{"id":"tas:sr-2011-075","name":"Proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002","slug":"tas-sr-2011-075","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"75 of 2011","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":314713,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2011-075-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":"Badger Spur Conservation Area","content":"# Part 1 Badger Spur Conservation Area\n\n[Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Big Bay Conservation Area","content":"# Part 2 Big Bay Conservation Area\n\n[Part 2](#JS2@HS2@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Fotheringate Bay Conservation Area","content":"# Part 3 Fotheringate Bay Conservation Area\n\n[Part 3](#JS2@HS3@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Great Lake Conservation Area (First Extension)","content":"# Part 4 Great Lake Conservation Area (First Extension)\n\n> > (a) about 73.61 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 60.50 hectares, shown as Lot 2; and\n> \n> > (c) about 2.594 hectares, shown as Lot 3; and\n> \n> > (d) about 8.836 hectares, shown as Lot 4 –\n\n[Part 4](#JS2@HS4@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Great Lake Conservation Area (Second Extension)","content":"# Part 5 Great Lake Conservation Area (Second Extension)\n\n> > (a) about 7.428 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 8.326 hectares, shown as Lot 2 –\n\n[Part 5](#JS2@HS5@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Hastings Bay Conservation Area","content":"# Part 6 Hastings Bay Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 131.9 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 19.28 hectares, shown as Lot 2 –\n\n[Part 6](#JS2@HS6@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Kangaroo Island Conservation Area","content":"# Part 7 Kangaroo Island Conservation Area\n\n[Part 7](#JS2@HS7@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Marshall Beach Conservation Area","content":"# Part 8 Marshall Beach Conservation Area\n\n[Part 8](#JS2@HS8@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"McDonalds Point Conservation Area","content":"# Part 9 McDonalds Point Conservation Area\n\n> > (a) about 165.76 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 4.488 hectares, shown as Lot 2 –\n\n[Part 9](#JS2@HS9@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Red Hut Point Conservation Area","content":"# Part 10 Red Hut Point Conservation Area\n\n[Part 10](#JS2@HS10@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sectionType":"part","heading":"SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","content":"# SCHEDULE 2 - Plans SCHEDULE 2 - Plans","sortOrder":11}],"analysis":{"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 parent Nature Conservation Act 2002 — formally declaring specific land parcels as conservation areas. It has not expanded beyond this core purpose. The document is a standard administrative proclamation using the powers granted by section 18 of the Act."},"complexity_factors":["No defined terms section — all language is plain descriptive","No conditional logic or exceptions — simply lists land parcels and references maps","Minimal cross-referencing — only internal references to Schedule 2 for plans","Structure is purely sequential (Parts 1-10) with no nested provisions","Substantive content is limited to land descriptions (hectare measurements and lot numbers) for only 5 of the 10 areas","No operative provisions creating offences, powers, or administrative procedures — these are contained in the parent Act"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian proclamation** made under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002* that formally creates or expands **10 conservation areas** across the state.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Declares specific parcels of land as \"conservation areas\" — protected zones where natural values are preserved and development is restricted\n- Lists the exact land areas being protected (measured in hectares) for five of the conservation areas\n- References detailed maps (in Schedule 2) that show precisely where the boundaries are\n\n**The 10 conservation areas covered:**\n- Badger Spur\n- Big Bay\n- Fotheringate Bay\n- Great Lake (two separate extensions adding new lots)\n- Hastings Bay\n- Kangaroo Island\n- Marshall Beach\n- McDonalds Point\n- Red Hut Point\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Landowners and neighbours near these areas (their property rights may be affected by conservation restrictions)\n- Developers and businesses seeking to use this land\n- The Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (which manages these areas)\n- Recreational users (bushwalkers, fishers, hunters) who need permits to access or use the land\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis is the legal instrument that actually **brings protected areas into existence**. Without this proclamation, these parcels remain ordinary Crown land or unprotected private land. Once proclaimed, the land gains legal protection against clearing, mining, and inappropriate development. The detailed lot measurements and maps ensure there's no ambiguity about what is protected — critical for resolving boundary disputes and enforcement."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The proclamation expands and formalises the scope of protected land by adding specified parcels and creating extensions to the Great Lake Conservation Area, and by declaring multiple named conservation areas with mapped plans. It therefore changes the geographical coverage of conservation lands (adds land to the conservation estate) while leaving the underlying statutory framework unchanged."},"complexity_factors":["Legal form is a straightforward proclamation under a single Act (Nature Conservation Act 2002), which is procedurally simple.","Two schedules: Schedule 1 lists parcel‑level areas and Schedule 2 provides corresponding plans/graphics — reliance on cadastral lots and maps increases practical complexity for implementation.","Multiple parts (10 named conservation areas) and two explicit extensions to an existing area (Great Lake) require alignment with prior boundaries and records.","Precise area figures (hectares) and lot identifiers require coordination with land titles and surveying authorities for legal effect.","Administrative responsibility is assigned to a specific department (Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment), creating an implementation and management interface."],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation, made under the Nature Conservation Act 2002, formally declares specific parcels of land as conservation areas and supplies the maps that locate them. It names ten conservation areas (including extensions to the Great Lake area) and gives lot‑level areas. The designation changes who manages the land (a state department) and can alter permitted uses, so landholders, local users and the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment are the main parties affected."},"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 changed from the original intent. The document provides only status and administrative metadata, with no operative clauses, definitions, or schedules visible to compare against any original purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Document is incomplete — only administrative metadata is present, not operative legal content","Proclamations under nature conservation acts can vary widely in complexity depending on subject matter","Cross-references to parent Act (Nature Conservation Act 2002) require external knowledge to fully interpret","Existence of amendments means the current legal position may differ from the original instrument"],"plain_english_summary":"This Tasmanian Government proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 (Statutory Rule SR‑2011‑075), in force from 3 August 2011 and later amended, declares or alters protected land and thus affects land use and conservation management. Proclamations like this typically change protected‑area status or boundaries and can restrict development, access, resource use, and species management.\n\nLikely affected parties include landowners, nearby businesses, recreational users, local councils, developers and conservation groups. The operative text is not provided here, so the precise legal effects cannot be determined without the full proclamation."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-075","history":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-075/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-075/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-075/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-075/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2011-075/documents"}}