Consultation on proposed amendments to the protected area estate

Bingera National Park

Bundaberg Regional

Redescribe Bingera National Park, currently described as lot 182 on plan NPW732, other than lots 1 and 2 on AP14640 as:

• lots 1 to 3 and 182 on AP23972, containing a total area of about 5,436.51 hectares (ha) (an increase of about 29.51 ha), using contemporary survey and mapping technology and standards, about 15 kilometres south of Bundaberg.

Bladensburg National Park

Winton Shire Longreach Shire

Dedicate:

• lots 7 and 8 on plan MO13, lots 12 to 14 on plan MO16, lot 4 on plan MO50, lot 1 on SP193779 and lot 3884 on SP249580, containing a total area of about 39,131.1587 ha, as part of Bladensburg National Park, about 30 kilometres south of Winton.

The dedication area has high aquatic conservation values with the presence of rain-fed rockpools that sustain terrestrial fauna. The land also contains of concern regional ecosystems that support a rich diversity of flora species.

Burrum Coast National Park

Bundaberg Regional

Fraser Coast Regional

Dedicate:

• lot 2 on SP355149, containing an area of about 198 ha, as part of Burrum Coast National Park, about 17 kilometres south of Bundaberg.

The area contains of concern regional ecosystems and wetlands of very high aquatic conservation significance. The dedication area contains known habitat for threatened species including the ruddy turnstone and eastern curlew.

Cape Palmerston National Park

Mackay Regional

Isaac Regional

Redescribe Cape Palmerston National Park, currently described as lot 801 on plan NPW8 and the area shown and described on plan RA4204 as area to be added to lot 801 on plan NPW8 as:

• lot 801 on AP23896, containing an area of about 7,197.74 ha (a decrease of about 2.26 ha), using contemporary survey and mapping technology and standards, about 55 kilometres south-east of Mackay.

Goneaway National Park

Longreach Regional

Barcoo Shire

Dedicate:

• lot 4276 on plan PH1877, containing an area of about 35,300 ha, as part of Goneaway National Park, about 136 kilometres west of; and subsequently
• rename the national park as Goneaway Tablelands National Park.

The area contains of concern regional ecosystems and very high aquatic conservation values. The presence of permanent rockpools provides critical habitat for sustaining populations of the Cooper Creek Turtle. The land also contains habitat for the vulnerable, purple-necked rock wallaby.

Repulse Islands National Park

Whitsunday Regional

Redescribe Repulse Islands National Park, currently described as lot 427 on plan NPW620 and lot 1 on plan USL36900, as:

• lots 1 to 4 on AP23900, containing a total area of about 149.76 ha (an increase of about 1.77 ha), using contemporary survey and mapping technology and standards, about 81 kilometres north-west of Mackay.

Ethabuka Special Wildlife Reserve

Diamantina Shire

Declare:

• the part of lot 5321 on plan PH1731, containing an area of about 212,941.56 ha, as the new Ethabuka Special Wildlife Reserve, shown on plan PA10005, about 640 kilometres south of Mount Isa.

The area has exceptional cultural significance to the Wangkamahdla People and protects significant plant and animal species and regional ecosystems.

Blue Box Nature Refuge

Southern Downs Regional

Declare:

• the part of lot 47 on plan M341330, containing an area of about 44.35 ha, as the new Blue Box Nature Refuge, shown on plan PA1230, about 800 metres south of Dalveen.

The area contains habitat for threatened species as well as two listed regional ecosystems with low representation within the existing protected area estate.

Boobook Nature Refuge

City of Gold Coast

Declare:

• lot 1 on RP209297 and the part of lot 2 on RP209297, containing a total area of about 14.948 ha, as the new Boobook Nature Refuge, shown on plan PA1229, about 12 kilometres south-east of Springbrook.

The declaration area contains known and suitable habitat for several endangered, vulnerable and near threatened plant and animal species and forms part of a State biodiversity corridor with connectivity to the Scenic Rim and Border Ranges.

BrakeAway Nature Refuge

Southern Downs Regional

Declare:

• the part of lot 22 on SP254613, containing an area of about 38.11 ha, as the new BrakeAway Nature Refuge, shown on plan PA1217, about 8.5 kilometres south of Stanthorpe.

The area contains known habitat for koalas, suitable habitat for several other conservation significant species and an of concern regional ecosystem which is limited to a few sites in high country around the Queensland-New South Wales border.

Ethabuka Nature Refuge

Diamantina Shire

Revoke the entirety of Ethabuka Nature Refuge, described as:

• the part of lot 5321 on plan PH1731, containing an area of about 213,985 ha, shown on plan AP19030, about 640 kilometres south of Mount Isa.

The nature refuge is proposed to be revoked and declared as the new Ethabuka Special Wildlife Reserve, in recognition of its conservation values.

Galah’s Rest Nature Refuge

Southern Downs Regional

Declare:

• the part of lot 281 on SP162850, containing an area of about 19.79 ha, as the new Galah’s Rest Nature Refuge, shown on plan PA1215, about 9 kilometres south-west of Stanthorpe.

The area contains known habitat for koalas and suitable habitat for several conservation significant flora and fauna species. Two regional ecosystems on the land are endangered with low representation within the existing protected area estate.

Imagine Nature Refuge

Lockyer Valley Regional

Declare:

• the part of lot 77 on plan CA311172, containing an area of about 62.88 ha, as the new Imagine Nature Refuge, shown on plan PA1187, about 12 kilometres north-east of Helidon.

The area provides suitable habitat for threatened species including the Western Alaskan bartailed godwit, koala and southern greater glider and landscape connectivity with the nearby Lockyer National Park, Xanthorrhoea Nature Refuge and Gattonview Nature Refuge.

Picnic Rock Nature Refuge

Southern Downs Regional

Declare:

• the part of lot 1 on RP196402, containing an area of about 13.1 ha, as the new Picnic Rock Nature Refuge, shown on plan PA1216, about 15.3 kilometres south of Stanthorpe.

The declaration area provides both known and suitable habitat for several conservation significant plant and animal species and connectivity with the nearby Wylah, Horan’s Gorge and The Limberlost Nature Refuges and Girraween National Park.

Rosevale Nature Refuge

Paroo Shire

Redescribe the entirety of the nature refuge as:

• lot 5 on plan P534, lots 6 and 7 on plan P535 and lot 8 on plan PR149, containing a total area of about 32,473.6429 ha, shown on plan PA1209, about 80 kilometres south-west of Charleville.

This amendment is required due to the addition of multi-use zones over the nature refuge, a new conservation agreement and a protected area plan.

Wildflower Ridge Nature Refuge

Scenic Rim Regional

Declare:

• the part of lot 6 on SP106933, containing an area of about 49.64 ha, as the new Wildflower Ridge Nature Refuge, shown on plan PA1228, about 20 kilometres west of Rathdowney.

The area contains known habitat for koalas and other threatened species, including several endangered, vulnerable and near threatened plants and animals in a bioregional corridor.