Fish Resources Management Act 1994
Legislation Committee (1989 - 2001)· 23 November 1994general_report
The WA Legislation Committee reviewed sections of the Fish Resources Management Act 1994 (FRMA) concerning Aboriginal fishing rights, designated fishing zones, and objections to authorisations. The report highlights potential conflicts between WA's Land (Titles and Traditional Usage) Act 1993 and the Commonwealth's Native Title Act 1993, pending High Court decisions.
Impact
Aboriginal communities are directly affected by the legislation concerning their traditional fishing rights. The fishing industry and the broader community are indirectly affected by the management of fish resources and designated fishing zones.
indigenousresourcesenvironmentjusticeFish Resources Management ActAboriginal fishing rightsnative titletraditional usageLand (Titles and Traditional Usage) ActNative Title ActMabolegislationWestern AustraliaHigh Courtfishing zonesCommonwealth Constitutionextinguishmentregulation
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