Tasmanian Freshwater Eel Fishery Declared an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation

What has been declared

The federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has formally declared the Tasmanian Freshwater Eel Fishery as an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation. The declaration was made on 22 July 2026 and is currently in force.

Legal basis

The declaration was made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. It is registered on the Federal Register of Legislation as instrument F2026N00521.

What the source does not specify

The source document does not specify what conditions, duration, or operational requirements apply to this approval.

Where to find the full declaration

The full declaration document is available at the Federal Register of Legislation: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00521. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water can be contacted directly for clarification on what the approval covers.

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