Fisheries Queensland is seeking feedback relating to proposed updates to the Accepted development requirements for operational work that is the removal, destruction or damage of marine plants. A comprehensive table of changes can be found at the website location below.
Some of the proposed changes of note include:
- Amended allowable marine plant disturbance for waterway barrier works that are accepted development from 17m2 to 25m2.
- Introduction of an accepted development limit of 25m2 of marine plant disturbance associated with access points created for the maintenance of a constructed drain.
- Addition of authorised dredging and dredge spoil disposal activities to the list of work types exempt from requirements around removal of disturbed marine plants from tidal land.
- Removal of the need for an endorsed project plan and assessment by Fisheries, replaced with prescriptive requirements for the:
- Removal and use of saltmarsh plants from non-tidal land for saltmarsh rehabilitation
- Establishment of not-for-profit marine plant nursery to exclusively supply marine plants to rehabilitation project
Public engagement on the proposed update is now open.
To get involved, visit https://dpi.engagementhub.com.au/marine-plants to:
- Download the draft updates and the table of proposed changes
- Register to attend one of two information sessions
- 11am, Thursday 13 March 2025
- 11am, Tuesday 18 March 2025
- Submit your feedback by taking a short survey
Consultation closes 5 pm, Friday 4 April 2025
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