State Coastal Management Plan

Sustainability Minister Andrew McNamara has announced a possible review of the SCMP. The EPA is currently seeking views on the performance of the SCMP. The terms of reference for comments are unclear and not referenced to the objectives of the plan. Closing date for comments is 31 March. QCC has facilitated a groups discussion on a response. A paper outlining that response is prepared. A submission has been prepared.

At this stage, submissions are only about comments on performance of the current plan and proposals for improvement. Should the Minister decide to draft a revised plan, this is likely to be released in the third quarter of 2008 for public comment.