What Has Happened
A new legal instrument, the Torres Strait Fisheries Amendment (Finfish) Management Instrument 2026, has been registered. It amends the existing Torres Strait Fisheries (Finfish) Management Instrument 2020. The instrument was registered on 13 October 2026 and is already in force.
It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under the Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984.
What The Source Confirms
The source text provided does not detail the specific changes made to the fishing rules, quotas, or conditions. It confirms only that amendments have been made to the existing instrument.
Key Actions
- Visit the Federal Register of Legislation page to view the full legislative text and explanatory statement for the specific amendments
- If a Torres Strait finfish fishing licence is held, check the amended instrument against current operating conditions to confirm compliance
- Use the 'Set up an alert' feature on the Federal Register of Legislation page for this title to be notified of further changes
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.