What changed
A federal instrument added the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery to the List of Exempt Native Specimens under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. The List of Exempt Native Specimens relates to export approval for native wildlife and fishery products. The instrument is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Timing
The rule started on 6 July 2026. The source record shows it was already repealed by 12 October 2026, meaning it is no longer in force.
The source text does not give details on why the instrument was repealed or what, if anything, replaced it.
Relevance
This instrument is not relevant to general small business owners outside the commercial fishing sector.
Key actions
- Businesses operating in the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery or exporting rock lobster products can check the Federal Register of Legislation page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00921 to confirm current export exemption status.
- Businesses can contact the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for clarification on what rule now applies since this instrument has been repealed.
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