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VEAC investigation into Victoria’s existing marine parks submission closes Monday 25^th June

The notice of investigation was published on Monday 23 April 2012.  Submissions are now invited until Monday 25 June 2012.

The Minister for Environment and Climate Change has requested the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to investigate the outcomes of the establishment of Victoria's existing marine protected areas.  The Terms of Reference are available here. The Marine Investigation will include three public submission periods with a final report provided to the Minister by February 2014.

The first submission period closes on Monday 25 June 2012.  The submissions will assist in developing the discussion paper which will be released for public comment later this year.

The map of the investigation area can be downloaded here.

Terms of Reference76KB

Notice of Investigation96KB

http://www.veac.vic.gov.au/investigation/marine-investigation