Former Australians of the year seek expansions to marine parks program

In a compelling plea to the Prime Minister four former Australians of the Year add their voices to the call for an extension to marine park sanctuary zones in SW Australia.

"The scientific case for sanctuary areas has now been well and truly made."

"Research from Australia and around the world provides compelling evidence of both the benefits and the urgency for action."

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The battle to provide a basic conservation framework for South Australia continues with the conservative side of Government opposing any changes to current controls on the use and management of marine resources.

While Australia is inherently proud of it's marine resources (the iconic environment of the Great Barrier Reef epitomizes this image) it should not be forgotten that Southern Australia has an equally diverse and arguably more unique marine biota.

We will continue to work to achieve an evidence based approach to marine conservation and will target the development of sanctuary zones in those areas that best illustrate this biological diversity.

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