In response to questions relating to legislation permitting the recent management changes by Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ), we have obtained the following information:
Stage 4 – no anchoring zone
The current no anchoring gazettal has been issued by virtue of s197 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Regulation 2016. www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/sl-2016-0154
The gazette is No 53 from 12 July 2024, which you can read at www.publications.qld.gov.au/ckan-publications-attachments-prod/resources/2a9ed11b-292f-4d6a-ae88-e0d7604f3278/12.07.2024-combined.pdf?ETag=3e7502e979927d6b576506c53378dda0 , relevant page is 485.
At the introduction of the gazette, it states:
The gazette then goes on to list the co-ordinates that it applies to, which have also now been updated on MSQ’s website at www.msq.qld.gov.au/about-us/news-and-stories/changes-for-boating-on-noosa-river
Stages 5 & 6 – further anchoring restrictions as outlined on MSQ’s website (link above)
We have been advised that the legislation applicable for Stages 5 & 6 changes is the Transport Infrastructure (Waterways Management) Regulation 2012, and changes are still required. As with Stage 4, specific details of any changes to be introduced are not available until the legislation process has been completed.
It is important to note that both pieces of legislation mentioned are subordinate legislation, which does not come before Parliament for MPs to debate or vote on. An explanation of subordinate legislation is available at www.premiers.qld.gov.au/publications/categories/policies-and-codes/handbooks/legislation-handbook/subord-legislation/what-is.aspx
More detailed information regarding each stage of the changes proposed will become available prior commencement.
We have been working closely with MSQ to relay concerns of residents that have emailed our office, seeking clarifications, and further information regarding as well as a response to misunderstandings being expressed is available at www.sandybolton.com/noosa-river-management-update-2-july-2024
To contact the MSQ team direct, please email sunshinecoast.maritime@msq.qld.gov.au and cc to our office noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au
We will continue to update as further information is available, or for anyone needing direct assistance please email noosa@parliament.qld.gov.au or phone 53193100.
Further information
For our previous Noosa 360 updates on the Noosa River, please visit www.sandybolton.com/?s=Noosa+River.