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Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026

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Published March 23rd, 2026
Detected March 23rd, 2026
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Summary

The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has issued the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026. This determination, authorized by the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Plan 2005, sets out new regulations for the fishery.

What changed

This document establishes the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026, which is a legislative instrument authorized under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Plan 2005. The determination, effective March 23, 2026, outlines specific regulations related to overcatch and undercatch within this fishery.

Entities involved in the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery, particularly those involved in importing or exporting catch, will need to review and comply with the new determination. Compliance officers should ensure their operations align with the overcatch and undercatch provisions outlined in the legislation to avoid potential penalties. The specific implications and required actions will depend on the detailed text of the determination, which is linked for further review.

What to do next

  1. Review the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026 for specific compliance requirements.
  2. Ensure all import/export activities related to the fishery adhere to the new overcatch and undercatch regulations.

Source document (simplified)

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Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026

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- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
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Named provisions

Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026

Classification

Agency
GP
Published
March 23rd, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive
Document ID
F2026L00311

Who this affects

Applies to
Importers and exporters
Industry sector
1111 Crop Production
Activity scope
Fisheries Management
Geographic scope
Australia AU

Taxonomy

Primary area
Agriculture
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Fisheries Management Environmental Regulation

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