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Commonwealth legislation
This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.
What this is: A temporary ban on commercial fishing in a specific part of the North West Slope Fishery (off Australia's north-west coast).
Who it affects: Anyone holding a permit to fish in the North West Slope Fishery, plus anyone working on their behalf.
What it does:
Key details:
Why it matters: This creates a no-fishing zone in a specific part of the fishery, likely for fish stock conservation or sustainable management purposes.
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Direct links to the current provisions in North West Slope Fishery Direction No. 02 - Area Closure.
Commencement
Application
Interpretation
5.1 In this Direction:
"fishing" means the commercial fishing activities that are referred to in section 4 of the Fisheries Management Act 1991
5.2 A term used in this Direction that is defined for the purposes of the Fisheries Management Act 1991 has the same meaning in this Direction as it has in that Act.
5.3 The origin of geographical coordinates used in this Direction is the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84).
Prohibition on fishing
6 It is directed that fishing not be engaged in the area of the Fishery described in Schedule 1 during the period of application specified in paragraph 4.
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Commencement
Application
Interpretation
5.1 In this Direction:
"fishing" means the commercial fishing activities that are referred to in section 4 of the Fisheries Management Act 1991
5.2 A term used in this Direction that is defined for the purposes of the Fisheries Management Act 1991 has the same meaning in this Direction as it has in that Act.
5.3 The origin of geographical coordinates used in this Direction is the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84).
Prohibition on fishing
6 It is directed that fishing not be engaged in the area of the Fishery described in Schedule 1 during the period of application specified in paragraph 4.