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This report reviews management planning practices for protected areas in Australia, focusing specifically on Western Australia while also incorporating insights from other states such as Queensland, NSW, and Victoria. The analysis stems from a broader review commissioned by the Conservation Commission of Western Australia aimed at creating effective management plans that are practical and concise. Key findings reveal a shift towards values-based planning, adaptive management approaches, and the importance of measuring management effectiveness, alongside challenges in aligning expectations and ensuring accessibility to policy materials.