What this instrument was
This was a federal environment law notice about the Tasmanian scallop fishery, made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens to add or update entries relating to this fishery, which affects what seafood species or products can be exported or traded as exempt native specimens.
Timeline
The instrument took effect on 21 July 2026. The source confirms it is no longer in force, having been repealed as of 12 October 2026.
What is not known
The source text does not specify the exact reason for repeal or what replaced it. It also does not detail the specific scallop species or trade conditions affected.
Scope
This mainly concerns commercial fishing and seafood export operators connected to the Tasmanian scallop fishery rather than general small businesses.
Key actions
- If operating in or supplying the Tasmanian scallop fishery, or exporting scallop products, check the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00985 to confirm current status and any replacement instrument.
- Contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to confirm what rules now apply to exempt native specimen status for Tasmanian scallops since this instrument was repealed.
- Review the explanatory statement and legislative text on the register page to understand what the amendment originally changed before it was repealed.
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