Measuring nets and meshesMeasuring nets and meshes

Measuring nets and meshes

7.1 For the purposes of paragraph 6.1 the length of a net is determined by measuring the combined length, in metres, of the head rope and bottom rope when taut between the outermost points of the meshes that are attached to each rope respectively.

7.2 For the purposes of paragraph 6.3 the size of a mesh of a:

a) knotless trawl net is determined by measuring the average distance when the net is taut, between the inner edges of 2 diagonally opposite corners of each of 10 meshes that are at least 30 centimetres from each other; or

b) knotted trawl net is determined by measuring the average distance when the
net is taut, between the inner edges of 2 diagonally opposite knots of each of
10 meshes that are at least 30 centimetres from each other.

Revocation of previous instruments

8.1 This Instrument revokes the Torres Strait Fisheries Management Notice No. 71 from the date of commencement of this Instrument.

8.2 In accordance with s16(7A) , notwithstanding the revocation of the Torres Strait Fisheries Management Notice No. 71, any entry previously made under s21(1) of the Act in an existing licence granted under s19(2) or (3) or treaty endorsement granted for engaging in activities that were prohibited in that revoked instrument, such entry shall continue to operate as if it referred to the prohibition in this instrument.

8.3 The Torres Strait Fisheries Management Notice No.43 (prohibition on times for taking prawns); the Torres Strait Fisheries Management Notice No. 56 (prohibition on taking Morton Bay Bugs) and the Torres Strait Fisheries Management Notice No. 57 (prohibition on use of otter board gear for taking prawns) are revoked from the date of commencement of this Instrument.