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Kimberley Prawn Limited Fishery — Notice of Areas Closed to Fishing for Prawns for 2026

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Prohibits prawn fishing in specified areas within the Kimberley Prawn Managed Fishery.

Details

Entity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locations
Western AustraliaShire of Derby-West KimberleyShire of CollieShire of BroomeBrunswick BayShire of YorkAdmiralty Gulf
Notice Date
31 March 2024
Reference Numbers
Notice No. 1 of 2025Order No. 6 of 2021

Notice Text

I, Nathan Harrison, as Executive Director Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, in accordance with clause 17 of the Kimberley Prawn Limited Entry Fishery Notice 1993 (the Plan) and being of the opinion that the prohibition is required in the better interests of the Kimberley Prawn Managed Fishery, do hereby cancel Notice No. 1 of 2025, dated 18 March 2025; and prohibit fishing for prawns in specified areas.

WA Government Gazette No. 34/2026 · 2 April 2026 · Page 6
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