What has changed
The federal government has amended the List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 to include the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery. The amendment is made under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. The amendment came into force on 25 August 2026.
What exempt native specimen status means
Being listed as an exempt native specimen means that specimens from the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery can be traded or exported without needing individual export permits under federal environment law.
Key actions
- Those who buy, sell, or export Victorian Giant Crab can check the updated List of Exempt Native Specimens Instrument 2001 at legislation.gov.au/F2026L01116 to confirm whether their product qualifies for exempt status from 25 August 2026.
- Those uncertain whether this change affects their export or trade permits can contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water directly. The source does not provide a specific contact number or email.
- A legislative alert for this instrument is available at legislation.gov.au to receive notifications of any future amendments.
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