What This Notice Does
This is a Commonwealth legal notice that updates the official list of marine species exempt from certain wildlife trade controls, specifically covering the Heard Island and McDonald Islands fishery.
The notice was made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Effective Date
The notice took effect on 20 July 2026.
Details of the Change
The source does not specify any further detail on what species or conditions changed.
Scope
This is a specialist fisheries and environmental compliance matter and does not affect typical small businesses like retail, hospitality or trades.
Key Actions
- No action needed for most small business owners - this applies specifically to operators in the Commonwealth Heard Island and McDonald Islands fishery.
- Operators in this fishery can review the legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00977 to check how the exempt species list has changed.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.