What changed
A federal instrument amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The amendment relates to Gould's squid harvested commercially in accordance with the Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015 (Tas). The List of Exempt Native Specimens governs which wildlife and fisheries species can be legally exported from Australia.
Commencement and status
The instrument commenced on 15 July 2026. It was listed as no longer in force from 12 October 2026, the same date as today.
Who this concerns
This is relevant only to Tasmanian commercial squid fishing operators and seafood exporters dealing in Gould's squid, not to small businesses generally.
Key actions
- Tasmanian commercial fishers or seafood exporters dealing in Gould's squid can check the current List of Exempt Native Specimens on the Federal Register of Legislation at legislation.gov.au to confirm export status.
- Businesses can contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for clarification on how this amendment affects export permits.
- This specific instrument is no longer in force as of 12 October 2026, so checking whether a newer version has replaced it is advised to be confirmed via the official register.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.