Coastal Management Act 1995.
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This Act concerns the management of coastal areas in the State of Victoria to protect and maintain areas of environmental significance on the coast and to maintain and improve coastal water quality. It provides for the establishment and operation of the Victorian Coastal Council and of Regional Coastal Boards. It also promotes a coordinated approach in the preparation and implementation of management plans for coastal Crown lands. The Act consists of 42 sections and is divided into the following parts: Preliminary (1); Coastal planning and management system (2); Coastal planning (3); and Transitional (4).