What this instrument does
The federal government has updated the List of Exempt Native Specimens to include changes related to the Commonwealth Southern Squid Jig Fishery. The amendment modifies the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001, which governs which native specimens can be exported or traded without individual permits under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
The instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Dates
- Commenced: 3 June 2026
- Repealed: 7 September 2026
The instrument is in force until 7 September 2026, after which it is repealed.
Key actions
- Exporters or traders of squid or other native specimens from the Commonwealth Southern Squid Jig Fishery are required to check the updated List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00687 to confirm whether a catch remains exempt from individual export permit requirements before 7 September 2026.
- This instrument is repealed on 7 September 2026. The Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au is the source to check for any replacement instrument that takes effect after that date.
- Parties who are unsure whether their fishery or product is covered can contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for clarification before the repeal date.
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