Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery (Overcatch and Undercatch) Determination 2026
6Determination of overcatch and undercatch
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6 Determination of overcatch and undercatch
(1) This section applies to the fishing season commencing on 1 February 2026 and ending on 31 January 2027.
(2) For the quota species listed in an item in column 1 of the table:
(a) for the purposes of paragraph 11(1)(a) and subsection 18(5) of the Plan, the determined percentage of overcatch is determined by column 2 of the table; and
(b) for the purposes of paragraph 11(1)(a) and subsection 18(5) of the Plan, the determined weight of overcatch is determined by column 3 of the table; and
(c) for the purposes of paragraph 11(1)(b) and subsection 19(3) of the Plan, the determined percentage of undercatch is determined by column 4 of the table.
| Item | Column 1Species | Column 2Determined percentage (overcatch) | Column 3Determined weight (overcatch) | Column 4Determined percentage (undercatch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bigeye tuna | 10% | 2 tonnes | 10% |
| 2 | Broadbill swordfish | 10% | 2 tonnes | 10% |
| 3 | Striped marlin | 10% | 2 tonnes | 10% |
| 4 | Yellowfin tuna | 10% | 2 tonnes | 10% |