List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Victorian Abalone Fishery) Instrument 2026

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 to modify exemptions for the Victorian Abalone Fishery. These amendments affect which native abalone specimens qualify for exemptions under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, potentially altering export eligibility for certain specimens.

Victorian abalone fishers and exporters should verify the exemption status of their specimens against the updated list. The amendment is minor in scope as it modifies a specific exemptions list rather than introducing new regulatory requirements. Non-compliance with EPBC Act export provisions may result in enforcement action by DCCEEW.