Queensland Numbered Acts

LAND AND OTHER LEGISLATION AMENDMENT ACT 2007 No. 19 - SECT 103

Chapter 5--

insert--

'(1) The management principles for future conservation areas are--

(a) that any use of their natural resources for agriculture or grazing is to be ecologically sustainable; and

(b) that they are to be maintained predominantly in their natural condition; and

(c) that their significant cultural and natural resources are to be protected.

'(2) In this section--

cultural resources, for a future conservation area, means places or objects that have anthropological, archaeological, historical, scientific, spiritual or sociological significance or value, including such significance or value under Aboriginal tradition or Island custom.

ecologically sustainable, for the use of the natural resources of a future conservation area for agriculture or grazing, means the use is within the area's capacity to sustain natural processes while--

(a) maintaining the life support systems of nature; and

(b) ensuring the benefit of the use to present generations does not diminish the potential to meet the needs and aspirations of future generations.

natural resources, for a future conservation area, means the natural and physical features of the area, including wildlife, soil, water, minerals and air.

'If a lease contains a reservation for a future conservation area the lessee must not do an act or make an omission, or allow someone else to do an act or make an omission, that is inconsistent with the management principles under section 198A for future conservation areas.

Maximum penalty--1665 penalty units.'.