• be clear and concise
• refer your points to the page numbers 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.

The management plans will be reviewed in light of the submissions according to the criteria outlined below. A summary of public submissions will be made available along with the final management plans.

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.