Macquarie Island was listed as a World Heritage Area on 3rd December 1997, - the second Tasmanian World Heritage Area. A management plan (DPWH 1991), in accordance with the requirements of the Tasmanian National Parks and Wildlife Act 1970, took effect on 26 June 1991. Three zones have been established: one covering the ANARE station; a second covering the whole of the rest of the island, where limited activities may occur; and a third covering the outlying islands which are to be preserved in as near a pristine state as is possible. Daily administration is carried out by the ANARE station leader employed by the Antarctic Division (and made an honorary ranger under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1970 for the duration of their stay in the reserve; DPWH 1991). Legislation relevant to the Island totals 18 Commonwealth Acts and seven Tasmanian State Government acts, listed in DASETT (1991).