new regulatory regimes (low legal complexity).","Multiple mapped references: each parcel is tied to a Central Plan Register lot and a plan number (Schedule 1 items 1–3; Schedule 2 Parts 1–6), requiring cross-check with cadastral plans to locate boundaries.","Cross-referencing between Schedules and Parts increases locating costs for users (Schedule 1 refers to illustrations in Schedule 2).","Mixed units and scales: areas expressed in hectares and square metres and shown graphically, requiring conversion or map inspection for precision.","Administrative detail: identifies the administering agency (Department of Primary Industries and Water) and Gazette notification date, which matters for implementation and record-keeping."],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation declares specific parcels of land as named historic sites under the Nature Conservation Act 2002. It lists precise lot areas and ties each to a labelled plan (Schedule 2) so the legal boundaries are fixed.\n\nThe named sites (Port Arthur, Eaglehawk Neck, Cemetery Point, Premaydena Point, Strahan Customs House) are brought under administration by the Department of Primary Industries and Water; the instrument was notified in the Gazette on 26 December 2007."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available text, there is no indication the scope has changed from its original intent. The proclamation appears to have remained in force without substantive amendment since 26 December 2007, though the Table of Amendments link suggests minor changes may have occurred."},"complexity_factors":["Very limited substantive text available — the document appears to be primarily administrative metadata rather than the full proclamation","Proclamations are generally short instruments with straightforward operative effect","The underlying Act (Nature Conservation Act 2002) adds some interpretive complexity, but the proclamation itself is a simple declaration","Absence of the actual land schedule or operative clauses prevents full analysis"],"plain_english_summary":"This Proclamation, made under Tasmania’s Nature Conservation Act 2002, formally declares specified land as a protected conservation area. It affects nearby landowners, recreational users, developers and environmental groups by imposing strict limits on activities like logging, mining or development. The declaration has been in force since 26 December 2007; the precise parcels affected aren’t shown in the provided text, limiting assessment of local impacts."},"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/tas-sr-2007-126","history":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2007-126/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2007-126/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2007-126/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2007-126/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2007-126/documents"}}