Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026
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
- Review the Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026 for specific compliance requirements.
- Ensure all import/export activities related to the fishery adhere to the new overcatch and undercatch regulations.
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Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026
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- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
This item is authorised by the following titles:
- Fisheries Management Act 1991
- Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Plan 2005 Latest version F2026L00311 23 March 2026
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