What this determination covers
The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has made the Torres Strait Fisheries (Quotas for Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar)) (Total Allowable Catch) Determination 2025. This determination sets a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) in the Torres Strait fishery for 2025.
Legal basis
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.
Period in force
The current version (F2026C00168) is in force from 14 February 2026 to 30 September 2026.
Catch quantity
The source document does not specify the actual catch quantity set by this determination. The full text of the determination contains the TAC figure.
Key actions
- Holders of a Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster (Kaiar) fishing quota can check the full text of this determination at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L01406 to confirm the total allowable catch figure that applies to their quota for the period 14 February 2026 to 30 September 2026.
- Alerts for future changes to this determination can be set up via the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L01406 using the 'Set up an alert' function on the page.
- The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry can be contacted for clarification on how the TAC affects an individual quota entitlement.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.