Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995

A person may apply to the Minister for a permit to take any action which otherwise would contravene a provision of this Act for the following purposes:scientific research; the promotion of fishing or fish products; the development of fisheries; the development of fishing technology; educational and community awareness programs; fish stock depletion or enhancement; the collection, keeping, breeding, hatching or cultivating of rare or endangered fish; sport or recreation purposes by a person who, in the opinion of the Minister, would otherwise be unable by reason of that person's disability to engage in fishing by methods permitted under this Act;Aboriginal cultural and ceremonial activities; the development of marine farming; the marine farming of fish for research purposes pursuant to an arrangement under section 161; law enforcement; environmental monitoring; bio-prospecting.

An application for a permit is to – be in an approved form; and contain any details the Minister requires; and be accompanied by a fee determined by the Minister; and be lodged with the Minister.

The Minister may require an applicant to provide further information or a declaration relating to the application or operation of a permit.

The Minister, without any applications being made, may – issue permits authorising the taking of actions which would otherwise contravene provisions of this Act; and determine to whom any such permit is to be issued; and determine the system by which the Minister is to make a determination under paragraph (b); and determine the conditions of any such permit.