9MDefinitions for Division 6

9M Definitions for Division 6

In this Division:

crustacean means any species of the phylum Crustacea.

finfish means fish of the class Osteichthyes.

giant crab includes a king crab.

mollusc means any invertebrate of the phylum Mollusca.

possess, in relation to fish on a nominated boat, includes control.

trawling includes board trawling, midwater or pelagic trawling and Danish seining.

tuna means fish:

(a) of the family Scombridae (commonly known as tuna and tuna‑like fish), except fish of the genera Scomberomorus, Scomber, Acanthocybium, Grammatorcynus and Rastrelliger (commonly known as mackerel); and
(b) of the families Istiophoridae and Xiphiidae (commonly known as billfish); and
(c) of the family Bramidae (commonly known as pomfrets or rays bream).

Victorian waters means the area described in Division 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 6.