South Australia has thousands of kilometres of spectacular coastline, from the Coorong’s seemingly endless beaches to the rugged cliffs of the Great Australian Bight. The state’s marine waters are managed by a combination of local, State and Commonwealth governments. South Australian marine life is extraordinary and biodiverse but poorly understood. The conservation of South Australia’s marine environment depends on responsible management of urban, industrial and maritime activities.
The documents below were obtained by Freedom of Information request, and have been recompressed and made searchable to assist fellow public interest researchers and historians.
| Date | Document | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 28/03/89 | Aquatic Reserves | South Australian Cabinet documents |
| 16/10/89 | Bill for the Marine Environment Protection Act 1989 | South Australian Cabinet documents |
| 28/02/05 | Encounter Marine Park draft zoning plan | South Australian Cabinet documents |
| 05/12/05 | Protection of the Leafy seadragon and all syngnathids in South Australia | South Australian Cabinet documents |
| 05/12/05 | South Australian Marine Planning Framework | South Australian Cabinet documents |