Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Queensland Document type Legislation Date 1984 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Marine fisheries International agreement-implementation Fishing vessel Territorial sea Traditional rights/customary rights Research Access right Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Fishing authorization Protected fishing area Protection of species Protected area Protection of habitats Wild fauna Wild flora Marine protected areas Geographical area Oceania Entry into force notes Ss 1-2 of this Act enter into force on 6 December 1984. Remaining provisions on 15 February 1985 (see s 2(2) and proc pubd Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 14 February 1985 No. S38). Abstract This Fisheries Act, consisting of 24 sections divided into four Parts and one Schedule, The provisions of this Act apply, to the extent prescribed in this section, only in the following areas: a) in connection with activities within the Protected Zone; b) within an area adjacent to the Protected Zone in relation to which there is in force at any time a proclamation under section 15(1) or (2) of the Commonwealth Act in connection with activities specified in the proclamation. The areas of applica Full text English Website www.legislation.qld.gov.au