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Issues

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Recent submissions

East Coast Inshore Fin Fish Fishery Regulatory Impact Statement

Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries – March 2008

WPSQ opposed the introduction of gill netting and the proposal for targeted killing of rays and sharks.

Moreton Bay Draft Rezoning Plan

Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation – March 2008

WPSQ supported the expansion of go-slow zones, conservation zones and National Park zones in Moreton Bay but criticised the expansions as being too limited. National Park zones were only boosted to 15% of total whereas international standards consider 30% of total as a minimum. Among other issues, WPSQ was also concerned that too much fishing activity would be allowed in conservation zones and that enforcement would be inadequate in many limited activity areas.

Boggomoss snail draft recovery plan

Department of the Environment and Water Resources – February 2008

WPSQ offered in-principle support to the plan, especially the expressed commitment to protect the snail’s habitat in collaboration with local landholders and indigenous people. However, the lack of reference to the likely impact of the proposed Nathan Dam on one of the snail population’s only two known sites lessened the value of the plan.

Draft horse riding code of conduct

Environmental Protection Agency – February 2008

WPSQ acknowledged that horse riding is a legitimate recreational pursuit but not in National Parks. This code implies that National Parks are for recreational horse riding and not their prime purpose of conserving our biodiversity. In addition, the draft code was considered to be inadequate in its detail and that EPA lacked the resources to police the provisions of the code.

Traveston EIS submission

Coordinator-General, Department of Infrastructure and Planning – January 2008

Wildlife Queensland made a submission in response to the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the proposed Traveston Crossing Dam on the Mary River. The submission criticised both the content and the process of the EIS. The statement inadequately addressed how climate change will affect the dam’s impacts, the impact on species known to be endangered and other species, and failed to address alternatives to dams. Statements in the EIS were based on inadequate data, failed to address the terms of reference and did not deal with the Queensland Government’s obligations under federal protocols and agreements. Wildlife Queensland pointed out the implications of the impacts of the dam on the Great Sandy Strait environment and endangered species that live in the Mary River.

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Last updated: July 2008