Glossary of Terms

MPRA

Marine Parks and Reserves Authority (MPRA)

The MPRA is an independent Authority, in which marine conservation reserves are vested (entrusted to), on behalf of all Western Australians. The Authority’s functions include the provision of advice to the Minister for the Environment in relation to marine conservation reserve proposals, and to submit management plans for areas that are vested in the Authority. In respect to the Capes proposal the Authority will provide broad policy direction to the Advisory Committee, and will generally have an observer at meetings to facilitate information exchange and to provide advice as required.