Second Reading Speeches

Fisheries Legislation Amendment (High Seas Fishing Activities and Other Matters) Bill 2004

Type
Government
Portfolio
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
Originating house
Senate
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Fisheries Administration Act 1991
and
Fisheries Management Act 1991
to give effect to Australia’s obligations under the Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing Vessels on the High Seas; and
Fisheries Management Act 1991
to strengthen the Australian Fisheries Management Authority’s ability to deliver and enforce fisheries management in Commonwealth fisheries. Also contains a saving provision.

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