This Act provides the legislative framework to implement the management arrangements for pearl oyster fishery. The Act provides the legislative ability to control the level of harvest within pearl oyster fishery. This is achieved through the use of a sophisticated and effective combination of input control measures based upon limiting the number of licences allowed to operate in the fishery, setting of maximum and minimum size limits and quota limitations or total allowable catch. The Act set out procedures and requirements for obtaining pearl licences, hatchery licences and permits, farm leases, licences and permits, and provides for licensees’ conditions. The Act also provides for the establishment of the Pearling Industry Advisory Committee which shall advise the Minister or CEO concerning any matter in relation to the management, control, protection, regulation or development of pearling or hatchery activities; pearl oysters; pearl oyster hatcheries; and pearl oyster fisheries. The Act further provides for: licence fees; applications to the State Administrative Tribunal for reviews; appointment of inspectors and their powers; Commonwealth and State management of pearl oyster fisheries; proceedings for offences; etc.
أستراليا · 1990-12-17