What This Notice Covers
The List of Exempt Native Specimens Amendment (Tasmanian Scallop Fishery) Instrument, July 2026 (No. 2) is a government notice updating the List of Exempt Native Specimens in relation to the Tasmanian Scallop Fishery.
The instrument was made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Timing
The instrument took effect on 23 July 2026. The Federal Register of Legislation shows it is no longer in force as of 12 October 2026.
What Is Not Known
The source text does not provide further detail on what the amendment actually changed. No specifics on scope or impact can be confirmed from the available summary.
Context
This type of listing relates to which wild-caught seafood species can be exported under environmental law. The source notes this would mainly be of interest to commercial fishing and seafood operators in Tasmania, though it does not specify affected businesses directly.
Key Actions
- Check the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00990 for the full legislative text and explanatory statement if operating in the Tasmanian scallop fishery or seafood export trade
- Confirm with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water whether this amendment affects current export exemption status, as the source does not detail the specific changes made
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.