What this direction does
The federal government has issued the Fisheries Management (South Australia Closure) Direction 2026 under the Fisheries Management Act 1991. The direction closes a defined area of South Australian waters to fishing. The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry administers this direction.
Commencement
The direction commenced on 1 July 2026.
Who the direction applies to
The direction applies to specific people as set out in clause 5 of the instrument, titled 'To whom this applies'. The full direction at Schedule 1 defines the closure area. The source document does not detail which vessel types, licence types, or fishing methods are covered beyond what appears in the full legislative text.
The closure area
The specific area closed to fishing is defined in Schedule 1 of the direction. The source document does not reproduce the geographic boundaries of the closure area in plain text.
Key actions
- Download and read the full direction at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01257 to check whether the closure area in Schedule 1 affects your operations.
- Check clause 5 of the direction to confirm whether your licence type or fishing activity is covered.
- Contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry directly if there is uncertainty about whether this closure applies - the source document does not provide a specific contact number or email.
- Use the 'Set up an alert' function at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01257 to receive notifications of any amendments to this instrument.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.