40MMaking of fishing determination by Secretary

#### 40M Making of fishing determination by Secretary 40M Making of fishing determination by Secretary > > (1) In making a fishing determination, the Secretary is to have regard to at least one scientific assessment for that species, fishery or method. > > > (2) To avoid doubt, the scientific assessment may be an assessment carried out anywhere in Australia. > > > (3) The Secretary may— > > > > > (a) seek advice from the TAF Committee about a fishing determination, and > > > > > (b) take into account that advice when making a fishing determination. > > > (4) The Secretary may— > > > > > (a) conduct public consultation in relation to a fishing determination (in any way the Secretary considers appropriate), and > > > > > (b) take into account the results of that public consultation when making a fishing determination. > > > (5) The Secretary may also have regard to any other relevant matters. > > **pt 2A, divs 1–3 (ss 40A–40O):** Ins 2015 No 59, Sch 1 \[21\].