High Seas Biodiversity Act 2026

A pre‑collection notice for a collection activity must:

be in the form approved, in writing, by the Minister; and

include information about the pre‑collection matters for the activity; and

include any other information prescribed by the rules; and

meet any other requirements prescribed by the rules.

The pre‑collection matters for a collection activity are the following:

the nature, purposes and objectives of the activity;

whether the activity forms part of a research program and, if so, the subject matter of that program;

the marine genetic resources proposed to be collected;

the geographical location of the activity area;

how the activity will be carried out, including:

the scientific equipment or methods to be used; and

the name, tonnage, type and class of the vessels to be used;

whether, and how, the activity will contribute to other research programs;

the period during which the activity will be carried out;

any entity providing financial support or assistance for carrying out the activity;

the contact person for the activity;

whether there are any opportunities for scientists from other countries to be involved in or associated with the activity;

whether there are any opportunities for another country to, if requested by that country, participate or be represented in the activity;

a plan (the data management plan) for managing information relevant to, or resulting from, the activity that:

is based on the principle of open and responsible data governance; and

meets any requirements set out in the rules;

any other matter prescribed by the rules.