What this instrument does
The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 to add or change provisions relating to the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery. The instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Registration and dates
The instrument was registered on 2 June 2026. It was in force from 2 June 2026 to 7 September 2026, after which it was repealed. The Federal Register of Legislation notes that a replacement or successor instrument may apply after that date.
What the changes cover
The source does not specify what exact changes were made to the exempt specimens list for the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery. The full text of the amendment is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00653.
Key actions
- Check the full text of the amendment at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00653 to understand what changes were made to the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001.
- Check the Federal Register of Legislation for any replacement or successor instrument after 7 September 2026.
- Contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for clarification on how these changes affect export or trade obligations for prawn fishery specimens.
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