What the notice does
The List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery) Instrument, October 2026 updates the official list of marine species exempt from certain wildlife trade controls, specifically relating to the Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery.
Administration
The instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Effective date
The notice took effect on 20 October 2026.
What is not specified
The source text does not specify the exact species or technical changes being made to the list. It also does not name any specific businesses, dollar amounts, or penalties.
Relevance
This type of instrument is relevant mainly to commercial fishing operators in the small pelagic fishery sector who deal in wildlife trade exemptions.
Key actions
- If operating in the Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery, check the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01396 to see exactly which species or provisions have changed
- Confirm with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water whether current exemption status is affected
- Use the site's 'Set up an alert' or 'Save this title to My Account' feature on the page to track future amendments to this instrument
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.