List of Exempt Native Specimens updated to include Tasmanian Scallop Fishery

What has changed

The federal government has updated the List of Exempt Native Specimens by registering the List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Tasmanian Scallop Fishery) Instrument. The instrument came into force on 21 July 2026.

The amendment modifies the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 by adding a new Schedule that covers the Tasmanian Scallop Fishery.

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.

What the source does not specify

The source does not detail the specific conditions or requirements the amendment places on businesses operating in or supplying from the Tasmanian Scallop Fishery.

Where to find the full instrument

The full text of the instrument and its explanatory statement are available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00985

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