Fisheries (Gulf of Carpentaria Inshore Fin Fish) Management Plan 1999. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Miscellaneous Date 1999 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Protected fishing area Seasons Fishing gear/fishing method Traditional rights/customary rights Authorization/permit Offences/penalties Non-commercial fishing Fishing authorization 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 inshore fisheries resources of the gulf of Carpentaria, it consists of 94 sections and is divided into nine Parts. It sets closed seasons for barramundi (Part 2) and it declares which are closed waters (Part 3), as specified in the annexed schedules. Part 4 is dedicated to regulated fish, in particular to fin fish, mangrove jack and black jewfish. Part 5 regulates commercial fisheries, including fishing gears and mesh net. Part 6 is dedicated to recreational fishery and Part 7 states that the rights of Aborigines and of Torres Strait islanders are not affected by this plan. Part 8 covers the review, amendment and repeal of the plan and Part 9 contains miscellaneous provisions, among others on suspension of licences and on serious fisheries offences. The plan is completed by four schedules: the fishery, how the objectives are to be achieved, waters closed to taking fin fish for trade or commerce and aids to interpretation and definitions. 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