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Fisheries (Coral Reef Fin Fish) Management Plan 2003.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Queensland
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2003 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Fishing vessel Processing/handling Traditional rights/customary rights Non-commercial fishing Authorization/permit Fishing authorization Marking/identification Protection of species Indigenous peoples
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This management plan provides for the use and conservation of coral reef fin fish resources by managing commercial fishing for the reef line fishery in a way to apply and balance the principles of ecologically sustainable development. It consists of 162 sections and is divided into six Chapters. Chapter 3 regulates commercial fishery. It sets fishery symbols (Part 1), line units (Part 2), conditions for particular authorities (Part 3), conditions for boat licences (Part 4) and filleting permits (Part 5). Part 3 also contains provisions on fishing gear and fishing methods. Chapter 5 contains miscellaneous provisions among others on the reviewing of the plan and on offences and penalties.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.qld.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Allocation/quota, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Equipment, Exploration, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Non-commercial fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Management Plans Amendment Management Plan (No.1) 2006.

Legislation | Australia | 2005

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Traditional rights/customary rights, Authorization/permit, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX