Fisheries Act 1994

The Minister may approve a harvest strategy prepared by the chief executive if the Minister is satisfied—

the harvest strategy is consistent with the main purpose of this Act; and

this subdivision has been complied with for the harvest strategy.

As soon as practicable but no more than 3 months after the chief executive gives the Minister a harvest strategy prepared under this subdivision, the Minister must—

approve the harvest strategy; or

approve the harvest strategy subject to stated changes being made to the strategy; or

decide not to approve the harvest strategy.

If the Minister approves the harvest strategy (including subject to stated changes being made), a copy of the approved harvest strategy must be published on the department’s website.

The Minister must give public notice of the Minister’s decision under subsection (2) within 14 days after the decision is made.

The public notice must state—

the reasons for the Minister’s decision; and

if the Minister approves the harvest strategy (including subject to stated changes being made)—that a copy of the approved harvest strategy is available on the department’s website.