Fisheries Management Act 1991
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58 Interpretation
(1) In this Part, unless the contrary intention appears:
appropriate Minister, in relation to a State, means the Minister of the State for the time being administering the laws of the State relating to marine fishing.
Commonwealth Minister means the Minister.
Joint Authority fishery means a fishery in respect of which there is in force an arrangement under this Part under which the fishery is to be under the management of a Joint Authority.
(2) For the purposes of this Part, waters relevant to a State are the coastal waters of the State and the AFZ.