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Fisheries Management Amendment Act 2015.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to amend the Fisheries Management Act 1994 to make further provision for the management of fishery resources.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Indigenous peoples Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Traditional rights/customary rights Fishery management and conservation Fishing authorization Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Allocation/quota Data collection/reporting Total allowable catch Protection of species Cartilaginous fishes Authorization/permit Endangered species
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act amends the Fisheries Management Act 1994. it amends several sections dealing with the following aspects: management fishery; Management Advisory Committee; fishing boat licences; Fishing determinations and quotas; Endorsements on licences; Scientific observer programme; Provisions relating to charter fishing, etc.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Management Act 1994.

Legislation | Australia | 1994 (2018)

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Enforcement/compliance, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Size, Policy/planning, Institution, Non-governmental entity, Court/tribunal, Fishing authorization, Protection of species, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Fish disease, Animal health, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX