Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

(1) The boundaries and zoning of the proposed Coral Sea Marine Reserve have not been finalised and are subject to further consideration as part of an extensive public consultation process. Costs for administering the reserve will be subject to the finalised reserve design and management requirements.

(2) The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has the lead role in compliance monitoring of marine reserves, with assistance from other Commonwealth agencies. Where appropriate and by agreement, State agencies may also be involved for specified compliance services. Monitoring arrangements for a Coral Sea Reserve are yet to be determined.