What has changed
The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens to include Gould's squid that is commercially harvested in accordance with Tasmania's Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015. The instrument commenced on 15 July 2026.
What the exemption means
Inclusion on the List of Exempt Native Specimens means Gould's squid harvested under the qualifying Tasmanian rules can be traded or exported without requiring individual permits under federal environmental law. The instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Qualifying condition
The exemption applies to Gould's squid that is commercially harvested in accordance with the Fisheries (Scalefish) Rules 2015 (Tas). The source summary states no additional actions are required of fishing businesses beyond compliance with those existing Tasmanian fisheries rules.
Further information
- The full text of the amendment is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00965.
- The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water administers this instrument and can be contacted regarding questions about whether a specific harvesting activity qualifies under the exemption.
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