>That seems to imply that the coastal waters aren't part of the State or >Territory, just that the State and Territories have jurisdiction over that >coastal water. I'm not even sure the State/Territory borders should extend out >past the coastline at all?
I would be in favour of extending the state/territory out to the coastal waters limits. I interpret the definition being that, for all intents and purposes, the coastal waters are part of the state/territory, except that these coastal waters constitute Australia’s territorial waters. Also, extending the state/territory borders out to the coastal waters limits would enclose any features in OSM that lie outside of the coastline, but are managed or considered a part of the respective state/territory. Most notably bays or even some beaches. As an example, The Ningaloo Marine Park [OSM]<https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/8426821> (Commonwealth waters), lies directly adjacent to a marine park of the same name but within state waters and managed by Western Australia (currently not in OSM – but here is a good map showing both<https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/downloads/parks/2462-13%20Spearfishing%20in%20Ningaloo%20WEB.pdf>). >However, I was waiting for GA to release an updated dataset that will have the new boundaries arising from recent treaty negotiations with East Timor. I'd suggest waiting till then. I am happy to proceed with the import. I would expect any amendments would only be relatively minimal around the region. >I would ask that before anyone does imports, you make and document a plan, so >which data sources, which tags are going to be used and seek feedback I shall start working on a plan, post it here, and begin importing after consultation.
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