Coastal Governance
When undertaking the development and implementation of a Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy councils must refer to the following key legislation and policy documents to ensure alignment with state planning and coastal management requirements.
Legislation & Regulations
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Coastal Protection and Management Act 1995
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Governs coastal zone management, tidal works, coastal management districts, land surrender, erosion controls.
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Coastal Protection and Management Regulation 2017
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Provides operational detail: maps, tidal works code, fees, exemptions.
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Principal Act for development assessment and land-use planning in Queensland.
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Defines development types, referral triggers (Schedule 10), and State agency roles.
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Environmental Protection Act 1994
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Provides environmental protections relevant to coastal works (e.g. water quality, pollution, marine ecology).
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Environmental Protection (Water and Wetland Biodiversity) Policy 2019
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Supports protection of aquatic ecosystems and coastal wetlands.
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Nature Conservation Act 1992
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Relevant if works impact protected species or areas.
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Governs marine plants, fish habitats, mangroves — important for tidal works.
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Planning Codes, Policies & Guidelines
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State Development Assessment Provisions (SDAP)
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Core State planning codes. Use especially Code 8: Coastal development and tidal works.
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Code 8 Guideline (Coastal Development)
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Explains how to comply with SDAP Code 8 for coastal works.
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Accepted Development Code for Tidal Works (EPP/2017/3930)
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Describes works that can be done without assessment if meeting criteria.
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Excluded Works Guideline (EPP/2016/2081)
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Identifies low-risk coastal works that are exempt from assessment.
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Explains how land can be voluntarily surrendered for coastal protection.
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Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Coastal Guidance
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Information requirements for EIS in coastal areas.
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Coastal Management Plans
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Queensland Coastal Management Plan
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Outlines strategic objectives for managing coastal zone — a non-regulatory but important guiding document.
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Shoreline Erosion Management Plans (SEMPs)
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Localised erosion plans for hotspots — can support CHAS implementation.
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Mapping & Development Resources
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Coastal Hazard Mapping (DETSI)
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Erosion & storm tide hazard mapping layers — essential for CHAS analysis.
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Coastal Management District Maps
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Defines where the Coastal Act applies — used to determine assessment triggers.
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DA Mapping System (Planning)
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Development Assessment mapping, zoning, constraints, overlays.
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State Planning Policy Interactive Mapping
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Spatial representation of state interests (e.g. erosion areas, wetlands, infrastructure).
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Relevant State Agencies
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DETSI (Dept. of Environment, Science & Innovation)
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Coastal legislation, CHAS support, mapping, environmental guidance.
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SARA (State Assessment & Referral Agency)
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Development application assessment — key for referrals under Planning Regulation.
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DAF (Dept. of Agriculture & Fisheries)
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Marine plants, fish habitats, mangrove works.
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