What This Determination Does
The Torres Strait Fisheries (Quotas for Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar)) (Total Allowable Catch) Determination 2026 sets the total allowable catch, or quota, for Tropical Rock Lobster, known as Kaiar, in the Torres Strait fishery for 2026.
The determination is made under the Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984 and the Torres Strait Fisheries (Quotas for Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar)) Management Plan 2018. It is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Status and Timing
The rule is already in force as of 9 October 2026.
The source text provided does not specify the actual catch limit figure or how it compares to previous years.
Key Actions
- Operators of Torres Strait rock lobster fishing businesses can check the full legislation text at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01376 for the specific catch quota figures.
- An alert can be set up on the Federal Register of Legislation page for this title to be notified of future changes.
- Confirmation can be sought from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry on how this quota applies to a fishing licence or operations.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.