To ensure your submission is as effective as possible: 

• be clear and concise
• refer your points to the page numbers, specific proposed zones or specific sections in the plan
• say whether you agree or disagree with any or all of the management objectives and strategies – clearly state your reasons, particularly if you disagree
• give sources of information where possible  
• suggest alternatives for those aspects of the plan with which you disagree
• be respectful – submissions with abusive or racist comments will not be considered.

How can I make my comments count?

All public submissions will be reviewed and assessed. The management plan may be amended if a submission:

• provides additional information of direct relevance to management
• indicates a change in (or clarifies) government legislation or management policy
• proposes strategies that would better achieve management objectives
• indicates omissions, inaccuracies or a lack of clarity.

The management plan may not  be amended if a submission:

• clearly supports proposals in the plan
• makes general or neutral statements or no change is sought
• refers to issues beyond the scope of the plan
• refers to issues that are already noted within the plan or already taken into consideration during its preparation
• is one among several widely divergent viewpoints received on the topic but the approach in the plan is still considered the best option
• contributes options that are not feasible (generally due to conflict with legislation or government policy)
• is based on unclear or factually incorrect information.

A summary of public submissions will be made available along with the final management plan.

Proposed Mamang Maambakoort Marine Park indicative joint management plan: