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Antarctic Marine Living Resources Conservation Act 1981.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1981 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to the conservation of marine living resources of the Antarctic and its surrounding seas.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected fishing area Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected area Management/conservation Offences/penalties Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 14 May 1982.
Abstract

The Act seeks to implement obligations of Australia under the Convention on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources of 1980. Section 5 provides for the application sphere of the Act. Subject to that section, this Act applies both within and outside Australia and extends to every external Territory. Section 8 declares harvesting of, or carrying out research with respect to, any marine organisms in the area south of the Antarctic Convergence (the "Convention area"), without a permit, to be an offence. Granting, suspension, and cancellation of permits is regulated by section 9 to 12. Other provisions deal with inspection and measures of enforcement. The Minister may appoint inspectors under section 13. Powers of inspectors are specified in section 16. The Schedule contains the text of the Treaty aforementioned.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Antarctic Marine Living Resources Conservation Regulations 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2015)

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Protection of species, Marine fisheries, Biodiversity, Protected area, Management/conservation, Monitoring, Ecosystem preservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Environmental Reform (Consequential Provisions) Act 1999 (Act No. 92 of 1999).

Legislation | Australia | 1999 (2010)

Keyword: Protected area, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, EIA, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Indigenous peoples, Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Wetlands, Migratory species, Alien species, Protection of species, Fishery management and conservation, Biodiversity, Marine mammals, Endangered species, Marine area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX