What has changed
The federal government has registered an amendment to the e-monitoring direction that applies to the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery. The amendment is titled Fisheries Management (E-monitoring Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery) Amendment Direction No. 1 of 2026. It was registered on 20 July 2026 and is in force.
The amendment is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
What the source does not specify
The source summary does not detail which specific changes the amendment makes to the existing e-monitoring direction. It also does not identify which specific operators within the fishery are affected beyond those operating in the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery.
Key actions
- The full amendment direction is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00972 - this is where the specific changes to e-monitoring requirements are set out.
- The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is the administering body for clarification on how the amendment applies - the source does not specify a contact number or email address.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.