Legislation

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Provisions

Fisheries Act 1905

Fisheries management

Covers aquatic organisms, including all aquatic animals and plants. The definition of “fish” includes molluscs and crustaceans. Certain fish are protected from sale except under licence

Marine Reserves Act 1997

Marine protected areas

 

Environment Protection Act 1986

Control of threatening processes (pollution)

Aims to enhance the quality of the environment and to control pollution



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