The Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery Management Plan 2003 has been updated with the "Scalefish and Shark Fishery Catch Determination 2026". This legislative instrument, effective March 25, 2026, sets the total allowable catch (TAC) for quota species within the fishery, both for the entire fishery and for specific parts of its area. The determination is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

Entities involved in the scalefish and shark fisheries, particularly those importing or exporting these species, must be aware of the new TAC limits. Compliance with these catch determinations is crucial to avoid penalties. While the document specifies the determination date as March 25, 2026, the specific compliance actions or deadlines for entities are not detailed within this excerpt, suggesting that adherence to the TAC limits is expected from the effective date onwards.