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 titleAn 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