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#### 275K Scientific observer program
275K Scientific observer program
> > (1) The Minister may establish a program (a scientific observer program) for the collection of information about relevant fishing activities.
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> > (2) The purpose of the program is to assist in the administration of this Act.
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> > (3) The following information may be collected under the program—
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> > > (a) information about catch composition,
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> > > (b) information about retained and discarded catch,
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> > > (c) information about species of fish taken,
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> > > (d) information about interactions with endangered species, threatened species or vulnerable species (within the meaning of Part 7A),
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> > > (e) information of a kind prescribed by the regulations,
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> > > (f) information that is ancillary to information referred to in paragraphs (a)–(e), such as information about date, location and time, fishing gear, weather conditions, the boat used (if any) and boat speed.
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> **pt 9, div 4B (ss 275J–275T):** Ins 2015 No 59, Sch 1 \[132\].