What has changed
The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens to include fish caught in the Queensland Commercial Trawl (Fin Fish) Fishery. The amendment came into force on 28 August 2026.
What the exemption means
Under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, specimens listed as exempt can be traded or exported without individual permits being required under that Act. This amendment extends that exempt status to specimens from the Queensland Commercial Trawl (Fin Fish) Fishery.
What the source does not specify
The source does not identify which fish species are affected by this amendment, nor does it detail the exact changes made to the exemption list.
Administering department and legislation
This instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Key actions
- Read the full instrument at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01111 if you operate in the Queensland Commercial Trawl (Fin Fish) Fishery and export or trade your catch - this change may affect your permit obligations.
- Contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to confirm whether your specific operation or catch species is covered by the updated exemption.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.