Fisheries Act 1995.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Framework law Fishery management and conservation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Fishing gear/fishing method Enforcement/compliance Non-commercial fishing Aquaculture Policy/planning Seasons Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Allocation/quota Offences/penalties Cartilaginous fishes Fishing authorization Fishing charge Indigenous peoples Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific

Abstract

This Act, consisting of eleven Parts, provides a legislative framework for the regulation, management and conservation of Victorian fisheries including aquatic habitats. The Act is divided into the following Parts and divisions: Preliminary (1); Commonwealth and State management of fisheries (2); Management plans (3); Regulation of fisheries (4), Fishery licences (div. 1), Declared fisheries (div. 2), Fishing closures and restrictions (div. 3); Protection of fisheries (5) including protected aquatic biota (div. 1), noxious aquatic species (div. 2) and fisheries reserves (div. 3); Enforcement and legal proceedings (7) including enforcement powers (div. 1), offences (div. 2), proceedings and evidentiary (div. 3) and additional penalties and remedies (div. 4); Controlled operations (7A); General (8) including licensing procedures (div. 1), miscellaneous provisions (div. 2) and fisheries notices and regulations (div. 3); Consequential and transitional (9); Transitional provisions (10); and Determination of disputes (11).

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries (Fees, Royalties and Levies) Regulations 2008.

Legislation | Australia | 2008 (2016)

Keyword: Tax/levy, Royalties/fees, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing charge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Regulations 2009.

Legislation | Australia | 2009 (2017)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Aquaculture, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Size, Total allowable catch, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Enforcement/compliance, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Fees, Royalties and Levies) Regulations 2017.

Legislation | Australia | 2017

Keyword: Tax/levy, Royalties/fees, Fishing vessel, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing charge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Seafood Safety Act 2003.

Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2014)

Keyword: Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Standards, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX