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Fisheries Administration Act 1991.

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish an Australian Fisheries Management Authority and a Fishing Industry Policy Council, and for related purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Institution Fishery management and conservation Policy/planning High seas Enforcement/compliance
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 3 February 1992.
Abstract

This Act provides for the establishment of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and a Fishing Industry Policy Council and defines their functions and powers and internal organization. The Act consists of 4 Parts divided into 115 sections. Preliminary provisions (Part 1); Australian Fisheries Management Authority (Part 2); The Fishing Industry Policy Council (Part 3); Miscellaneous (Part 4).

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries (Administration) Regulations 1992.

Legislation | Australia | 1992 (2006)

Keyword: Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries (Administration) Regulations 2019.

Legislation | Australia | 2019

Keyword: Non-governmental entity

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Legislation Amendment (High Seas Fishing Activities and Other Matters) Act 2004.

Legislation | Australia | 2004 (2008)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, High seas, Enforcement/compliance, Registration, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Legislation Amendment (International Obligations and Other Matters) Act 2005 (No. 99 of 2005).

Legislation | Australia | 2005

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, High seas, International organization, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries Legislation Amendment (New Governance Arrangements for the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Other Matters) Act 2008 (No. 36).

Legislation | Australia | 2008

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance, Foreign fishing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX