Policies & Legislation

Policies

The objectives, powers and functions of fisheries agencies are defined by the legislation which established them and a range of legislation which they administers. A fishery agency’s legislative basis represents the power invested in it by Parliament to manage fisheries.

There is a range of different legislative tools used by fisheries management agencies. These include Acts, Regulations, Notices and Management Plans.

Fisheries Acts set out responsibilities for the economically viable, socially acceptable and ecologically sustainable development of fisheries resources.

Fisheries Regulations outlines general regulatory requirements relevant to the management and use of fisheries resources, including how activities are to be carried out.

Fisheries Notices provide an important management tool to implement fisheries management measures promptly and in response to emerging fisheries management issues. 

Fisheries management plans identify policies and strategies for the ecologically sustainable development of fisheries. 

 

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Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013

Jurisdiction: Commonwealth


Sea Urchin and Turban Shell Restricted Fishery

Jurisdiction: NSW


Seas and Submerged Lands Act 1973 

Jurisdiction: Commonwealth


Statutory Fishing Rights Charge Act 1991 

Jurisdiction: Commonwealth


The Australian Constitution

Jurisdiction: Commonwealth


Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984

Jurisdiction: Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority


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