Over three-quarters of all information reports received by the FMCU

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5.13 The FMCU has developed patrol intelligence briefs for six different

regions of the Marine Park, with the briefs reviewed on a monthly basis. The briefs, which are used to inform patrolling officers of the issues and targets that they may encounter while on patrol, outline the current issues in each region, targets persons of interest, priority locations, maps recording the locations of reported incidents and a summary of current intelligence. Where applicable, the briefs explicitly address GBRMP permitted activities and permit holders that the FMCU has determined pose a high compliance risk andor an increased risk to the Marine Park. The briefs are also used to inform the development of plans for each patrol. Intelligence highlights bulletins

5.14 The FMCU prepares a one-page bulletin, generally on a weekly basis,

highlighting a small number of recently received information reports that identify persons and locations of interest in relation to the conduct of illegal activities. The bulletins are distributed to FMCU staff, field operations staff and staff within GBRMPA with an interest in compliance. At times, GBRMP permitted activities and permit holders are the subject of information reports included in the bulletin. Assessing compliance risks

5.15 A structured approach to risk management enables a regulator to

identify, analyse and monitor regulatory risks, and to prioritise and plan compliance activities to mitigate these risks. The FMCU has established a strategic risk register that outlines the key compliance risks to the Marine Park and coastal Marine Park. The FMCU also monitors identified compliance risk treatments on a quarterly basis and undertakes annual reviews of identified risks. To complement this work, in July 2014, GBRMPA’s EAP Section developed processes to specifically consider risks to the Marine Park posed by permitted activities. Strategic risk register

5.16 As part of its annual business planning cycle, the FMCU reviews, and

where necessary, updates it strategic risk register in consultation with other areas of GBRMPA and partner agencies. The 2013–14 and draft 2014–15 risk register included 39 compliance risks to the Marine Park and coastal Marine