Queensland Subordinate Legislation as Made

MARINE PARKS (GREAT SANDY) ZONING PLAN 2024 - REG 30

30 Authorisation to enter or use zone in which ex-HMAS Tobruk area is situated

(1) This section applies in relation to that part of a zone in which the ex-HMAS Tobruk area is situated if a person applies under the Marine Parks Regulation 2017 for—

(a) a permission to enter or use the zone; or

(b) a commercial activity agreement to conduct a commercial activity in the zone.

(2) The chief executive may grant the permission only for—

(a) carrying out research the chief executive considers—

(i) is relevant to, and is a priority for, the management of the ex-HMAS Tobruk area; and

(ii) can not reasonably be conducted elsewhere; or

(b) carrying out diving or snorkelling or a related activity; or

(c) carrying out another activity the chief executive considers would be beneficial to the natural resources and cultural resources of the ex-HMAS Tobruk area.

(3) The chief executive may negotiate the signing of the commercial activity agreement only if the commercial activity relates to an activity mentioned in subsection (2) (b) or (c) .