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Fisheries Legislation Amendment Act (No. 1) 1998 (Act No. 75 of 1998).

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend and repeal legislation relating to fisheries, and for related purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Marine fishes EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Fishing authorization Authorization/permit Maritime zone
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
For entry into force please see section 2.
Abstract

This Act add at the end of Part 2 of the Fisheries Management Act some new sections relative to fishing for marlin: A person must not, in the AFZ, take blue marlin (Makaira mazara) or black marlin (Makaira indica) unless the person: (a) is the holder of a scientific permit that authorizes the taking of the fish; or (b) takes the fish in the course of: (i) recreational fishing; or (ii) using a charter boat for fishing. Report on analysis of marlin stocks (1) Not later than 12 months after the commencement of this Act, the Minister must cause an analysis to be undertaken in the AFZ of the estimated numbers of blue marlin ( Makaira mazara ) and black marlin ( Makaira indica ) and the impact on the species of such fishing as is permitted under section 15A.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Management Act 1991.

Legislation | Australia | 1991 (2020)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing vessel, Fishing gear/fishing method, Traditional rights/customary rights, Allocation/quota, Registration, Research, Access right, High seas, Concession, Sub-national agreement, Enforcement/compliance, International trade, Non-commercial fishing, Offences/penalties, Cartilaginous fishes, Fishing authorization, Integrated management, Biodiversity, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Continental shelf

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prawn Boat Levy Act, 1995 (Act No. 16 of 1995).

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2001)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Tax/levy, Fishing vessel, Crustaceans, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Prawn Export Promotion Act 1995.

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2001)

Keyword: International trade, Crustaceans, Tax/levy, Subsidy/incentive, Institution, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Prawn Export Charge Act 1995.

Legislation | Australia | 1995 (2001)

Keyword: International trade, Crustaceans, Tax/levy, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX