What has been declared
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has formally declared the Tasmanian Scallop Fishery as an Approved Wildlife Trade Operation. The declaration is recorded on the Federal Register of Legislation as instrument F2026N00528.
The enabling law
The declaration is made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
Effective date
The declaration came into force on 21 July 2026.
What the declaration means
The declaration means the Tasmanian Scallop Fishery meets the legal requirements to trade in scallops as a regulated wildlife product under federal environmental law.
What the source does not specify
The source does not specify any conditions attached to the approval, any expiry date, or any obligations on individual businesses beyond the existence of this approval. The source also does not detail which vessels or quota holders are included within the declaration.
Key actions
- If you operate in or buy from the Tasmanian Scallop Fishery, confirm with your supplier or the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water that this declaration covers your specific operation.
- View the full instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00528 to check any conditions attached to the approval.
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register of Legislation for this instrument at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00528 to be notified if the declaration is varied or revoked.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.