{"id":"tas:sr-2019-062","name":"Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Amendment Rules 2019","slug":"fisheries-rock-lobster-amendment-rules-2019","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"tas","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"62 of 2019","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":184341,"registerId":"tas-tas:sr-2019-062-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-05","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### 1 Short title\n\n> These rules may be cited as the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Amendment Rules 2019](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2019-062) .","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Commencement","content":"### 2 Commencement\n\n> These rules take effect on 1 November 2019.","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Principal Rules","content":"### 3 Principal Rules\n\n> In these rules, the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) are referred to as the Principal Rules.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"4.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 4.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"5.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 5.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"6.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 6.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"7.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 7.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"8.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 8.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"9.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 9.\n\n> The amendments effected by this rule have been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"10.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 10.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"11.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 11.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"12.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 12.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"13.","sectionType":"section","heading":null,"content":"### 13.\n\n> The amendment effected by this rule has been incorporated into the authorised version of the [Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/sr-2011-092) .\n\nDisplayed and numbered in accordance with the *[Rules Publication Act 1953](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1953-050)*.\n\nNotified in the *Gazette* on 2 October 2019\n\nThese rules are administered in the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.","sortOrder":12}],"analysis":{"summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Based on available information, this appears to be a routine amendment to existing rock lobster fisheries rules with no indication of a significant expansion or contraction of scope beyond targeted regulatory adjustments. The instrument's name and effective date suggest a standard periodic update rather than a wholesale policy change."},"complexity_factors":["The document provided contains only administrative metadata — the substantive amendment text is absent, preventing full analysis","As subordinate legislation (rules under an Act), it operates within a layered regulatory framework requiring reference to the parent Act","Amendment-style instruments require cross-referencing with the principal rules to understand the net effect of changes","Sector-specific (fisheries) technical terminology may be involved in the actual provisions"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument amends Tasmania’s rock lobster rules, changing regulatory details that govern commercial and recreational fishers, licence holders and operators. It may alter size limits, seasons, gear limits or reporting and licensing requirements, but the specific amendment text isn’t included here so exact changes can’t be confirmed.\n\nEffective 1 November 2019, the rules matter because rock lobster is a major Tasmanian fishery and regulatory changes directly affect legal catch, fishing methods and compliance obligations."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The instrument changes the scope of the Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011 by incorporating several amendments into the authorised version (rules 4–13). The amendment instrument itself does not publish the substantive text of those changes; to determine precise effects and who pays or what conduct is affected, one must consult the consolidated authorised 2011 Rules. Operationally, affected parties (commercial and recreational fishers and licence holders) bear any additional compliance costs, while enforcement and administrative responsibilities sit with the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (commencement: rule 2; principal rules reference: rule 3; incorporation: rules 4–13)."},"complexity_factors":["Instrument is primarily amending and refers users to the Principal Rules (Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011) rather than restating provisions (rule 3)","Multiple amendments are ‘incorporated into the authorised version’ without substantive text in this instrument (rules 4–13), requiring consultation of the consolidated 2011 Rules to know exact changes","Commencement is fixed and short (1 November 2019) so stakeholders have limited lead time to respond (rule 2)","Administrative responsibility is allocated to a specific department, so enforcement and compliance administration are centralised (administration note)","Legal clarity depends on access to the authorised/consolidated instrument; this increases transaction costs for regulated parties and advisers"],"plain_english_summary":"These rules amend the Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011 and take effect on 1 November 2019. They incorporate a set of amendments into the authorised/consolidated version of the 2011 rules, so the legal obligations that apply to commercial and recreational rock-lobster fishers, licence holders and enforcement agencies change from that date and may alter compliance costs and operational practices."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"rejected","complexity_score":1,"rejection_reason":"This is a consolidation stub/navigation page that contains no actual legislative content. The substantive amendments are referenced but not reproduced — they have been 'incorporated into the authorised version' of the principal rules. The document provides only metadata (title, commencement date, administrative notes) and cannot be analysed for legal substance.","scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard amendment instrument with no scope creep. The document serves its intended narrow purpose of formally notifying that amendments have been incorporated into the principal rules."},"complexity_factors":["Document contains zero substantive legislative provisions","No defined terms, conditions, or operative rules included","Consists entirely of boilerplate machinery provisions (short title, commencement, incorporation notices)","Actual amendments referenced but not reproduced in the text"],"plain_english_summary":"This is a **consolidation notice** for amendments to Tasmania's rock lobster fishing regulations.\n\n**What it actually does:**\n- This document formally records that changes were made to the *Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011* (the main regulations governing rock lobster fishing in Tasmania)\n- The actual content of the amendments has been merged into the \"authorised version\" of the 2011 Rules and is not reproduced here\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Commercial rock lobster fishers in Tasmania\n- Recreational fishers who catch rock lobster\n- Anyone involved in processing or selling rock lobster\n\n**Why it matters:**\n- Fishing rules change regularly (quotas, size limits, seasons, gear rules)\n- This document tells you that rules changed on **1 November 2019**, but you need to look at the current version of the 2011 Rules to see what actually changed\n- Think of this like a \"patch notes\" entry that says \"update applied\" without listing the details\n\n**Key takeaway:** Don't rely on this document to know the current rules — it only tells you that changes happened. Check the current *Fisheries (Rock Lobster) Rules 2011* for the actual regulations."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"Unauthenticated. Configure AI_GATEWAY_API_KEY or use a provider module. Learn more: https://ai-sdk.dev/unauthenticated-ai-gateway","source":"analysis-cron"}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/fisheries-rock-lobster-amendment-rules-2019","history":"/api/acts/fisheries-rock-lobster-amendment-rules-2019/history","analysis":"/api/acts/fisheries-rock-lobster-amendment-rules-2019/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/fisheries-rock-lobster-amendment-rules-2019/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/fisheries-rock-lobster-amendment-rules-2019/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/fisheries-rock-lobster-amendment-rules-2019/documents"}}