2019-07-18 OM Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Fisheries Regulation Discussion Paper

88. Clarify the definition of river mouth.
    The current definition of ‘river mouth’ in the Fisheries Regulation is ambiguous and hinders
    effective compliance. It is proposed to move to points of latitude and longitude to define these
    boundaries within the Fisheries Regulation. This is consistent with the approach used to define the
    boundaries of certain regulated waters. This would be implemented over time as areas are defined
    in consultation with the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol.
89. Clarify size limit for giant queenfish in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
    As part of the Gulf of Carpentaria Inshore Finfish Fishery review undertaken in 2010, efforts were
    made to standardise the size and in-possession limits that apply to giant queenfish in all
    Queensland waters. It has recently become apparent that these amendments inadvertently had the
    effect of only applying the size limit to recreational fishers. It is therefore proposed to amend the
    Fisheries Regulation to ensure that the size limit for this species applies to all fishers.




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