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Contact ListTorres Strait Regional AuthorityLand & Sea Management UnitPO Box 261THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875P: 07 4069 2957F: 07 4069 2967E: info@tsra.gov.auW: www.tsra.gov.au

Torres Strait Island Regional CouncilPO Box 501THURSDAY ISLAND QLD 4875P: 07 4069 1446P: 07 4069 1046P: 07 4069 1628F: 07 4069 1868E: info@tsirc.qld.gov.auW: www.tsirc.qld.gov.au

Hammond IslandP: 07 4069 1446Fax(07) 4069 1868

Boigu IslandP: 07 4069 4093F: 07 4069 4079

Dauan IslandP: 07 4069 4266F: 07 4069 4257

Saibai IslandP: 07 4069 4270F: 07 4069 4245

Mabuiag IslandP: 07 4069 4184F: 07 4069 4111

Badu IslandP: 07 4069 4214F: 07 4069 4121

Kubin, Moa IslandP: 07 4069 4295F: 07 4069 4272

St. Pauls, Moa IslandP: 07 4069 4124Fax(07) 4069 4100

Hammond Island

P: 07 4069 1301F: 07 4069 1692

Iama IslandP: 07 4069 4195F: 07 4069 4224

Warraber IslandP: 07 4069 4177F: 07 4069 4183

Coconut IslandP: 07 4069 4277F: 07 4069 4280

Yorke IslandP: 07 4069 4128F: 07 4069 4135

Ugar IslandP: 07 4069 4029F: 07 4069 4023

Erub IslandP: 07 4069 4001F: 07 4069 4000

Mer IslandP: 07 4069 4231F: 07 4069 4133

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Contact ListState GovernmentDepartment of Emergency ServicesCHEM UnitGPO Box 1425BRISBANE QLD 4001P: 07 3247 8444F: 07 3247 8433W: www.emergency.qld.gov.au/chem/

Queensland Fire & Rescue ServiceFar Northern Region (Cairns)PO Box 920CAIRNS QLD 4870P: 07 4032 8759F: 07 4039 8552E: www.fire.qld.gov.au

Department of Justice and Attorney GeneralGPO Box 69BRISBANE QLD 4001

Department of Infrastructure & PlanningPO Box 5194CAIRNS QLD 4870P: 07 4039 8867F: 07 4039 8866W: www.dip.qld.gov.au

Department of Transport and Main RoadsPeninsular (Cairns)PO Box 6185CAIRNS QLD 4870P: 07 4050 5444F: 07 4051 0168W: www.tmr.qld.gov.au

Department of Environment and Resource ManagementEcoAccess Customer Service UnitGPO Box 2454BRISBANE QLD 4001P: 1300 130 372F: 07 3115 9600W: www.derm.qld.gov.au

Queensland HealthGPO Box 48BRISBANE QLD 4001P: 07 3234 0111

F: 07 3221 7535

W: www.health.qld.gov.au

Maritime Safety QueenslandPO Box 1787CAIRNS QLD 4870P: 07 4052 7400F: 07 4052 7427

W: www.msq.qld.gov.au/

ErgonPO Box 1090TOWNSVILLE QLD 4815P: 07 3228 8222F: 07 3228 8118W: www.ergon.com.au

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AbbreviationsABS Australian Bureau of Statistics

Cth Commonwealth (Federal Government)

DERM Department of Environment and Resource Management

DEH Department of Environment & Heritage (Cth)

DIP Department of Infrastructure & Planning (Qld)

DTMR Department of Transport and Main Roads (Qld)

DOGIT Deed in Grant of Trust

DPI&F Department of Primarily Industries & Fisheries (Qld)

EPBC Act Environmental Protection & Biodiversity Conservation Act (Cth)

ESD Environmentally Sustainable Development

HAT Highest Astronomical Tide

IDAS Integrated Development Assessment System

ILUA Indigenous Land Use Agreement

IPA Integrated Planning Act 1997 (Qld)

L&SMU Land & Sea Management Unit (TSRA)

LGA Local Government Area

LGAQ Local Government Association of Queensland

LUP Sustainable Land Use Plan

NHT Natural Heritage Trust

NNTT Native Title Tribunal

NPA Northern Peninsular Area

NRM Natural Resource Management

NRW Department of Natural Resources & Water (Qld)

NTRB Native Title Representative Body

PASS Potential or Actual Acid Sulfate Soil

PBC Prescribed Body Corporate

Qld Queensland

QT Queensland Transport (Qld)

SPP State Planning Policy

TSI Torres Strait Islands

TSIRC Torres Strait Islands Regional Council

TSRA Torres Strait Regional Authority

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GlossaryAcid Sulfate Soils means soils or sediments containing highly acidic soil horizons or layers (actualacidsulfatesoils),andironsulfidesorothersulfidicmaterialthathasnotbeenexposedto air and oxidised (potential acid sulfate soils)

Agencies means State Government departments, statutory authorities, government-owned corporations, local governments and Aboriginal Councils and Island Councils

Ailan kustom (Island custom) means the body of customs, traditions, observances and beliefs of Torres Strait Islanders generally or of a particular community or group of Torres Strait Islanders, and includes any such customs, traditions, observances and beliefs relating to particular persons, areas, objects or relationships

Amenity means an attribute which contributes to the health, physical independence, comfort and well being of people

Aquifer means an underground natural storage of water.

Beaches means the areas the top of the high watermark, the sand area, and through to where the waves break

Best practice (environmental management) means the management of an activity to achieve a continuing minimisation of the activity’s environmental harm, through cost-effective measures, assessed against the measures currently used nationally and internationally for the activity

Biodiversity means the variety of all life forms including the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, the genes they contain and the ecosystems of which they form a part

Bioregions means the primary level of land classificationinQueenslandbasedonregionalgeology and climate, as well as major biota

Bushfire hazard means a potential threat or risk fromabushfire

Bushfiremeansanuncontrolledfireburninginforest, scrub or grassland vegetation

Cadastre means public register of spatially represented separate properties

Catchment means the area of land that drains water into a wetland, creek, sea or groundwater supply

Climate change means a change of climate attributed directly or indirectly by human activity which alters the composition of the global atmosphere, and is in addition to the natural climate variable observed over comparable time periods

Coastal erosion means the loss of land and beaches along the coastline caused by wind, waves, tides and storm surges

Coastal habitat means the habitat of wildlife (plants and animals) of the coast

Coastal hazards means events such as erosion, storm tide inundation and cyclone effects

Coastal management means the protection, conservation, rehabilitation, management and ecologically sustainable development of the coastal zone

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Glossary Coastal processes means natural processes of the coast including: sediment transport; fluctuationsinthelocationandformoftheforeshore, dune systems and associated ecosystems; tides; changes in sea level and coastal hazards (e.g. cyclones and storm tide surge); ecological processes (e.g. migration of plant and animal species) and the natural water cycle (e.g. coastal wetlands’ role in nutrient filtrationandfloodmitigation)

Coastal resources means the natural (natural and physical features and processes of the coastal zone, including wildlife, soil, water, minerals and air) and cultural (places or objects that have anthropological, archaeological, historical,scientific,spiritual,visualorsociologicalsignificanceorvalue,includingsuchsignificanceorvalueunderAboriginaltraditionorIsland custom) resources of the coastal zone

Coastal zone means coastal waters and all areas to the landward side of coastal waters in which there are physical features, ecological or natural processes or human activities that affect, or potentially affect, the coast or coastal resources

Coastal-dependent land use means land use for which a location adjoining the waterfront or access to the water is essential to function, including industrial and commercial facilities such as ports, harbours, jetties, pontoons, marinas, ramps and slipways, coastal or marine (boating) tourism facilities and appropriate marine service industries.

Conservation means the protection and maintenance of nature while allowing for its ecologically sustainable use

Critical habitat means habitat that is essential for the conservation of a viable population of protected wildlife, or community of native wildlife, regardless of whether special management considerations and protection are required

Cultural heritage management plan means a document providing for how activities for a project are to be managed for their impact on Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage

Cultural heritage study means a comprehensive study of Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage in anareaforthepurposeofrecordingthefindingsof the study

Cultural resources means places or objects that have anthropological, archaeological, historical, scientific,spiritual,visualorsociologicalsignificanceorvalue,includingsuchsignificanceor value under Aboriginal tradition or Torres Strait Island custom, within the coastal zone

Deed of Grant in Trust (DOGIT) means a type of land tenure issued under the Land Act 1994 that is non-freehold and granted for a particular purposes, community for indigenous communities, where the indigenous Council is the trustee

Desalination means removal of salts from seawater or other saline (salty) solutions

Determination means a determination of native title made by either the Federal Court or the High Court of Australia as to whether or not native title exists of a particular area of land and/or waters. Adeterminationidentifiesthenativetitlerightsand interests, the holders of those rights and interest, and the land and waters to which the rights and interests relate

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Ecological sustainability means a balance that integrates protection of ecological processes and natural systems at local, regional, state and wider levels; economic development; and maintenance of cultural, economic, physical or social wellbeing of people and communities

Ecologically sustainable development (ESD) means using, conserving and enhancing the community’s resources so that ecological processes, on which life depends, are maintained, and the total quality of life, now and in the future, can be improved

Ecosystem means a community of organisms interacting with one another and the environment in which they live

Effluent means treated sewage, the water that flowsoutofasewagetreatmentplant

Erosion means the wearing away and lowering of land by wind and water

Erosion prone areas means those areas which are susceptible to coastal erosion

Extinguishment means that native title rights no longer exist over a particular area of land and/or waters and native title rights and interests cannot be revived

Flood means the temporary inundation of land by expanses of water that overtop the natural or artificialbanksofawatercoursei.e.astream,creek, river, estuary, lake or dam

Flood plain means low-lying land around creeks, rivers, estuaries, lakes or dames which are subject to inundation when the water level rises intimeofflood

Foreshore means the land lying between high water mark and low water mark as is ordinarily coveredanduncoveredbytheflowandebbofthe tide at spring tides

Future acts means the actions such as the granting an interest, conducting an activity, or carrying out a development on land or waters that interferes with the enjoyment or exercise of native title

Grey water means waste water from showers, laundry, and kitchen sinks, excluding toilet waste

Harm, to Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage, means damage or injury to, or desecration or destruction of, the cultural heritage

High water mark means the ordinary high water mark at spring tides

Highest astronomical tide (HAT) means the highest level that can be predicted to occur under average meteorological conditions and any combination of astronomical conditions. This level will not be reached every year, and is less than the extreme levels that can be caused by storm tides

Indigenous land use agreement (ILUA) means a voluntary agreement about the use and management of an area of land and/or waters made between on or more native title parties, and others such as the State or a developer. Once registered, an ILUA is legally binding on the parties of the agreement, and all native title holders for that area

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Glossary Infrastructure means land, facilities services and works used for supporting economic activity and meeting environmental needs

Integrity means the extent to which the natural values of the planning area are in their natural ecological, physical and aesthetic condition

Inundationmeansflooding,eitherfromthetides,rain or stormwater

King Tides means the tide levels that are the highest of the year, usually reaching levels near HAT. The two highest spring tides occur in summer and winter

Land tenure means the different intents in land (e.g. freehold, lease, DOGIT), including rights, responsibilities and restrictions

Land trust means a body corporate, made up of Torres Strait Islanders who were granted Torres Strait Islander freehold under the Torres Strait Islander Land Act 1991, who are the trustees/owners of the freehold land

Landscapes means natural landscapes, cultural landscapes and seascapes

Landslid means the movement of material down slope in a mass as a result of shear failure at the boundaries of the mass

Mean high water springs means long-term average of the heights of two successive high waters during those periods of 24 hours (approximately once a fortnight) when the range of tide is greatest, at full and new moon

Mitigation means any measure intended to reduce the severity of a natural hazard

Native title holder means a person or persons who hold native title. Where native title has been determined, the registered native body corporate becomes the native title holders, holding the title in trust

Native title means the communal, group or individual rights and interest of Torres Strait Islanders based in traditional laws and customers and through which they have a connection with the land and/or waters

Natural disaster means a natural hazard event that severely disrupts the fabric of a community and requires the intervention of the various levels of government to return the community to normality

Natural hazard management area means anareathathasbeendefined24forthemanagementofanaturalhazard(flood,bushfireorlandslide),butmaynotreflectthefullextentofthe area that may be affected by the hazard

Natural hazard means a naturally occurring situation or condition with the potential for loss or harm to the community, property or environment. The natural hazards addressed in thisSPPareflood,bushfireandlandslide.

Natural resources means soil, vegetation, plants, animals, minerals, air and water that are utilisedforeconomicbenefitorcommunitywellbeing

On-site wastewater management system means a system installed on premises that receives and treats wastewater generated on the premisesandappliestheresultingeffluenttoanapproved disposal or re-use system

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Osmosis means the diffusion of water through a membrane

Potable water means water suitable for human consumption

Precautionary principle means where there are threats or serious or irreversible environmental orculturaldamage,lackoffullscientificcertaintyshould not be used as a reason for postponing measures to prevent environmental or cultural degradation

Prescribed body corporate (PBC) means a body established to represent native title holders who have a determination of native title as a group, and to manage their native title rights and interest

Reticulation means a network, water pipes, for example, which delivers a service or commodity

Riparian means the strip of land along a stream, wetland or body of water.

Risk means a concept used to describe the likelihood of harmful consequences arising from the interaction of hazards, community and the environment

Sacred means sacred according to Island custom

Scenic amenity means landforms and seascapes creating the visual imagery including (but not limited to) mountain ranges, valleys, agricultural land, creeks, rainforests, wetlands, estuaries and islands

Secret means secret according to Island custom

Sensitive land uses means residential areas, health, education and child care facilities and areasofhighecologicalandculturalsignificance

Setback is the space between the boundary of a house or other dwelling and a sensitive area e.g.thecoast,culturalsite,bushfirehazardarea,landslide hazard area, waterway or wetland

Sewage means household and commercial wastewater that contains, or may contain, faecal, urinary or other human waste

Sewage treatment plant means equipment for the biological, physical or chemical treatment of sewage

Sewer means a pipe, other than for drainage, for carrying sewage from premises

Sewerage system means infrastructure used to receive, transport and treat sewage or effluent,including,forexample,sewers,accesschambers, vents, engines, pumps, structures, machinery and outfalls

Significant Torres Strait Islander area is an areaofparticularsignificancetoTorresStraitIslanders because of either or both of the following—Island custom or the history, including contemporary history, of any Torres Strait Islander party for the area

Significant Torres Strait Islander object is anobjectofparticularsignificancetoTorresStrait Islanders because of either or both of the following— Island custom or the history, including contemporary history, of a Torres Strait Islander party for an area

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Glossary Social infrastructure means services and facilities that support people and Community including health, education, housing and sport and recreation

Storm surge means a localised increase in ocean water levels caused by high winds and reduced atmospheric pressures associated with a storm event

Storm tide means the effect on coastal water of a storm surge combined with the normally occurring astronomical tide

Stormwater means rainfall which runs off roofsandroadsandothersurfacesandflowsinto gutters, streams and waterways where it eventuallyflowsintotheocean

Sustainability or Sustainable means managing and protecting our resources and environment today to make sure our children and generations into the future enjoy the same or better prosperity and quality of life

Threatened species means a plant, animal or bird or other wildlife that is presumed extinct, endangered, or vulnerable

Tidal water means the sea and any part of a harbour or water course ordinarily within the ebb andflowofthetideatspringtides

Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage is anythingthatisasignificantTorresStraitIslanderareainQueensland;orasignificantTorresStraitIslander object; or (c) evidence, of archaeological orhistoricsignificance,ofTorresStraitIslanderoccupation of an area of Queensland

Torres Strait Islander freehold means a grant of freehold (a form of land tenure) under the Torres Strait Islander Land Act 1991 held by a land trust forthebenefitofTorresStraitIslanderpeopleoraspecificgroupofTorresStraitIslandersandtheir ancestors and descendants. The same restrictions apply to this land as to DOGIT land

Traditional owners means Torres Strait Islander people particularly concerned with land if they are members of a group that has a particular connection to land

Turbidity means the degree of resistance to light in water caused by the presence of suspended solids which scatter or absorb the light, making the water look muddy or cloudy

Vegetation clearing: removing or cutting down, ringbarking, pushing over, poisoning or in any way destroying a tree, shrub or other plant (other than grass)

Waste water means any water which has been used at least once and cannot be used again without being treated

Water quality means the health of water systems (including surface, soil and underground waters), including processes affecting or involving the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water

Waterway means includes a river, creek, stream, watercourse or inlet of the sea

Wetland means areas of permanent or periodic/intermittent inundation, with water that is static orflowingfresh,brackishorsalt,includingareasof a marine water

Wildlife corridor means corridors of vegetation linking areas and allowing wildlife movement throughout habitats

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