{"id":"tas:sr-2009-160","name":"Proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002","slug":"tas-sr-2009-160","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"160 of 2009","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":315229,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2009-160-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":"Blackman Rivulet Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 1 Blackman Rivulet Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Central Channel Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 2 Central Channel Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 2](#JS2@HS2@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Cloudy Bay Lagoon Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 3 Cloudy Bay Lagoon Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 3](#JS2@HS3@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Hippolyte Rocks Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 4 Hippolyte Rocks Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 4](#JS2@HS4@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Huon Estuary Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 5 Huon Estuary Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 5](#JS2@HS5@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Monk Bay Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 6 Monk Bay Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 6](#JS2@HS6@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Opossum Bay Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 7 Opossum Bay Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 7](#JS2@HS7@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Port Cygnet Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 8 Port Cygnet Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 8](#JS2@HS8@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"River Derwent Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 9 River Derwent Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 9](#JS2@HS9@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Roberts Point Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 10 Roberts Point Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 10](#JS2@HS10@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"Part 11","sectionType":"part","heading":"Simpsons Point Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 11 Simpsons Point Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 11](#JS2@HS11@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"Part 12","sectionType":"part","heading":"Sloping Island Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 12 Sloping Island Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 12](#JS2@HS12@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"Part 13","sectionType":"part","heading":"South Arm Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 13 South Arm Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 13](#JS2@HS13@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"Part 14","sectionType":"part","heading":"South Arm Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 14 South Arm Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 13](#JS2@HS13@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"Part 15","sectionType":"part","heading":"Waterfall – Fortescue Marine Conservation Area","content":"# Part 15 Waterfall – Fortescue Marine Conservation Area\n\n[Part 14](#JS2@HS14@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Plans SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sortOrder":16}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Insufficient substantive content is available to assess whether the scope of this proclamation changed from its original intent. The provided text contains only administrative metadata and status information, with no operative provisions to analyse."},"complexity_factors":["The substantive content of the proclamation is absent from the provided text, making full analysis impossible.","Proclamations under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 can involve legal descriptions of land boundaries, which are often technical and map-dependent.","The existence of amendments adds a layer of complexity in understanding the current operative state of the instrument.","As a subordinate instrument (rather than primary legislation), its interpretation requires reading it alongside the parent Act."],"plain_english_summary":"This Tasmanian Government proclamation made under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 has been in force since 9 December 2009 and relates to declaring or managing protected land or wildlife. It has been amended (last file change 5 July 2017).\n\nBecause the substantive text isn’t included here, the specific land, boundary changes or restrictions aren’t shown — but such proclamations can change land-use rights and access for owners, neighbours and users of nearby reserves."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This proclamation performs exactly the function intended: formally declaring conservation areas under the parent Act. It has not expanded beyond its original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["No operative provisions or substantive rules — purely declaratory (simply lists area names and references external maps)","No defined terms, interpretation clauses, or conditional logic","Structure is repetitive: 14 near-identical parts with only geographic names differing","Cross-references only to Schedule 2 (maps) and the parent Act","Contains obvious clerical errors (Part 14 mislabelled as 'Part 14 South Arm' duplicating Part 13, and Part 15 numbered incorrectly in heading)","Extremely short — essentially a tabular list wrapped in legislative form"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian Government proclamation** made under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002* that officially creates **14 marine conservation areas** around Tasmania's coastline.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Declares specific parcels of water and seabed as \"Marine Conservation Areas\" — protected zones where certain activities are restricted to preserve marine ecosystems\n- Lists each area by name (e.g., Blackman Rivulet, Huon Estuary, Port Cygnet)\n- References maps (in Schedule 2) that show the exact boundaries of each protected area\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Fishers, boaters, and divers** — may face restrictions on fishing methods, anchoring, or collecting marine life\n- **Local communities** near these waterways (particularly in southern Tasmania, including the Derwent, Huon, and Channel areas)\n- **Developers and industry** — any proposal affecting these waters must consider conservation requirements\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThese protections help safeguard sensitive marine habitats — including seagrass beds, kelp forests, and fish breeding grounds — from overfishing and environmental damage. The proclamation gives legal force to \"paper parks\" by formally gazetting their boundaries, which is necessary before enforcement can occur."},"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"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The proclamation sets out named marine conservation areas and corresponding plans. The text does not state that it alters or replaces previous boundaries or duties; it simply declares areas and attaches maps. No express amendment or narrowing of prior legal scope is recorded in the instrument itself."},"complexity_factors":["Document is largely a list of named areas with linked plan images rather than detailed regulatory text.","Multiple discrete parts (15 listed areas) increase administrative scope though not legal complexity.","Boundary detail is provided by external image plans; legal effect depends on interpreting those maps.","A duplicated entry/title appears (South Arm listed twice) which could cause minor ambiguity in cross-referencing.","The proclamation operates by reference to the Nature Conservation Act 2002, so substantive rules and penalties are located outside this instrument.","Administering authority is specified, creating a single point of decision and enforcement (department-level discretion over management)."],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation formally declares a set of named marine conservation areas under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and attaches plan images that define their boundaries. It affects people and businesses who use or manage those waters (for example fishers, boat operators, tourism and adjacent landholders) by creating mapped zones where conservation rules apply and must be followed. The Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment is named as the administering agency."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2009-160","history":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2009-160/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2009-160/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2009-160/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2009-160/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2009-160/documents"}}