Interested community members are invited to nominate for membership on the Cape Byron and Lord Howe Island Marine Park Advisory Committees.
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) Director, Marine Estate Management, Sarah Fairfull said each of the six marine parks in NSW has a marine park advisory committee, with the committees for Cape Byron and Lowe Howe Island now seeking new membership nominations.
"The committees provide important local advice to the NSW Government on marine park management, including local values, threats, issues and opportunities", said Ms Fairfull.
"To ensure a wide range of community values can be considered, each of the committees is made up of members with skills, experience and knowledge in areas such as Aboriginal culture, conservation, fishing, marine science, boating, recreational water use, maritime industry, tourism and scuba diving.
"Membership is voluntary, with one member appointed to provide advice for each knowledge area."
Ms Fairfull said marine parks are special places designed to conserve marine biodiversity and deliver a range of benefits to the community, including public appreciation and enjoyment, Aboriginal culture, scientific research, education, and sustainable recreational and commercial uses such as scuba diving, fishing, boating and tourism.
"I encourage members of the Cape Byron and Lord Howe Island community with the relevant skills, experience and interest in providing a voice for their communities in the management of the marine estate and their local marine park to nominate for their local committee", said Ms Fairfull.
"Successful nominees will be appointed as members of the committee for an initial four-year term".
Nominations are open now and close on 7 September 2026 for the Cape Byron Marine Park Advisory Committee and 30 September 2026 for the Lord Howe Island Marine Park Advisory Committee.
