4Interpretation

4 Interpretation

(1) In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

AFMA staff member means a member of the staff assisting the CEO (see section 68).

AFZ has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management Act 1991.

associated law means a law conferring powers and functions on the Authority.

Australian‑flagged boat has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management Act 1991.

Authority means the Australian Fisheries Management Authority established by section 5.

CEO means the Chief Executive Officer (see subsection 10B(1)).

co‑management arrangement has the meaning given in section 88.

Commission means the Commission established by subsection 10B(1).

commissioner means:

(a) a part‑time commissioner; or
(b) the CEO.

Compliance Agreement has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management Act 1991.

domestic fisheries management functions and powers of the Authority means the functions and powers of the Authority, other than the foreign compliance functions and powers of the Authority.

Note: The functions and powers of the Authority are set out in sections 7 and 8, and include functions and powers under associated laws.

e‑monitoring data has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management Act 1991.

fishery means a class of activities by way of fishing, including activities identified by reference to all or any of the following:

(a) a species or type of fish;
(b) a description of fish by reference to sex or any other characteristic;
(c) an area of waters or of seabed;
(d) a method of fishing;
(e) a class of boats;
(f) a class of persons;
(g) a purpose of activities.

fishing concession has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management Act 1991.

foreign boat has the same meaning as in the Fisheries Management Act 1991.

foreign compliance functions and powers of the Authority means the functions and powers of the Authority as they relate to: