Parks and Reserves

Parks and Crown Land Legislation Amendment (River Red Gums) Bill 2009

The Parks and Crown Land Legislation Amendment (River Red Gums) Bill 2009 has been introduced into Parliament. The Bill amends the National Parks Act 1975, Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978, Conservation, Forests and Lands Act 1987, Forests Act 1958, Land Act 1958, Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 and Wildlife Act 1975 to: create Barmah, Gunbower, Lower Goulburn and Warby-Ovens national parks create Gadsen Bend, Kings Billabong and Nyah-Vinifera parks create Kerang and Shepparton regional parks add areas to six existing national, State and other parks establish the basis for creating the Murray River Park provide for the establishment of Traditional Owner Boards of Management for areas of public land create strict liability offences relating to campfires and barbeques on public land make several miscellaneous and other amendments.

Bill and explanatory memorandum

The bill and the explanatory memorandum (which explains each part of the Bill) may be found on the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary documents website (Parliamentary Documents > Bills).

Second reading speech and statement of compatibility

The second Reading Speech and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Statement of Compatibility may be found at http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au (Hansard - Legislative Assembly - 2009 - 15 October 2009)

Park plans

Location of new parks and park additions (PDF - 591 KB)

New plans (maps) referred to in the bill are available for download below.

New National Parks (National Parks Act)

Barmah National Park	Barmah National Park - N.P. 113 (PDF - 310 KB)
Barmah National Park – designated areas (firewood available from past logging residue until no later than 30 June 2011)	Barmah National Park Designated Areas - LEGL./09-372 (PDF - 965 KB)
Gunbower National Park	Gunbower National Park - N.P. 114 (PDF - 333 KB)
Gunbower National Park – designated areas (firewood available from past logging residue until no later than 30 June 2011)	Gunbower National Park Designated Areas - LEGL./09-373 (PDF - 663 KB)
Lower Goulburn National Park	Lower Goulburn National Park - N.P. 115 (PDF - 498 KB)
Warby-Ovens National Park	Warby-Ovens National Park - N.P. 116A (PDF - 205 KB) Warby-Ovens National Park - N.P. 116B (PDF - 183 KB)

New Other Parks (National Parks Act)

Gadsen Bend Park	Gadsen Bend Park - N.P. 117 (PDF - 86 KB)
Kings Billabong Park	Kings Billabong Park - N.P. 118 (PDF - 115 KB)
Nyah-Vinifera Park	Nyah-Vinifera Park - N.P. 119 (PDF - 146 KB)

New Regional Parks (Crown Land (Reserves) Act)

Kerang Regional Park	Kerang Regional Park - LEGL./09-318 (PDF - 181 KB)
Shepparton Regional Park	Shepparton Regional Park - LEGL./09-388 (PDF - 686 KB) Shepparton Regional Park - LEGL./09-389 (PDF - 208 KB)

Additions to existing parks (National Parks Act)

Hattah-Kulkyne National Park	Hattah-Kulkyne National Park - N.P. 6/2 (PDF - 173 KB)
Mount Buffalo National Park	Mount Buffalo National Park - N.P. 28A (PDF - 57 KB)
Murray-Sunset National Park	Murray-Sunset National Park - N.P. 51/3A (PDF - 391 KB) Murray-Sunset National Park - N.P. 51/3B (PDF - 200 KB)
Terrick Terrick National Park	Terrick Terrick National Park - N.P. 84/3 (PDF - 139 KB)
Leaghur State Park	Leaghur State Park - N.P. 97/1 (PDF - 123 KB)
Murray-Kulkyne Park	Murray-Kulkyne Park - N.P. 50/3 (PDF - 190 KB)

Murray River Park

These plans show Crown land that may be considered for inclusion in the Murray River Park. The Bill provides for the Murray River Park to be created under the Crown Land (Reserves) Act by the Governor in Council. This will occur following the detailed surveying of the park boundaries and subsequent preparation of the park plans.

Murray River Park - Sheet 1 of 52 - LEGL./09-320 (PDF - 325 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 2 of 52 - LEGL./09-321 (PDF - 305 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 3 of 52 - LEGL./09-322 (PDF - 357 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 4 of 52 - LEGL./09-323 (PDF - 622 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 5 of 52 - LEGL./09-324 (PDF - 774 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 6 of 52 - LEGL./09-325 (PDF - 256 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 7 of 52 - LEGL./09-326 (PDF - 234 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 8 of 52 - LEGL./09-327 (PDF - 247 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 9 of 52 - LEGL./09-328 (PDF - 232 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 10 of 52 - LEGL./09-329 (PDF - 242 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 11 of 52 - LEGL./09-330 (PDF - 229 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 12 of 52 - LEGL./09-331 (PDF - 373 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 13 of 52 - LEGL./09-332 (PDF - 260 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 14 of 52 - LEGL./09-333 (PDF - 257 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 15 of 52 - LEGL./09-334 (PDF - 341 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 16 of 52 - LEGL./09-335 (PDF - 343 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 17 of 52 - LEGL./09-336 (PDF - 281 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 18 of 52 - LEGL./09-337 (PDF - 276 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 19 of 52 - LEGL/ 09-338 (PDF - 277 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 20 of 52 - LEGL./09-339 (PDF - 279 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 21 of 52 - LEGL./09-340 (PDF - 311 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 22 of 52 - LEGL./09-341 (PDF - 251 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 23 of 52 - LEGL./09-342 (PDF - 252 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 24 of 52 - LEGL./09-343 (PDF - 548 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 25 of 52 - LEGL./09-344 (PDF - 393 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 26 of 52 - LEGL./09-345 (PDF - 366 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 27 of 52 - LEGL./09-346 (PDF - 312 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 28 of 52 - LEGL./09-347 (PDF - 315 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 29 of 52 - LEGL./09-348 (PDF - 313 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 30 of 52 - LEGL./09-349 (PDF - 419 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 31 of 52 - LEGL./09-350 (PDF - 277 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 32 of 52 - LEGL./09-351 (PDF - 332 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 33 of 52 - LEGL./09-352 (PDF - 291 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 34 of 52 - LEGL./09-353 (PDF - 325 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 35 of 52 - LEGL./09-354 (PDF - 672 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 36 of 52 - LEGL./09-355 (PDF - 253 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 37 of 52 - LEGL./09-356 (PDF - 278 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 38 of 52 - LEGL./09-357 (PDF - 243 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 39 of 52 - LEGL./09-358 (PDF - 261 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 40 of 52 - LEGL./09-359 (PDF - 306 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 41 of 52 - LEGL./09-360 (PDF - 502 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 42 of 52 - LEGL./09-361 (PDF - 338 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 43 of 52 - LEGL./09-362 (PDF - 321 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 44 of 52 - LEGL./09-363 (PDF - 370 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 45 of 52 - LEGL./09-364 (PDF - 317 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 46 of 52 - LEGL./09-365 (PDF - 307 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 47 of 52 - LEGL./09-366 (PDF - 270 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 48 of 52 - LEGL./09-367 (PDF - 288 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 49 of 52 - LEGL./09-368 (PDF - 415 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 50 of 52 - LEGL./09-369 (PDF - 463 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 51 of 52 - LEGL./09-370 (PDF - 533 KB)

Murray River Park - Sheet 52 of 52 - LEGL./09-371 (PDF - 468 KB)