What has changed
The federal government has made an amendment to the e-monitoring direction that applies to the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery. The instrument is titled Fisheries Management (E-monitoring Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery) Amendment Direction No. 1 of 2026.
The direction is a legislative instrument made under the Fisheries Management Act 1991 and is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. It was registered on 24 July 2026 and is currently in force.
Scope of the direction
This direction applies to operators in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery. It does not apply to general small businesses outside that fishery.
What the amendment covers
The full text of the changes made by Schedule 1 of this amendment direction is not reproduced here. The specific alterations to e-monitoring requirements are set out in the direction itself, available at the Federal Register of Legislation.
Where to find the full instrument
The complete amendment direction is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00970
For clarification on how the amended e-monitoring rules apply to a specific vessel or licence, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is the administering body.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.