12/09/2026
The Australian Government has listened to island communities and announced plans to expand marine sanctuary protections!
But before it becomes a reality, the government wants to hear from YOU on the proposed expansions, AND on what other improvements are needed across Australia’s offshore marine parks. Is there a local marine park in your area that you would like to see expanded or revised?
This is a once-in-a-decade review to expand marine sanctuary protection and remove destructive industrial activities like bottom trawling and seismic blasting our oceans 💙🌊
⬇️ WHAT YOU CAN DO ⬇️
1. Sign the petition to support the government’s proposals and call on them to use this opportunity to improve protections in even more iconic offshore areas
🔗https://www.saveourmarinelife.org.au/actions/protect-our-oceans/?source=Surfrider
2. Get in touch with our branch or make your own a submission to DCCEEW on what you want to be considered in the next drafts of marine park management plans i.e. improvements to your local area. Submissions close 4.00pm AEST on 30 Sept
🔗https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/six-draft-mgt-plans-for-44-australian-marine-parks
