MARINE PARKS

In reply to the Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (22 November 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers): The Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation has been advised:

1. The following agencies and/or departments are members of the Marine Parks Steering Committee:

Department of Environment and Natural Resources;

Primary Industries and Regions SA (formerly Primary Industries and Resources SA);

Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (formerly Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure and Department of Planning and Local Government);

Environment Protection Authority;

Department of the Premier and Cabinet;

Department of Treasury and Finance;

South Australian Tourism Commission;

Department of Manufacturing, Innovation, Trade, Resources and Energy (formerly Department of Trade and Economic Development); and

Department for Water.

2. Local Government is not represented on the Marine Parks Steering Committee.