The purpose of this Act, consisting of 310 sections divided into ten Parts and completed by four Schedules, is to achieve sustainable development of living marine resources having regard to the need to: increase the community's understanding of the integrity of the ecosystem upon which fisheries depend; provide and maintain sustainability of living marine resources; and take account of the community's need in respect of, and community's interests in, living marine resources. The Minister may exempt a person or a class of persons from any provisions of this Act and may issue permits to take any action for the purposes listed in section 12. The Act further provides for: functions and powers of the Minister; associations and codes of practice; fisheries management plans; licences including fishing licences, marine farming licences, fish processing licences, and handling licences; quota management and agreements; protection of marine areas and habitats; research, records and development; joint management of certain fisheries; fisheries officers; marine pests and diseases; sanctions for the illegal taking or possession of fish, etc.
Australia · 1995-09-15