{"id":"tas:sr-2023-007","name":"Proclamation under the Nature Conservation Act 2002","slug":"tas-sr-2023-007","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"7 of 2023","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":313816,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2023-007-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":"Dogs Head Hill Regional Reserve","content":"# Part 1 Dogs Head Hill Regional Reserve\n\n[Part 1](#JS2@HS1@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Part 2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 1)","content":"# Part 2 Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 1)\n\n[Part 2](#JS2@HS2@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"Part 3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 2)","content":"# Part 3 Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 2)\n\n[Part 3](#JS2@HS3@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"Part 4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 3)","content":"# Part 4 Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 3)\n\n[Part 4](#JS2@HS4@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"Part 5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 4)","content":"# Part 5 Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 4)\n\n[Part 5](#JS2@HS5@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"Part 6","sectionType":"part","heading":"Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 5)","content":"# Part 6 Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 5)\n\n> > (a) about 2 767 hectares, shown as Lot 1; and\n> \n> > (b) about 545.7 hectares, shown as Lot 2; and\n> \n> > (c) about 1.120 hectares, shown as Lot 3 –\n\n[Part 6](#JS2@HS6@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"Part 7","sectionType":"part","heading":"Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 6)","content":"# Part 7 Great Western Tiers Conservation Area (Part 6)\n\n[Part 7](#JS2@HS7@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"Part 8","sectionType":"part","heading":"Liffey Conservation Area","content":"# Part 8 Liffey Conservation Area\n\n[Part 8](#JS2@HS8@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"Part 9","sectionType":"part","heading":"Southwest Conservation Area","content":"# Part 9 Southwest Conservation Area\n\n[Part 9](#JS2@HS9@EN) [Schedule 2](#JS2@EN)","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"Part 10","sectionType":"part","heading":"Stringybark Conservation Area","content":"# Part 10 Stringybark 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 appears to serve its original intended purpose — formally declaring specific land parcels as protected conservation areas under the parent Act. There is no evidence of scope creep; it is a straightforward administrative proclamation doing exactly what the Nature Conservation Act 2002 empowers the Governor to do."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short substantive content — essentially a list of area names with minimal descriptive text","Only one substantive provision with land measurements (Part 6: three lots totalling ~3,314 hectares)","No defined terms, interpretation sections, or operative provisions beyond the basic proclamation structure","Heavy reliance on external graphic maps (Schedule 2) rather than textual legal descriptions","No conditional logic, exceptions, or cross-references to other legislative provisions within the visible text","Simple declaratory structure: 'This area is now protected' with name and map reference"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **Tasmanian Government proclamation** made under the *Nature Conservation Act 2002* that formally creates or modifies **ten protected conservation areas** across Tasmania.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Establishes the legal boundaries for specific parcels of land that are now protected as:\n  - **Dogs Head Hill Regional Reserve**\n  - **Great Western Tiers Conservation Area** (split into six separate parts, covering roughly 3,313 hectares in Part 6 alone)\n  - **Liffey Conservation Area**\n  - **Southwest Conservation Area**\n  - **Stringybark Conservation Area**\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Anyone who owns, manages, or uses land in these areas (farmers, forestry operations, recreational users)\n- Developers and businesses seeking to operate in these zones\n- Traditional owners and Indigenous communities with cultural connections to these lands\n- The Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, which manages these areas\n\n**Why it matters:**\nOnce proclaimed, these areas receive **legal protection** under Tasmania's nature conservation laws. This typically means:\n- Restrictions on land clearing, mining, and certain agricultural practices\n- Protection of native flora and fauna habitats\n- Regulation of recreational activities (bushwalking, camping, hunting)\n- Potential compensation or adjustment rights for affected landowners\n\nThe proclamation includes **maps** (Schedule 2) that show exactly where the boundaries lie — critical for anyone determining whether their property falls within a protected zone."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The proclamation implements the Nature Conservation Act 2002 by identifying and notifying specific parcels and their boundary plans; it does not amend the Act or expand statutory powers. Its effect is limited to declaring land areas and assigning administration (Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania) and to public notification (Gazette 8 March 2023)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple distinct land parcels are listed across 10 Parts (Dogs Head Hill; Great Western Tiers in multiple parts; Liffey; Southwest; Stringybark), increasing administrative scope.","Schedule 2 relies on external plans/graphics (map files) to define boundaries rather than only textual descriptions, so accurate interpretation requires those plans.","One part (Part 6) gives precise area figures for Lots (about 2 767 ha; about 545.7 ha; about 1.120 ha), introducing cadastral detail.","Instrument is made under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 and displayed per the Rules Publication Act 1953, so legal effect depends on statutory framework and publication (Gazette notification on 8 March 2023).","Administration is allocated to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, which implements management and any operational costs and decisions associated with the declared areas."],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation, made under the Nature Conservation Act 2002, declares specified parcels of land to be regional reserves or conservation areas and attaches the official boundary plans. It affects land users, adjacent landholders and the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania because it changes the legal status and management framework for those parcels."},"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on the available text, there is no indication that the scope of this proclamation has changed from its original intent. It appears to be a straightforward exercise of existing powers under the Nature Conservation Act 2002, current and unamended since 8 March 2023. No broadening or narrowing of scope is evident from the metadata provided."},"complexity_factors":["The document as provided is largely metadata and status information, with no substantive operative text visible — limiting meaningful legal analysis","Proclamations under the Nature Conservation Act 2002 can involve technical land descriptions (e.g., lot numbers, survey plans) that require specialist reading","The legal effect depends heavily on cross-referencing the parent Act (Nature Conservation Act 2002) to understand what powers and restrictions flow from the proclamation","Minimal complexity in structure — a proclamation is a single administrative instrument rather than multi-part legislation"],"plain_english_summary":"This proclamation under Tasmania’s Nature Conservation Act 2002 is a formal government declaration that sets aside or alters the legal status of land for conservation. It creates legal protections that can restrict development, clearing and other activities on the proclaimed area.\n\nIt affects nearby landowners, recreational users, developers, conservationists and the Tasmanian public. The instrument has been current since 8 March 2023; specific land details aren’t included here and must be checked in the full instrument."},"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"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2023-007","history":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2023-007/history","analysis":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2023-007/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2023-007/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2023-007/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/tas-sr-2023-007/documents"}}