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

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend legislation about fisheries, and for related purposes.
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fishery management and conservation High seas International organization Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
Please see section 2.
Abstract

The Fisheries Administration Act 1991 and the Fisheries Management Act 1991 are amended so as to comply with international obligations of the commonwealth of Australia. The Fisheries Administration Act 1991 is amended in respect of disclosure of information relating to fishing activities that may involve a breach of the laws of Australia or of a foreign country. The Fisheries Management Act 1991 is amended in respect of enforcement of measures taken by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) and offences and strict liability of Australian citizens in respect of offences committed outside the Australian Fisheries Zone.

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

Fisheries Administration Act 1991.

Legislation | Australia | 1991 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Policy/planning, High seas, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX