Fisheries Act 2000. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Australian Capital Territory Document type Legislation Date 2000 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act about the management of fisheries. Subject Fisheries Keyword Basic legislation Marine fisheries Inland fisheries Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Equipment Fishing authorization Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Non-commercial fishing Data collection/reporting Seasons Size Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract The objects of this Act are to conserve native fish species and their habitats; to manage sustainably the fisheries of the ACT by applying the principles of ecologically sustainable development mentioned in the Environment Protection Act 1997, section 2 (2); to provide high quality and viable recreational fishing; and to cooperate with other Australian jurisdictions in sustaining fisheries and protecting native fish species. Part 3 deals with Fishing closures and declarations (including: fish of prohibited size or weigh and fishing gear); Part 4 deals with Kinds of licences. Full text English Website www.legislation.act.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Fisheries Regulation 2001. Legislation | Australia | 2001 (2007) Keyword: Equipment, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, International trade, Allocation/quota, Fishery management and conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX