Fisheries Management Act 2007

A person must not, except as authorised by a permit issued by the

bring, or cause to be brought, into the State; or

take from any waters; or

sell, purchase or deliver; or

have possession or control of, aquatic resources of a noxious species. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:

in the case of a body corporate—$250 000;

in the case of a natural person—$120 000.

A person must not, except as authorised by a permit issued by the

release or permit to escape into any waters—

exotic fish; or

aquaculture fish; or

fish that have been kept apart from their natural habitat;

deposit in any waters—

fish of a kind referred to in paragraph (a); or

exotic aquatic plants. Maximum penalty: Maximum penalty:

in the case of a body corporate—$250 000;

in the case of a natural person—$120 000.

The Minister must, before making a decision on an application for a permit that relates to, or is to apply in respect of, a specially protected area, consult with the relevant Minister.