What has changed
The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 to cover the Victorian Abalone Fishery. The amendment was registered on 16 April 2026 under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
What the instrument does
The List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument sets out which native specimens can be traded or exported without needing individual permits. This amendment adds provisions relating to the Victorian Abalone Fishery to that list.
The source document does not specify the precise changes made to the exemption list for the Victorian Abalone Fishery beyond the fact of the amendment itself.
Dates
- Registered: 16 April 2026
- In force from: 16 April 2026
- Expires: 18 August 2026
Administering department
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water administers this instrument.
Key actions
- Check the full text of this instrument at legislation.gov.au/F2026L00439 to confirm which specimens are listed as exempt and whether this affects existing export or trade permits relating to the Victorian Abalone Fishery.
- The instrument expires on 18 August 2026 - parties relying on this exemption for ongoing trade or export are required to monitor the Federal Register of Legislation for any further amendment or renewal before that date.
- Contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for clarification on how this exemption applies to specific 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.