Fisheries Act 1988

(a) to manage the aquatic resources of the Territory in accordance with the principles of ecologically sustainable development; and

(ab) to protect the environment, people and economy of the Territory from the introduction and spread of aquatic noxious species and diseases; and

(ac) to acknowledge the rights and interests of Aboriginal people and resources of significance to Aboriginal people referred to in section 2B(1) and to promote opportunities for Aboriginal people to benefit economically from aquatic resources; and

(b) to maintain a stewardship of aquatic resources that promotes fairness, equity and access to aquatic resources by all stakeholder groups, including:

(ii) the commercial fishing, aquaculture and fishing tourism industries; and

(iv) others with an interest in the aquatic resources of the Territory; and

(c) to promote the optimum utilisation of aquatic resources to the benefit of the community.

(2) Any person or body engaged in the administration, operation or enforcement of this Act must take into account the objects of this Act when exercising their powers and performing their duties.