Fisheries Management Act 1994

In making a fishing determination, the Secretary is to have regard to at least one scientific assessment for that species, fishery or method.

To avoid doubt, the scientific assessment may be an assessment carried out anywhere in Australia.

The Secretary may—

seek advice from the TAF Committee about a fishing determination, and

take into account that advice when making a fishing determination.

The Secretary may—

conduct public consultation in relation to a fishing determination (in any way the Secretary considers appropriate), and

take into account the results of that public consultation when making a fishing determination.

The Secretary may also have regard to any other relevant matters.