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📜 Fish Resources Management Amendment Bill 2006

Assented toLABill 14821 June 2006

This bill amends the Fish Resources Management Act 1994 to increase penalties for offences, introduce mandatory maximum sentences for repeat offenders, and expand forfeiture powers related to illegal fishing, particularly involving foreign boats.

Impact

Commercial and recreational fishers, particularly those operating foreign boats, are affected. The bill aims to deter illegal fishing and protect Western Australian fish resources through increased penalties and asset forfeiture.

Key Changes

["Increases penalties for offences under sections 174(1) and 175(1) of the Fish Resources Management Act 1994.", "Introduces mandatory maximum sentences for individuals convicted of a third or subsequent offence against sections 174(1) or 175(1).", "Expands the power of fisheries officers to seize items believed to be liable for forfeiture.", "Mandates the forfeiture of foreign boats and related items upon conviction for offences against sections 174(1) or 175(1)."]