2009 No 522

New South Wales

Fisheries Management Legislation Amendment (Fishing Closures) Regulation 2009 under the Fisheries Management Act 1994

Her Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has made the following Regulation under the Fisheries Management Act 1994.

IAN MACDONALD, MLC Minister for Primary Industries Explanatory note The object of this Regulation is to convert a number of fishing closures that currently have effect under section 8 of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 for a period of up to 5 years to permanent prohibitions under that Act. The Regulation also makes a number of miscellaneous amendments to various fisheries management regulations. This Regulation is made under the Fisheries Management Act 1994, including sections 20, 40, 60 and 289 (the general regulation-making power).

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Fisheries Management Legislation Amendment (Fishing Closures) Regulation 2009 under the Fisheries Management Act 1994

1 Name of Regulation This Regulation is the Fisheries Management Legislation Amendment (Fishing Closures) Regulation 2009.

2 Commencement This Regulation commences on the day that it is published on the NSW legislation website.

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[1] Clause 3 Definitions Insert in alphabetical order: sea urchin means all species in the Class Echinoidea. turban shell means all species in the Family Turbinidae.

[2] Clause 8B Prohibited classes of fishing—recreational and inland restricted fishery Insert after clause 8B (4): (5) In Schedule 2, longitude and latitude coordinates are in WGS84 datum, unless otherwise provided.

[3] Clause 133BA Prescribed conditions of section 37 permits Insert at the end of the Table to the clause:

Merimbula Fishing Platform The whole of the waters within a 200m radius Any method involving the use of the of the Merimbula Fishing Platform. following fishing gear: (a) purse seine net, (b) submersible lift net (bait). Tathra Fishing Platform The whole of the waters within a 200m radius Any method involving the use of the of the Tathra Fishing Platform. following fishing gear: (a) purse seine net, (b) submersible lift net (bait). Snug Cove The whole of the waters of Snug Cove, Any method involving the use of the generally east of a line drawn from the following fishing gear: eastern extremity of Cattle Bay to a position (a) purse seine net, 50 metres along the Eden breakwater in a westerly direction from the Eden unloading (b) submersible lift net (bait). wharf.

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[4] Clause 183 Insert after clause 182:

183 Waters closed to taking of sea urchins and turban shells For the purposes of section 20 (2) of the Act, it is declared that the waters specified in the Table to this clause are waters in which the taking of sea urchins and turban shells by any method is prohibited.

Table Sandon to Red Rock The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 153°19′57.9648″ east, 29°40′25.8456″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 153°14′03.4764″ east, 29°58′52.014″ south. Red Rock to Coffs Harbour The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 153°14′03.4764″ east, 29°58′52.014″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 153°09′11.6064″ east, 30°18′31.8888″ south. Seal Rocks to Broughton Island The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 152°32′09.9384″ east, 32°26′02.3964″ south and a line drawn east from the point 152°17′16.75″ east, 32°35′25.0044″ south. Broken Bay to Sydney Harbour The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 151°19′43.8888″ east, 33°34′40.7532″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 151°16′51.2508″ east, 33°49′58.152″ south. Sydney Harbour to Bondi Beach The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 151°16′51.2508″ east, 33°49′58.152″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 151°16′37.146″ east, 33°53′30.9696″ south. Bondi Beach to Botany Bay The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 151°16′37.146″ east, 33°53′30.9696″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 151°13′19.992″ east, 34°00′05.364″ south. Bombo Beach to Werri Beach The whole of the waters between a line drawn east of the point 150°51′23.0616″ east, 34°39′26.8029″ south and a line drawn east of the point 150°50′06.7020″ east, 34°44′04.1820″ south.

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Currarong to Point Perpendicular The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the points 150°49′20.4636″ east, 34°58′58.6668″ south, and 150°49′20.4636″ east, 35°00′49.5396″ south and a line drawn east from the point 150°48′16.236″ east, 35°05′39.9084″ south. Inside Jervis Bay The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 150°48′16.236″ east, 35°05′39.9084″ south, and a line drawn east from the point l50°46′06.0456″ east, 35°06′43.992″ south. Malua Bay to Burrewarra Point The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 150°13′51.1356″ east, 35°47′34.5696″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 150°14′07.7244″ east, 35°50′06.0324″ south. Cuttagee Point to Thibbul Inlet (Murrah) The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 150°03′18.2196″ east, 36°29′16.6056″ south and a line drawn east from the point 150°03′27.1296″ east, 36°31′32.7576″ south. Bithry Inlet to Barounda Inlet The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 150°01′12.2052″ east, 36°37′46.8768″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 149°59′41.7444″ east, 36°41′09.3264″ south. Mowarry Point to Saltwater Beach The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 150°00′16.5996″ east, 37°08′29.1552″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 150°00′11.484″ east, 37°10′10.8336″ south. Black Head Anchorage to Nadgee Lake The whole of the waters between a line drawn east from the point 149°58′21.5148″ east, 37°26′26.358″ south, and a line drawn east from the point 149°58′21.1764″ east, 37°27′54.9648″ south.

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[5] Schedule 2 Prohibited classes of fishing—recreational and inland restricted fishery Insert the following before the matter relating to Richmond River (Lower Reaches)—Traps:

Tweed River Entrance—Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving All year. the Tweed River, from its fish. the use of a trap (other confluence with the South than a bait trap). Pacific Ocean upstream to a line drawn east-west across the river and intersecting the most northern extremity of Ukerebagh Island. Tweed River—Wommin Lake and Wommin Lagoon The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving All year. Wommin Lake and fish. the use of a net, other Wommin Lagoon, adjacent than the following: to the main road from (a) a dip or scoop net Chinderah to Fingal (Fingal (prawns), Road). (b) a landing net. Tweed River—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving All year. the Tweed River and its fish. the use of a net or trap, tributaries, from a line other than the following: drawn across the river 400 (a) a landing net, metres downstream of the face of the weir wall at (b) a bait trap. Bray Park, upstream to its source. Rous River—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving All year. the Rous River and its fish. the use of a net or trap tributaries, from the Boat (other than a landing Harbour Bridge upstream to net). its source.

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[6] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Iluka—Woody Bay:

Clarence River (Crystal Bay)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method All year. Crystal Bay, upstream of a involving the use of a line drawn from the centre of net (other than a the turning circle of landing net). Westringa Place to the northern-most point of Witonga Drive. Clarence River—Crab Trap The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method All year. the Clarence River together involving the use of a with all its lakes, lagoons, crab trap. inlets, channels, creeks and tributaries upstream of a line drawn across the River from the boat ramp adjacent to the Maclean Court House (ie. the Old Ashby Ferry crossing). Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method All year. Sportsman’s Creek, together involving the use of a with its creeks, tributaries net (other than a and inlets from the weir landing net). above Lawrence upstream to its source. Clarence River (Orara River)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method All year. the Orara River and the involving the use of a creeks and tributaries net (other than a feeding into the Orara River, landing net). upstream from a line drawn across the Orara River at is junction with Jacky’s Creek (located approximately 11km upstream of the junction of the Orara and Clarence Rivers).

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Clarence River (Headwaters)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method All year. the Mann River (Mitchell involving the use of a River), Nymbodia River, and net (other than a the upper reaches of the landing net). Clarence River together will all their lakes, lagoons, inlets, channels, creeks and tributaries upstream from a line drawn across the Clarence River at the power line above the rapids approximately 5km upstream of Copmanhurst.

[7] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to the Kalang River:

Nambucca River and Warrell Creek—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Nambucca River and Warrell fish. involving the use of a 6pm Friday to Creek together with their net, other than the 6pm Sunday in creeks and tributaries. following: each week, or to (a) a hand-hauled 6pm Monday if prawn net, Monday is a public holiday. (b) a dip or scoop On any weekday net (prawns), (other than a (c) a landing net. Monday) that is a public holiday: the period from 6am to 6pm. Nambucca River Entrance—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. that part of the Nambucca fish. involving the use of a River from its confluence net, other than the with the South Pacific Ocean following: (including the waters of Inner (a) a dip or scoop Harbour and Siberia Lagoon) net (prawns), upstream to the causeway to Stuart’s Island and a line (b) a hoop or lift extending from the southern net, end of the causeway on (c) a landing net. Stuart’s Island generally east along the mean high water

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mark to 30°39.270′S 152°59.770′Ε (on the south-eastern side of Stuart’s Island), then across the Nambucca River to 30°39.410′S 153°00.170′Ε (on the most northerly point of the western bank of Warrell Creek), then across Warrell Creek to 30°39.410′S 153°00.360′Ε (on the eastern bank of Warrell Creek). Warrell Creek—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Warrell Creek together with fish. involving the use of a all its creeks and tributaries net or trap, other than from the Scotts Head boat the following: ramp adjacent to Warrell (a) a landing net, Creek Reserve upstream to its source. (b) a bait trap.

[8] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park:

Macleay River—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving All year. the Macleay River and its fish. the use of a net (other creeks, tributaries, than a landing net). billabongs and lagoons, from the Kempsey Railway Bridge upstream to its source. South West Rocks Creek—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving All year. South West Rocks Creek fish. the use of a net, other from its confluence with the than the following: South Pacific Ocean (a) a dip or scoop upstream to its source. net (prawns), (b) a landing net.

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[9] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Killick Creek:

Camden Haven—Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Camden Haven Inlet upstream fish. involving the use of of its confluence with the a net (other than a South Pacific Ocean to a line landing net). drawn from the western rock wall of the public baths adjacent to Pioneer Street to the western point of the entrance to Gogleys Creek and including the waters of the creek to a line drawn directly south of the southern most point of Gogleys Island.

[10] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Crowdy Head Boat Harbour—Nets and Traps:

Manning River—Upper Reaches The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Manning River and tributaries, fish. involving the use of a upwards to its source from a net (other than a line drawn across the river at landing net). the junction of Cedar Party Creek, including that creek.

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[11] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Wallis Lake:

Wallis Lake (Forster Keys Canal Estate)—Nets The whole of the canal waters Any species of fish. Any method involving All year. of Forster Keys Estate, the use of a net, other adjacent to (but not including) than the following: Pipers Creek, contained (a) a dip or scoop within the following: net (prawns), (a) a line drawn across the (b) a hoop or lift entrance to Wyuna net, Canal, (c) a landing net. (b) a line drawn from the south-west corner of Lot No.1 Wyuna Place to the north-west corner of Lot No.87 Elouera Crescent, (c) a line from the south-east corner of Lot No.160 Elizabeth Parade to the south-west corner of Lot No. 116 Sirius Key. Wallamba River—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method involving All year. Wallamba River and its the use of a net (other tributaries, upstream to its than a landing net). source from the Pacific Highway bridge at Nabiac. Hunter River (South Channel)—Shellfish The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method. All year. ‘South Channel’, Hunter shellfish (Class: River, downstream from the GASTROPODA / northernmost extremity of BIVALVIA). Hexham Island to a line across the river from the southernmost extremity of Walsh Point to the eastern side of Selwyn Street.

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Hunter River—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method involving All year. the Hunter River and its the use of a net or trap, tributaries, from the other than the Fitzgerald Bridge at following: Raymond Terrace, upstream (a) a dip or scoop to the junction of the Hunter net (prawns), and Paterson Rivers. (b) a landing net, (c) a bait trap. Hunter River—Prawn Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method involving The period the Hunter River, together the use of the from June to with all its creeks, tributaries following: October and inlets, from a line drawn (a) a hand- hauled (both south-westerly from the boat prawn net, months ramp adjacent to Punt Road, inclusive) in Stockton, to the eastern (b) a push or each year. extremity of the State scissors net Dockyard (Dyke Point), (prawns). upstream to its junction with the Williams River. Hunter River (Upper Reaches) and Paterson River The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method, other All year. the Hunter and Paterson than the following: Rivers and their tributaries, (a) a hand held upstream from a line drawn line, across the Hunter River at the junction of those rivers. (b) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (c) a landing net, (d) a bait trap. Hunter River (Lower Reaches)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method involving All year. the Hunter River from its the use of a net, other confluence with the South than the following: Pacific Ocean, upstream to a (a) a dip or scoop line drawn south-westerly net (prawns), from the boat ramp adjacent to Punt Road, Stockton, to the (b) a landing net. eastern extremity of the State Dockyard (Dyke Point), including Throsby and Carrington Basins.

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Williams River (Lower Reaches)—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method involving All year. the lower Williams River the use of a net or trap, upstream to the James Scott other than the Bridge at Seaham. following: (a) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (b) a landing net, (c) a bait trap. Williams River (Upper Reaches)—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method, other All year. the Williams River and its than the following: tributaries, from the James (a) a hand held Scott Bridge at Seaham, line, upstream to its source. (b) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (c) a landing net. Throsby Creek—Shellfish The whole of the waters of Any species of the Any method. All year. Throsby Creek and its following: tributaries, upstream from the (a) shellfish Cowper Street road bridge. (Class: GASTROPODA / BIVALVIA), (b) crustaceans (Phylum: CRUSTACEA). Throsby Creek—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method, other All year. Throsby Creek and its than the following: tributaries, upstream from the (a) a hand held Cowper Street road bridge. line, (b) a landing net, (c) a bait trap.

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[12] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Cockrone Lake:

Brisbane Water (Saratoga Area)—Shellfish The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method. All year. Brisbane Water from mean high shellfish (Class: water mark at the Public Wharf, GASTROPODA View Parade, Saratoga, then / BIVALVIA). along the Saratoga foreshore to Veteran Hall Wharf, Saratoga, and extending 200 metres offshore. Brisbane Water (Ettalong)—Digging The whole of the waters and Any species of Any method All year. intertidal zone of Brisbane Water fish. involving the use of from the mean high water mark to a spade or fork. the middle of the estuary, and extending from the boat ramp at the southern end of Ettalong Beach (at the end of Kourung Street) to the Maitland Bay Drive road bridge at The Rip. Brisbane Water (Cockle Creek)—Digging The whole of the waters and Any species of Any method All year. intertidal zone of Brisbane Water, fish. involving the use of upstream to its source, from a line a spade or fork. drawn from a post located at the high water mark at 33°29.418′S 151°29.354′E near the western end of Oyster Lease 76-199, adjacent to Myler Avenue (suburb of Empire Bay), generally north-westerly to the nearest point on the opposite shore at Davistown (includes waters of Cockle Creek, Cockle Channel, Empire Bay, Cockle Broadwater, Cockle Bay and Kincumber Creek).

[13] Schedule 2 Insert after paragraph (c) in Column 3 of the matter relating to Hawkesbury River—Brisbane Water/Broken Bay: (d) lobster trap.

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[14] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Hawkesbury River—Brisbane Water/Broken Bay entrance:

Hawkesbury River (Patonga Creek)—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Patonga Creek, its creeks, fish. involving the use of 12pm Friday to tributaries and inlets, upstream a net (other than a 6pm Sunday in of its confluence with the landing net). each week. Hawkesbury River, being a line drawn north-easterly from the easternmost foreshore corner of Oyster Farm no. 59-30 (section 2), on the western foreshore, to the southernmost extremity of the reserve on the opposite foreshore. Hawkesbury River (Mooney Mooney Creek)—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Mooney Mooney Creek, its fish. involving the use of 6pm Friday to 6pm creeks, tributaries and inlets a net (other than a Sunday in each upstream to its source from the landing net). week, or 6pm Pacific Highway bridge. Friday to 6pm the following Monday if Monday is a public holiday. Hawkesbury River (Cowan Creek and Jerusalem Bay)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Cowan Creek, its creeks, fish. involving the use of tributaries and inlets (including a net (other than a Jerusalem Bay), upstream to its landing net). source from a line drawn generally north from Cowan Point, to the eastern extremity of the headland on the opposite side of the creek. Hawkesbury River (Upper Reaches)—Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Hawkesbury River, its creeks, fish. involving the use of tributaries and inlets, upstream a net (other than a to its source from the road landing net). bridge at Windsor.

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Hawkesbury River (Patonga Creek)—Hand-hauled Prawn Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Patonga Creek, its creeks, fish. involving the use of tributaries and inlets, upstream a hand-hauled prawn of its confluence with the net. Hawkesbury River, being a line drawn north-easterly from the easternmost foreshore corner of Oyster Farm no. 59-30 (section 2), on the western foreshore, to the southernmost extremity of the reserve on the opposite foreshore.

[15] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Sydney Harbour—Intertidal Protected Areas:

Port Jackson—Shellfish The whole of the tidal waters of Any species of Any method. All year. Port Jackson and its tributaries, shellfish upstream of a line drawn from the (Class: northern extremity of South GASTROPODA Head, to the southern extremity of / BIVALVIA). North Head. Port Jackson (North Harbour)—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of North Any species of Any method All year. Harbour, north of a line drawn on fish. involving the use of a bearing of 115 degrees from the a net or trap, other eastern extremity of Forty than the following: Baskets Beach, to the southern (a) a landing net, extremity of Manly Point, northern boundary of North (b) a lobster trap, Harbour Aquatic Reserve. (c) a bait trap. Port Jackson (Hunters Bay)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Hunters Bay, Middle Harbour, fish. involving the use of January to March enclosed by a line drawn a net (other than a (both months generally south-easterly from landing net). inclusive) in each Wyargine Point to the western year and the end of Cobblers Beach. period from October to December (both months inclusive) in each year.

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Port Jackson (Middle Harbour)—Nets The whole of waters of Middle Any species of Any method All year. Harbour and its tributaries, fish. involving the use of upstream of the Roseville Bridge a net (other than a (Warringah Road). landing net). Port Jackson (Darling Harbour and Bays)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Darling Harbour, Johnston’s Bay, fish. involving the use of White Bay, Rozelle Bay, and a net (other than a Blackwattle Bay, south of a line landing net). drawn from the NSW Maritime tower, to Darling Street ferry wharf. Lane Cove River—Nets The whole of the waters of that Any species of Any method All year. part of the Lane Cove River, fish. involving the use of together with its bays and a net (other than a tributaries, from the Epping landing net). Highway Bridge, upstream to a line drawn between two posts on opposite sides of the river at Little Blue Gum Creek. Lane Cove River (Little Blue Gum Creek to Boatshed) The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method. All year. Lane Cove River and its fish. tributaries, from a line drawn between two posts on opposite banks of the river at the junction of Little Blue Gum Creek, (approximately 50 metres downstream of the weir), upstream to a line drawn from a post at the boatshed, to a post on the opposite bank. Lane Cove River (Boatshed to Fern Valley) The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method, other All year. Lane Cove River from a line fish. than the following: drawn from a post at the boatshed (a) a landing net to a post on the opposite bank, (but only if upstream to a line drawn across the fish the river between two posts on caught are opposite sides of the river, at released picnic area number 20 (Fern alive), Valley).

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(b) the use of up to two hand held lines with fly or lure attached from an unpowered vessel (but only if the fish caught are released alive). Lane Cover River (Upstream of Fern Valley) The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method, other All year. Lane Cove River upstream of fish. than the following: Fern Valley from a line drawn (a) a landing net across the river between two (but only if posts on opposite sides of the the fish river. caught are released alive), (b) the use of up to two hand held lines with no more than two hooks or three treble hooks attached to a lure (but only if the fish caught are released alive). Parramatta River (Silverwater to Parramatta Weir)—Nets The whole of the tidal waters of Any species of Any method All year. the Parramatta River and its fish. involving the use of tributaries, from the Silverwater a net, other than the Road bridge, upstream to the following: Parramatta Weir (excluding the (a) a dip or scoop waters of Duck River). net (prawns), (b) a landing net.

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Parramatta River (Homebush Bay) The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method. All year. Homebush Bay, together with its fish. creeks and tributaries, upstream (south) to its source from a line drawn between Rhodes Point and Wentworth Point. Parramatta River (Duck River) The whole of the waters of Duck Any species of Any method. All year. River, together with its creeks and fish. tributaries, upstream to its source from its junction with Parramatta River.

[16] Schedule 2 Omit “33°54.570′S, 151°16.180′E, then generally south-westerly to a point 33°55.060′S, 151°15.480′E” from Column 1 of the matter relating to Clovelly Bay and Gordons Bay. Insert instead “33°54.950′S, 151°16.300′E, then generally south-westerly to a point 33°55.100′S, 151°15.800′E”.

[17] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Botany Bay—Woronora:

Woolooware Bay The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method. All year. Woolooware Bay within the shellfish boundaries of a line drawn from (Class: the northern extremity of Taren GASTROPODA Point to the port channel marker / BIVALVIA). situated approximately 600m north, north-west from the western extremity of Pelican Point, then from that channel marker in a south-westerly direction to Shell Point, then following the foreshore in a northerly direction to the point of commencement.

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Botany Bay and Georges River The whole of the waters of Botany Oysters. Any method except All year. Bay and the Georges River, when taken in together with all their tributaries, accordance with the New creeks, bays, lakes and inlets. South Wales Shellfish Program under the Food Regulation 2004. Salt Pan Creek The whole of the waters of Salt Any species of Any method involving All year. Pan Creek upstream of a line fish. the use of a trap. drawn commencing at the Henry Lawson Drive road bridge across Salt Pan Creek to the nearest point on the opposite bank. Georges River The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method involving All year. Georges River upstream of a line fish. the use of a trap. drawn generally westerly from the Rabaul Road boat ramp at Georges Hall, including Prospect Creek, Cabramatta Creek and Chipping Norton Lake.

[18] Schedule 2 Omit all the words in Column 3 of the matter relating to Port Kembla—Outer Harbour. Insert instead “Any method involving the use of a net or trap (other than a landing net).”.

[19] Schedule 2 Omit the matter relating to Shoalhaven River—Lady Denman Heritage Complex. Insert instead:

Currambene Creek—Lady Denam Heritage Complex The waters comprised in Lady Any species of Any method. All year. Denman Heritage Complex Fish fish. Enclosure in the Currambene Creek (Crown Lands reserve number R96376; Shoalhaven City Council reserve number BHU603).

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Shoalhaven River (Tallowa Dam) The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method. All year. Shoalhaven River from the fish. Tallowa Dam wall, downstream for a distance of 300 metres to a line drawn across the river indicated by two posts on opposite banks of the river. Crookhaven River Entrance—Traps The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Crookhaven River from its fish. involving the use of confluence with the South Pacific a trap (other than a Ocean upstream to a line drawn bait trap). from the western extremity of Orient Point, generally north-easterly to the south-eastern extremity of Haven Island, then generally easterly to the western extremity of the training wall of Comerong Island.

[20] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to St Georges Basin including Sussex Haven:

Swan Lake—Nets The whole of the waters of Swan Any species of Any method All year. Lake bounded by a line fish. involving the use of a commencing at a post marked “FD” net, other than the on the eastern foreshore of Swan following: Lake at the intersection of the (a) a dip or scoop western prolongation of the net (prawns), southern boundary of portion 54 with the high water mark, then by a (b) a landing net. line bearing due west for 91m, then by a northerly line to a point 91m due west of a post marked “FD” on the said foreshore at the intersection of the western prolongation of the northern boundary of portion 56, then by a line easterly to that post, and then generally southerly by the high-water mark to the point of commencement.

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Canal Lagoon or Berrara Creek—Nets The whole of the waters of Canal Any species of Any method All year. Lagoon or Berrara Creek from their fish. involving the use of a confluence with the South Pacific hoop or lift net. Ocean upstream to their source. Tabourie Lake—Nets The whole of the waters of Tabourie Any species of Any method All year. Lake, its creeks and tributaries fish. involving the use of a upstream from its confluence with hoop or lift net. the South Pacific Ocean. Willinga Lake—Nets The whole of the waters of Willinga Any species of Any method All year. Lake (including its entrance) fish. involving the use of a together with all its creeks, inlets net, other than the and bays. following: (a) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (b) a landing net. Butler’s Creek—Nets The whole of the waters of Butler’s Any species of Any method All year. Creek from its confluence with the fish. involving the use of a South Pacific Ocean upwards to its net, other than the source. following: (a) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (b) a landing net.

[21] Schedule 2 Insert after the matter relating to Sandy Beach Creek and Bournda Lagoon:

Merimbula Lake—Shellfish The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method. All year. Merimbula Lake downstream shellfish (Class: from the causeway traffic bridge GASTROPODA (Authur Kaine Drive) to its / BIVALVIA). confluence with the South Pacific Ocean.

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Merimbula Lake—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Merimbula Lake and its creeks fish. involving the use of and tributaries from its confluence a hoop or lift net. with the South Pacific Ocean upstream to its source. Towamba River—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Towamba River and its creeks and fish. involving the use of tributaries upstream from its a net, other than the confluence with the South Pacific following: Ocean in Twofold Bay. (a) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (b) a landing net.

[22] Schedule 2 Omit all the words in Columns 3 and 4 of the matter relating to Nadgee River. Insert instead:

Any method All year. involving the use of a net or trap, other than the following: (a) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (b) a landing net, (c) a bait trap.

[23] Schedule 4 Waters in which spearfishing is prohibited Omit “33°54.570′S, 151°16.180′E, then generally south-westerly to a point 33°55.060′S, 151°15.480′E” from the matter relating to Clovelly Bay and Gordons Bay. Insert instead “33°54.950′S, 151°16.300′E, then generally south-westerly to a point 33°55.100′S, 151°15.800′E”.

[24] Schedule 4 Omit the matter relating to Gordons Bay.

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2.1 Fisheries Management (Estuary General Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006

[1] Appendix, Schedule 1 Other restrictions on areas of operation Insert after the matter relating to All waters—Garfish net (hauling):

Tweed River—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Tweed River and its tributaries, fish. involving the use of 6am Saturday to from its source to a line drawn net, other than the 6am the from the southern point of following: following Rocky Point generally easterly (a) a dip or Monday in each to Fingal Road at the entrance scoop net week. of Wommin Lagoon, and (prawns), including Terranora Creek, Terranora Broadwater and (b) a push or Cobaki Broadwater and their scissors net tributaries. (prawns), (c) a hand-hauled prawn net, (d) a landing net. Tweed River (Lower Reaches)—Summer Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Tweed River and its tributaries, fish. involving the use of October in any from a line drawn from the a meshing net, other year to May in southern point of Rocky Point than when the net is the next year generally easterly to Fingal used by the method (both months Road at the entrance of of splashing (that is, inclusive). Wommin Lagoon, upstream to shooting the net, the bridge at Barneys Point, immediately and including Terranora Creek, splashing and Terranora Broadwater and retrieving it as a Cobaki Broadwater and their continuous tributaries. operation).

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Tweed River (Lower Reaches)—Winter Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Tweed River, together with its fish. involving the use of June to August bays, inlets and tributaries, a meshing net, other (both months downstream of Barneys Point than: inclusive) in each Bridge and including (a) when the net year. Terranora Creek and Terranora is set for a and Cobaki Broadwaters and period of their tributaries. less than 3hours, or (b) when the net is used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Tweed River (Cobaki Broadwater)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Cobaki Broadwater, upstream fish. involving the use of 15 May to of the mouth of Cobaki Creek. a meshing net, other 31 August in than when the net is each year (both used by the method dates inclusive). of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation).

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Tweed River (Terranora Broadwater)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Terranora Broadwater, fish. involving the use of 15 May to upstream of the mouth of a meshing net, other 31 August in Bilambil and Duroby Creeks. than when the net is each year (both used by the method dates inclusive). of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Tweed River—Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Tweed River and its tributaries, fish. involving the use of sunrise to sunset. from the road bridge at a meshing net. Murwillumbah, upstream to a line drawn across the river 400 metres below the face of the weir wall at Bray Park. Tweed River (Upper Reaches)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Tweed River and its tributaries, fish. involving the use of 15 May to upstream of the road bridge at a meshing net, other 31 August in Murwillumbah. than when the net is each year (both used by the method dates inclusive). of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Tweed River—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Tweed River and its tributaries, fish. involving the use of from the weir at Bray Park net or trap (other downstream to a line drawn than a landing net). across the river 400 metres from the face of the weir wall.

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Rous River—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Rous River, upstream of the fish. involving the use of 15 May to Kynnumboon road bridge. a meshing net, other 31 August in than when the net is each year (both used by the method dates inclusive). of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation).

[2] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to the Clarence River:

Clarence River—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Clarence River, together with fish. involving the use of 8am Saturday to all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, the following: 8am the channels, creeks and (a) a garfish net following tributaries, from its confluence (bullringing), Monday in each with the South Pacific Ocean week. upstream to its source. (b) a meshing net. Clarence River—Prawn Net (Hauling) The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Clarence River together with fish. involving the use of a all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, prawn net (hauling). channels, creeks and tributaries, from its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean upward to its source. Clarence River (Lower Reaches)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Clarence River and its fish. involving the use of a tributaries, from its confluence meshing net, unless with the South Pacific Ocean the net is used by (excluding the Recreational either of the Fishing Havens and Lake following methods Wooloweyah), upstream to a known as splashing: line drawn acrosss the main (a) shooting the arm of the Clarence River from net, the southern-most extremity of immediately Paddy’s Point south-easterly to splashing and

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the north-western corner of retrieving it as portion 166 at Taloumbi and a continuous upstream to a line drawn across operation, the North Arm of the Clarence (b) shooting the River from the western bank of net in a ring or the entrance to the Esk River semi-circle, southerly to the north-western remaining in corner of portion 151 at attendance of Harwood, including the Esk the net while it River, Romiaka Channel, is set and Freeburn Island Channel, commencing Yamba Channel, Shallow retrieval of the Channel, Micallo Channel and net within 45 Oyster Channel, to a line drawn ′ minutes of the from 153°19.772 E, net being shot. 29°27.767′S (the southern-most point of the eastern bank of Oyster Channel) north north-west to 153°19.697′E, 29°27.530′S (the immediately opposite bank on Micallo Island just north of the channels to Lake Wooloweyah). Clarence River (Lower Reaches)—Hauling Net (General Purpose) The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from main channel of the Clarence fish. involving the use of a 8am Saturday to River from a line drawn hauling net (general 8am the between the NSW Maritime purpose). following Navigation Aid No 097 Monday in each (located on the downside of the week, other than most easterly opening in during the period Middle Wall) then from April to north-westerly across the river August (both to the western extremity of months inclusive) Moriarty’s Wall, upstream to a in each year. line drawn from the western bank of Palmer’s Channel to the wharf at the Harwood slipway on the northern side of the main channel of the Clarence River.

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Clarence River (North Arm)—Hauling Net (General Purpose) The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from North Arm of the Clarence fish. involving the use of a 8am Saturday to River from its junction with the hauling net (general 8am the main channel of the Clarence purpose). following River at Iluka, upstream to the Monday in each Mororo Bridge. week, other than during the period from April to August (both months inclusive) in each year. Clarence River (Yamba Bay and Oyster Channel)—Hauling Net (General Purpose) The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Yamba Bay, Freeburn Island fish. involving the use of a 8am Saturday to Channel, Yamba Channel and hauling net (general 8am the Oyster Channel (excluding the purpose). following Recreational Fishing Haven) Monday in each upstream to a line drawn from week, other than 153°19.772′E, 29°27.767′S during the period (the southern most point of the from April to eastern bank of Oyster August (both Channel) north north-west to months inclusive) 153°19.697′E, 29°27.530′S in each year. (the immediately opposite bank on Micallo Island just north of the channels to Lake Wooloweyah). Clarence River (other waters)—Hauling Net (General Purpose) The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Clarence River, other than the fish. involving the use of a 8am Saturday to following: hauling net (general 8am the (a) the waters adjacent to purpose). following Wave Trap Beach Monday in each located at the western week. end of the northern breakwall at the entrance to the Clarence River, (b) the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence River Lower Reaches)— Hauling Net (General Purpose),

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(c) the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence River (North Arm)—Hauling Net (General Purpose), (d) the waters set out in this Schedule under the heading Clarence River (Yamba Bay and Oyster Channel)—Hauling Net (General Purpose). Note. The use of a hauling net (general purpose) is permitted in the waters described in paragraphs (a)–(d) on weekends during the ‘mullet travelling season’. Clarence River (Crystal Bay)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Crystal Bay, upstream of a line fish. involving the use of a drawn from the centre of the net (other than a turning circle of Westringa landing net). Place to the northern-most point of Witonga Drive. Clarence River—Fish Trap The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Clarence River, other than the fish. involving the use of a September in any waters bounded by a line drawn fish trap. year to April in from the downstream side of the next year the most easterly opening in (both months Middle Wall across to the inclusive). western extremity of Moriarty’s Wall, then upstream to a wooden peg marked “FT1” located at the upstream end of the training wall which runs adjacent to Spencer Street boat ramp at Iluka, then westerly to the NSW Maritime Lead beacon number 037 located adjacent to the south eastern extremity of Goodwood Island, then upstream to the NSW Maritime Lead beacon number 041, then in a line south westerly to the north western extremity of Freeburn Island, then downstream along the

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north eastern side of Freeburn Island and north eastern side of Middle Training Wall to the point of commencement. Clarence River (Palmer’s Channel)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Palmer’s Channel, from its fish. involving the use of a confluence with the Clarence meshing net, unless River upstream to its the net is used by confluence with Lake either of the Wooloweyah. following methods known as splashing: (a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation, (b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. Clarence River (Lake Wooloweyah)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Lake Wooloweyah. fish. involving the use of a September in any meshing net, unless year to May in the net is used by the following either of the year (both following methods months known as splashing: inclusive). (a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,

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(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. Clarence River—Crab Trap The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Clarence River together with fish. involving the use of a all its lakes, lagoons, inlets, crab trap. channels, creeks and tributaries, upstream of a line drawn across the River from the boat ramp adjacent to the Maclean Court House (the Old Ashby Ferry crossing). Clarence River (Broadwater)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of that Any species of Any method involving All year. that part of the Broadwater fish. the use of a meshing north of a line from the post net, unless the net is marked “FD1” on the foreshore used by either of the of Emerald’s Point, generally following methods westerly to the post marked known as splashing: “FD2” located on Neddy’s (a) shooting the Point. net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation, (b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

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Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving The period from Sportsman’s Creek from its fish. the use of a meshing 15 May to junction with the Clarence net, unless the net is 31 August in each River upstream to the weir used by either of the year (both dates above Lawrence. following methods inclusive). known as splashing: (a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation, (b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. Clarence River (Sportsman’s Creek)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Sportsman’s Creek, together fish. involving the use of a with its creeks, tributaries and net (other than a inlets from the weir above landing net). Lawrence upstream to its source. Clarence River (Shark Creek)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving The period from Shark Creek, upstream from its fish. the use of a meshing 15 May to junction with the South Arm of net, unless the net is 31 August in each the Clarence River. used by either of the year (both dates following methods inclusive). known as splashing: (a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation,

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(b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot. Clarence River (Coldstream River)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method involving The period from Coldstream River, upstream of fish. the use of a meshing 15 May to the Tucabia road bridge to its net, unless the net is 31 August in each junction with Deep Creek. used by either of the year (both dates following methods inclusive). known as splashing: (a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation, (b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

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Clarence River—Eel Trap The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method involving All year. Orara River upstream of the fish. the use of an eel trap. Gwydir Highway road bridge, and the main arm of the Clarence River from the powerlines that extend from Carrs Island across the top of Susan Island to the western bank of the River, downstream to a line drawn across the river at the eastern most end (the bottom end) of Elizabeth Island. Clarence River (Upper Reaches)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Clarence River, including the fish. involving the use of a 15 May to 31 Orara River and all tributaries meshing net, unless August in each upstream from the Koolkhan the net is used by year (both dates Power Station. either of the inclusive). following methods known as splashing: (a) shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation, (b) shooting the net in a ring or semi-circle, remaining in attendance of the net while it is set and commencing retrieval of the net within 45 minutes of the net being shot.

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Clarence River (Orara River)—Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Orara River and the creeks and fish. involving the use of a tributaries feeding into the net (other than a Orara River, upstream from a landing net). line drawn across the Orara River at is junction with Jacky’s Creek (located approximately 11km upstream of the junction of the Orara and Clarence Rivers).

[3] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Oyster Creek:

Nambucca River and Warrell Creek—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Nambucca River and Warrell fish. involving the use of 6pm Friday to Creek together with their creeks a net, other than the 6pm Sunday in and tributaries. following: each week, or to (a) a prawn net 6pm Monday if (hauling), Monday is a public holiday. (b) a hand-hauled On any weekday prawn net, (other than a (c) a dip or scoop Monday) that is a net (prawns), public holiday: (d) a landing net. the period from 6am to 6pm. Nambucca River Entrance—Nets The whole of the waters of that Any species of Any method All year. part of the Nambucca River fish. involving the use of from its confluence with the a net, other than the South Pacific Ocean (including following: the waters of Inner Harbour and (a) a dip or scoop Siberia Lagoon) upstream to the net (prawns), causeway to Stuart’s Island and a line extending from the (b) a hoop or lift southern end of the causeway net, on Stuart’s Island generally east (c) a landing net. along the mean high water mark to 30°39.270′S 152°59.770′Ε (on the south-eastern side of Stuart’s Island), then across the Nambucca River to 30°39.410′S 153°00.170′Ε (on

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the most northerly point of thewestern bank of Warrell Creek), then across Warrell Creek to 30°39.410′S 153°00.360′Ε (on the eastern bank of Warrell Creek). Nambucca River—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Nambucca Arm upstream of a fish. involving the use of 15 May to line drawn across the river from a meshing net, unless 31 August in the western side of the boat the net is used by the each year (both ramp at Apex Park Reserve, method of splashing dates inclusive). Wilsons Road. (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Nambucca River (Taylors Arm)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Nambucca Arm upstream of a fish. involving the use of 15 May to line drawn north-east across the a meshing net, unless 31 August in river from 30°43.890′S the net is used by the each year (both 152°51.140′Ε. method of splashing dates inclusive). (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Warrell Creek—Nets The whole of the waters of that Any species of Any method All year. part of Warrell Creek together fish. involving the use of with all its creeks and a net (other than a tributaries from the Scotts Head landing net). boat ramp adjacent to Warrell Creek Reserve upstream to its source. Warrell Creek—Traps The whole of the waters of that Any species of Any method All year. part of Warrell Creek together fish. involving the use of with all its creeks and a trap (other than an tributaries from the Scotts Head eel trap). boat ramp adjacent to Warrell Creek reserve upstream to the Warrell Creek Rail Bridge.

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Macleay River—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Macleay River and its fish. involving the use of 6pm Friday to tributaries, from its confluence a net, other than the 6pm Sunday in with the South Pacific Ocean following: each week, or to upstream to its source. (a) a dip or scoop 6pm Monday if net (prawns), Monday is a public holiday. (b) a hand-hauled prawn net, (c) a hoop or lift net, (d) a push or scissors net (prawns), (e) a landing net. Macleay River—Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Macleay River and its creeks, fish. involving the use of tributaries, billabongs and a net (other than a lagoons, from the Kempsey landing net). Railway Bridge upstream to its source. Macleay River (Lower Reaches)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Macleay River and its fish. involving the use of tributaries, creeks, bays and a meshing net, unless inlets, lying on the northern side the net is used by the of a line drawn from the method of splashing northern bank of Spencer’s (that is, shooting the Creek to Kemp’s Corner and net, immediately from a line drawn east/west splashing and crossing the southern end of retrieving it as a Whiskey Island. continuous operation). Macleay River (Jerseyville to Smithtown)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Macleay River and its fish. involving the use of May to August tributaries downstream of a meshing net, other (both months Smithtown Bridge to the than: inclusive) in each Jerseyville Bridge. (a) when the net year. is used by the method of splashing (that is,

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shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation, or (b) when the net is set for a period of less than 2 hours. Macleay River (Upper Reaches)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Macleay River and its fish. involving the use of May to August tributaries from the Smithtown a meshing net, unless (both months Bridge upstream to the the net is used by the inclusive) in each Kempsey Railroad Bridge. method of splashing year. (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Clybucca, Christmas and Kinchela Creeks—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Clybucca, Christmas and fish. involving the use of 15 May to Kinchela Creeks and their a meshing net, unless 31 August in tributaries upstream of the flood the net is used by the each year (both mitigation gates located on each method of splashing dates inclusive). of the aforementioned creeks. (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation).

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[4] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Yarrahapinni Wetlands National Park:

South West Rocks Creek—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving the All year. South West Rocks Creek from fish. use of a net, other than the its confluence with the South following: Pacific Ocean upstream to its (a) a dip or scoop net source. (prawns), (b) a landing net.

[5] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Killick Creek:

Lake Innes—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method From October in Lake Innes upstream of its fish. involving the use of a any year to confluence with Cathie Creek, net, other than the March in the including any creeks and following: following year tributaries leading into Lake (a) a prawn net (both months Innes. (set pocket), inclusive): the period from 6pm (b) a hand-hauled Friday to 6pm prawn net, Sunday in each (c) a push or week, and the scissor net period from 6am (prawns), to 6pm on any weekday that is a (d) a dip or scoop public holiday. net (prawns), On any public (e) a hoop or lift holiday that is a net, weekday of the (f) a landing net. Easter long weekend: the period from 6am to 6pm. Lake Cathie and Cathie Creek—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Lake Cathie and Cathie Creek fish. involving the use of a from their confluence with the net, other than the South Pacific Ocean upstream following: to the confluence of Lake Innes (a) a prawn net and Cathie Creek. (set pocket),

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(b) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (c) a hand-hauled prawn net, (d) a hoop or lift net, (e) a push or scissor net (prawns), (f) a landing net. Camden Haven River—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Stingray Creek, Queens Lake, fish. involving the use of a September to together with their creeks, bays net, other than the November in and tributaries upstream from following: each year (both the North Haven Bridge and (a) a prawn net months the whole of the waters of (set pocket), inclusive): 6pm Camden Haven Inlet, Watson Friday to 6pm Taylors Lake and Camden (b) a dip or scoop Sunday in each Haven River together with their net (prawns), week. creeks, bays and tributaries (c) a hand-hauled The period from upstream from the Dunbogan prawn net, December to Bridge. (d) a hoop or lift March the net, following year (both months (e) a push or inclusive): 6pm scissor net Friday to 7pm (prawns), Sunday in each (f) a landing net. week. The period from April to August in each year (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 4pm Sunday in each week. On any public holiday: from official sunrise to official sunset.

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Camden Haven River—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Stingray Creek, Queens Lake, fish. involving the use of a September in any together with their creeks, bays meshing net by the year to May in and tributaries upstream from method of setting. the next year the North Haven Bridge and (both months the whole of the waters of inclusive). Camden Haven Inlet, Watson Taylors Lake and Camden Haven River together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the Dunbogan Bridge. Camden Haven River—Prawn Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period from Stingray Creek, Queens Lake, fish. involving the use of June to August in together with their creeks, bays the following: each year (both and tributaries upstream from (a) a prawn net months the North Haven Bridge and (hauling), inclusive). the whole of the waters of Camden Haven Inlet, Watson (b) a prawn net Taylors Lake and Camden (set pocket), Haven River together with their (c) a seine net creeks, bays and tributaries (prawns), upstream from the Dunbogan Bridge. (d) a push or scissor net (prawns). Camden Haven River—Hauling Net (General Purpose) The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method All year. Stingray Creek, Queens Lake, fish. involving the use of a together with their creeks, bays hauling net (general and tributaries upstream from purpose). the North Haven Bridge and the whole of the waters of Camden Haven Inlet, Watson Taylors Lake and Camden Haven River together with their creeks, bays and tributaries upstream from the Dunbogan Bridge. Manning River—Prawn Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method The period from Manning River and its fish. involving the use of a June to August in tributaries, from its source to its prawn net (hauling): each year (both confluence with the South Manning River. months Pacific Ocean. inclusive).

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Manning River—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method During the Manning River and its fish. involving the use of period from tributaries, from its confluence the following: September to with the South Pacific Ocean (a) a garfish net November (both upstream to its source. (bullringing), months inclusive): 6pm (b) a hauling net Friday to 6pm (general Sunday in each purpose), week. (c) a prawn net During the period (hauling): from December Manning to March in the River, following year (d) a meshing net. (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 7pm Sunday in each week. During the period from April to August (both months inclusive): 6pm Friday to 4pm Sunday in each week. On any public holiday: from official sunrise to official sunset. Manning River—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Manning River and its fish. involving the use of a tributaries, upstream from a meshing net, unless line drawn from Peters Wharf the net is used by the on the northern bank of the method of splashing river, generally southerly to the (that is, shooting the southern bank and intersecting net, immediately the westernmost point of splashing and Dumaresq Island. retrieving it as a continuous operation).

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Manning River—Upper Reaches The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method All year. Manning River and tributaries, fish. involving the use of a upwards to its source from a net (other than a line drawn across the river at landing net). the junction of Cedar Party Creek, including that creek.

[6] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Wallis Lake—Nets and Traps:

Wallis Lake—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species Any method The period from Wallis Lake and its creeks and of fish. involving the use of a November in any tributaries, inlets and bays, net, other than the year to February in including Wallamba, Wang following: the next year (both Wauk, Wallingat and (a) a dip or scoop months inclusive): Coolongolook Rivers, net (prawns), 4pm Friday to 6pm upstream of its confluence with Sunday in each the South Pacific Ocean. (b) a push or week. scissor net The period from (prawns), March to May in (c) a hand-hauled each year (both prawn net, months inclusive): (d) a prawn net 4pm Friday to 4pm (set pocket), Sunday in each week. (e) a landing net, The period from (f) a hoop or lift September to net. October in each year (both months inclusive): 4pm Friday to 4pm Sunday in each week. Wallis Lake—Winter Prawning The whole of the waters of Any species Any method. The period from Wallis Lake and its creeks and of prawns. June to August in tributaries, inlets and bays, each year (both including Wallamba, Wang months inclusive). Wauk, Wallingat and Coolongolook Rivers, upstream of its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean.

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Wallis Lake (Forster Keys Canal Estate)—Nets The whole of the canal waters Any species Any method All year. of Forster Keys Canal Estate, of fish. involving the use of a adjacent to (but not including) net, other than the Pipers Creek, contained within following: the following: (a) a dip or scoop (a) a line drawn across the net (prawns), entrance to Wyuna (b) a hoop or lift Canal, net, (b) a line drawn from the (c) a landing net. southwest corner of Lot No.1 Wyuna Place to the northwest corner of Lot No.87 Elouera Crescent, (c) a line from the southeast corner of Lot No.160 Elizabeth Parade to the southwest corner of Lot No. 116 Sirius Key. Wallamba River—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species Any method All year. Wallamba River and its of fish. involving the use of a tributaries, upstream to its net (other than a source from the Pacific landing net). Highway bridge at Nabiac.

[7] Appendix, Schedule 1 Omit “north-easterly, then” from Column 1 of the matter relating to Port Stephens—Shoal Bay. Insert instead “north, then due east”.

[8] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Port Stephens—Set Mesh Nets:

Hunter River (South Channel)—Shellfish The whole of the waters of the Any species of Any method. All year. ‘South Channel’, Hunter River, shellfish (Class: downstream from the GASTROPODA . northernmost extremity of BIVALVIA). Hexham Island to a line across the river from the southernmost extremity of Walsh Point to the eastern side of Selwyn Street.

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Hunter River—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of the Any species of fish. Any method All year. Hunter River and its tributaries, involving the use of a from the Fitzgerald Bridge at net or trap, other than Raymond Terrace, upstream to the following: the junction of the Hunter and (a) a meshing net Paterson Rivers. not exceeding 200 metres in length used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation), (b) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (c) a landing net. Hunter River—Prawn Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species of fish. Any method During the Hunter River, together with all its involving the use of period extending creeks, tributaries and inlets, the following: from the date the from a line drawn south-westerly (a) a prawn net trawl season for from the boat ramp adjacent to (hauling), the Hunter River Punt Road, Stockton, to the area finishes to eastern extremity of the State (b) a hand-hauled the date the trawl Dockyard (Dyke Point), prawn net, season for the upstream to its junction with the (c) a push or Hunter River Williams River. scissor net area commences, (prawns). as set out in clause 16 of the Appendix to the Fisheries Management (Estuary Prawn Trawl Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006.

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Hunter River (Upper Reaches) and Paterson River The whole of the waters of the Any species of fish. Any method, other All year. Hunter and Paterson Rivers and than the following: their tributaries, upstream from a (a) a hand held line drawn across the Hunter line, River at the junction of those rivers. (b) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (c) a landing net. Hunter River (Lower Reaches)—Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species of fish. Any method All year. Hunter River from its confluence involving the use of a with the South Pacific Ocean, net, other than the upstream to a line drawn following: south-westerly from the boat (a) a dip or scoop ramp adjacent to Punt Road, net (prawns), Stockton, to the eastern extremity (b) a landing net, of the State Dockyard (Dyke Point), including Throsby and (c) a hauling net Carrington Basins. (general purpose) when used at Little Park Beach and Horse Shoe Beach only. Williams River (Lower Reaches)—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of the Any species of fish. Any method All year. lower Williams River upstream involving the use of a to the James Scott Bridge at net or trap, other than Seaham. the following: (a) a meshing net not exceeding 200 metres in length used by the method of splashing (that is, shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation), (b) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (c) a landing net.

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Williams River (Upper Reaches)—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of the Any species of fish. Any method, other All year. Williams River and its than the following: tributaries, from the James (a) a hand held Scott Bridge at Seaham, line, upstream to the weir (extent of tidal influence). (b) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (c) a landing net. Throsby Creek—Shellfish The whole of the waters of Any species of the Any method. All year. Throsby Creek and its following: tributaries, upstream from the (a) shellfish Cowper Street road bridge. (Class: GASTROPODA / BIVALVIA), (b) crustaceans (Phylum: CRUSTACEA). Throsby Creek—Nets and Traps The whole of the waters of Any species of fish. Any method, other All year. Throsby Creek and its than the following: tributaries, upstream from the (a) a hand held Cowper Street road bridge. line, (b) a landing net.

[9] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Ourimbah River—Set Meshing Net:

Brisbane Water (Saratoga Area)—Shellfish The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method. All year. Brisbane Water from mean high shellfish (Class: water mark at the Public Wharf, GASTROPODA View Parade, Saratoga, then along / BIVALVIA). the Saratoga foreshore to Veteran Hall Wharf, Saratoga, and extending 200 metres offshore.

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Brisbane Water (Ettalong)—Digging The whole of the waters and Any species of Any method All year. intertidal zone of Brisbane Water fish. involving the use of from the mean high water mark to a spade or fork. the middle of the estuary, and extending from the boat ramp at the southern end of Ettalong Beach (at the end of Kourung Street) to the Maitland Bay Drive road bridge at The Rip. Brisbane Water (Cockle Creek)—Digging The whole of the waters and Any species of Any method All year. intertidal zone of Brisbane Water, fish. involving the use of upstream to its source, from a line a spade or fork. drawn from a post located at the high water mark at 33°29.418′S 151°29.354′E near the western end of Oyster Lease 76-199, adjacent to Myler Avenue (suburb of Empire Bay), generally north-westerly to the nearest point on the opposite shore at Davistown (includes waters of Cockle Creek, Cockle Channel, Empire Bay, Cockle Broadwater, Cockle Bay and Kincumber Creek). Pittwater—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method The period Pittwater, its creeks, tributaries fish. involving the use of from 8am and inlets, south of a line drawn a net, other than the Saturday to from the western extremity of following: 8pm Sunday, Barrenjoey Head, to the eastern (a) a dip or scoop and the period extremity of West Head. net (prawns), from 8am to 8pm on any (b) a push or day that is a scissor net public holiday. (prawns), (c) a hand-hauled prawn net, (d) a hoop or lift net, (e) a landing net.

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Pittwater—Hauling Net (General Purpose) The whole of the waters of Pittwater Any species of Any method All year. (south of a line drawn from the fish. involving the use of a western extremity of Barrenjoey hauling net (general Head, to the eastern extremity of purpose) when aided West Head), its creeks, tributaries by a power winch. and inlets, excluding: (a) the waters adjacent to the eastern shore of Pittwater which are north of Beach Road (suburb of Palm Beach), and (b) the area of the western foreshore of Pittwater, between West Head and a post marked “FD” on a rock face adjacent to the first bay on the northern side of Towlers Bay. Pittwater—Meshing Nets The whole of the waters of that part Any species of Any method The period of Pittwater, its creeks, tributaries fish. involving the use of a from January to and inlets, enclosed by a line drawn meshing net. June (both from the western extremity of months Barrenjoey Head, to the eastern inclusive) in extremity of West Head, upstream each year. (south) to a line drawn from the western-most extremity of Taylor’s Point to the southern-most extremity of Longnose Point. Pittwater (Coasters Retreat and The Basin)—Nets The whole of the waters of Pittwater Any species of Any method All year. known as Coasters Retreat and The fish. involving the use of a Basin, enclosed by a line drawn on a net, other than the bearing of 292 degrees, from a following: wharf (known as Bennetts Wharf) (a) a dip or scoop located approximately 400 metres net (prawns), south-west of Soldiers Point, to a small prolongation of the foreshore (b) a push or at the southern end of Top Beach. scissors net (prawns), (c) a hand-hauled prawn net, (d) a landing net.

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[10] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Hawkesbury River—Brisbane Water/Broken Bay:

Hawkesbury River (Patonga Creek)—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving The period from Patonga Creek, its creeks, fish. the use of a net (other 12pm Friday to tributaries and inlets, upstream of than a landing net). 6pm Sunday in its confluence with the each week. Hawkesbury River, being a line drawn north-easterly from the easternmost foreshore corner of Oyster Farm no. 59-30 (section 2), on the western foreshore, to the southernmost extremity of the reserve on the opposite foreshore. Hawkesbury River (Patonga Creek)—Meshing Net and Hauling Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving All year. Patonga Creek, its creeks, fish. the use of the following: tributaries and inlets, upstream of (a) a meshing net, its confluence with the Hawkesbury River, being a line (b) a hauling net drawn north-easterly from the (general easternmost foreshore corner of purpose), Oyster Farm no. 59-30 (c) a prawn net (section 2), on the western (hauling), foreshore, to the southernmost (d) a hand-hauled extremity of the reserve on the prawn net, opposite foreshore. (e) a pilchard, anchovy and bait net (hauling), (f) a garfish net (bullringing). Hawkesbury River (Mooney Mooney Creek)—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving The period from Mooney Mooney Creek, its fish. the use of a net (other 6pm Friday to creeks, tributaries and inlets than a landing net). 6pm Sunday in upstream to its source from the each week, or 6pm Pacific Highway bridge. Friday to 6pm the following Monday if Monday is a public holiday.

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Hawkesbury River (Mooney Mooney Creek)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving The period from Mooney Mooney Creek of fish. the use of a meshing 15 May to upstream from a line drawn net, unless the net is 31 August in across Mooney Mooney Creek used by the method of each year (both due west from the most splashing (that is, dates inclusive). north-west point of land on the shooting the net, southern entry to Piles Creek, to immediately splashing the opposite shore (including and retrieving it as a Piles Creek). continuous operation). Hawkesbury River (Cowan Creek and Jerusalem Bay)—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving All year. Cowan Creek, its creeks, of fish. the use of a net (other tributaries and inlets (including than a landing net). Jerusalem Bay), upstream to its source from a line drawn generally north from Cowan Point, to the eastern extremity of the headland on the opposite side of the creek. Hawkesbury River (Berowra Creek)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving The period from Berowra Creek upstream from of fish. the use of a meshing 15 May to the Berowra Waters vehicular net, unless the net is 31 August in ferry. used by the method of each year (both splashing (that is, dates inclusive). shooting the net, immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Hawkesbury River (Berowra Creek)—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving The period from Berowra Creek (also known as of fish. the use of a net, other 6pm Friday to Berowra Waters), its creeks, than the following: 6pm Sunday in tributaries and inlets, upstream (a) a dip or scoop each week, or (south) of a line drawn from the net (prawns), 6pm Friday to most north-eastern extremity of 6pm the the southern entry of Marra (b) a push or following Marra Creek, to the most scissors net Monday if south-western extremity of (prawns), Monday is a Morgans Point. (c) a hand-hauled public holiday. prawn net, (d) a landing net, (e) a hoop or lift net.

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Hawkesbury River (Mangrove Creek)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving The period from Mangrove Creek upstream from of fish. the use of a meshing 15 May to a line drawn across Mangrove net, unless the net is 31 August in Creek due west from the most used by the method of each year (both north-western corner of portion splashing (that is, dates inclusive). 84 on the southern entry of shooting the net, Popran Creek, to the opposite immediately splashing shore. and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Hawkesbury River (Upper Reaches)—Prawn Net (Hauling) The whole of the waters of the Any species Any method involving All year. Hawkesbury River, its creeks, of fish. the use of a prawn net tributaries and inlets, upstream (hauling). to its source from the vehicular ferry crossing at Wisemans Ferry. Hawkesbury River (Upper Reaches)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species Any method involving The period from Hawkesbury River and its of fish. the use of a meshing 15 May to tributaries upstream of a line net, unless the net is 31 August in drawn across the river from the used by the method of each year (both most northerly point of portion splashing (that is, dates inclusive). 29 at the head of Sentry Box shooting the net, Reach, to the opposite shore immediately splashing adjacent to the starboard hand and retrieving it as a navigation marker. continuous operation). Hawkesbury River (Upper Reaches)—Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species Any method involving All year. Hawkesbury River, its creeks, of fish. the use of a net (other tributaries and inlets, upstream than a landing net). to its source from the road bridge at Windsor.

[11] Appendix, Schedule 1 Omit all the words in Column 3 of the matter relating to Lake Illawarra— Hauling Nets. Insert instead “Any method involving the use of a hauling net (general purpose).”.

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[12] Appendix, Schedule 1 Omit the matter relating to Shoalhaven River—Lady Denman Heritage Complex. Insert instead:

Currambene Creek—Lady Denman Heritage Complex The waters comprised in Lady Any species Any method. All year. Denman Heritage Complex Fish of fish. Enclosure in the Currambene Creek (Crown Lands reserve number R96376; Shoalhaven City Council reserve number BHU603). Shoalhaven River—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of the Any species Any method involving The period from May Shoalhaven River including its of fish. the use of a net, other to August (both creeks, tributaries and inlets, than the following: months inclusive): from its confluence with the (a) a prawn net 8am Saturday to 5pm Crookhaven River upstream to its (hauling), Sunday in each week, source. and 8am to 5pm on (b) a hoop or lift any weekday that is a net, public holiday. (c) a dip or scoop The period from net (prawns), September to April in (d) a push or the following year scissors net (both months (prawns), inclusive): 8am (e) a hand-hauled Saturday to 6pm prawn net, Sunday in each week, and 8am to 6pm on (f) a landing net. any weekday that is a public holiday. Shoalhaven River Entrance—Nets The whole of the waters of that Any species Any method involving All year. part of the Shoalhaven River of fish. the use of a net, other from its confluence with the than the following: South Pacific Ocean upstream to (a) a hoop or lift a line drawn on a bearing of 134 net, degrees from the western foreshore boundary of Lot 3, (b) a dip or scoop DP 14678 to a post on the net (prawns), southern bank of the river. (c) a push or scissors net (prawns), (d) a hand-hauled prawn net, (e) a landing net.

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[13] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Shoalhaven River—Lady Denman Heritage Complex:

Shoalhaven River—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of the Any species Any method involving The period from Shoalhaven River together with of fish. the use of a meshing net, June to September its bays, inlets and tributaries, unless the net is used by (both months from the Pacific Highway road the method of splashing inclusive) in each bridge upstream to the (that is, shooting the net, year. confluence with Calymea Creek immediately splashing (excluding Calymea Creek). and retrieving it as a continuous operation), or unless the net is set for a period of no more than 3 hours. Shoalhaven River (Broughton Creek)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving The period from Broughton Creek and its of fish. the use of a meshing net, 15 May to tributaries, upstream of Black unless the net is used by 31 August in each Forest Bridge (Bolong Road). the method of splashing year (both dates (that is, shooting the net, inclusive). immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Shoalhaven River (Calymea Creek)—Set Meshing Net The whole of the waters of that Any species Any method involving The period from part of the Shoalhaven River and of fish. the use of a meshing net, 15 May to its tributaries, upstream from a unless the net is used by 31 August in each line drawn across the river at the method of splashing year (both dates Calymea Creek (including (that is, shooting the net, inclusive). Calymea Creek). immediately splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Crookhaven River—Weekend Netting The whole of the waters of the Any species Any method involving The period from Crookhaven River including its of fish. the use of a net, other May to August creeks, tributaries and inlets, than the following: (both months from its confluence with the (a) a prawn net inclusive): 8am South Pacific Ocean upstream to (hauling), Saturday to 5pm its source. Sunday in each (b) a hoop or lift net, week, and 8am to (c) a dip or scoop net 5pm on any (prawns), weekday that is a public holiday.

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(d) a push or scissors The period from net (prawns), September to April in the (e) a hand-hauled following year prawn net, (both months (f) a landing net. inclusive): 8am Saturday to 6pm Sunday in each week, and 8am to 6pm on any weekday that is a public holiday. Crookhaven River Entrance—Traps and Set Meshing Nets The whole of the waters of the Any species Any method involving All year. Crookhaven River from its of fish. the use of the following: confluence with the South (a) a trap, Pacific Ocean upstream to a line drawn from the western (b) a meshing net, extremity of Orient Point, unless the net is generally north-easterly to the used by the south-eastern extremity of method of Haven Island, then generally splashing (that easterly to the western is, shooting the extremity of the training wall of net, immediately Comerong Island. splashing and retrieving it as a continuous operation). Lake Wollumboola—Prawn Running Net The whole of the waters of Lake Any species Any method involving All year. Wollumboola north-east of a of fish. the use of a prawn line drawn from a point on the running net. southern shore of the Lake, marked by an electricity power pole, bearing 349 degrees to a point on the northern shore of the Lake marked by an electricity power pole.

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Swan Lake—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving All year. Swan Lake bounded by a line of fish. the use of a net, other commencing at a post marked than the following: “FD” on the eastern foreshore (a) a dip or scoop net of Swan Lake at the intersection (prawns), of the western prolongation of the southern boundary of (b) a landing net. portion 54 with the high water mark, then by a line bearing due west for 91m, then by a northerly line to a point 91m due west of a post marked “FD” on the said foreshore at the intersection of the western prolongation of the northern boundary of portion 56, then by a line easterly to that post, and then generally southerly by the high-water mark to the point of commencement. Swan Lake—Prawn Running Net The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving All year. Swan Lake south of a line of fish. the use of a prawn drawn from the south-western running net. corner of the Swan Lake Ski Club ramp to the south-eastern corner of the launching ramp at Harvey's Holiday Cabins and Camping (Cudmirrah). Canal Lagoon or Berrara Creek—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving All year. Canal Lagoon or Berrara Creek of fish. the use of a net, other from their confluence with the than the following: South Pacific Ocean upstream (a) a dip or scoop net to their source. (prawns), (b) a push or scissors net (prawns), (c) a hand-hauled prawn net, (d) a landing net.

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[14] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Nerrindillah Creek:

Willinga Lake—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species Any method involving All year. Willinga Lake (including its of fish. the use of a net, other entrance) together with all its than the following: creeks, inlets and bays. (a) a dip or scoop net (prawns), (b) a landing net.

[15] Appendix, Schedule 1 Insert after the matter relating to Wallagoot Lake—Various nets:

Merimbula Lake—Shellfish The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method. All year. Merimbula Lake downstream shellfish (Class: from the causeway traffic GASTROPODA bridge (Authur Kaine Drive) to / BIVALVIA). its confluence with the South Pacific Ocean. Merimbula Lake—Nets The whole of the waters of Any species of Any method involving All year. Merimbula Lake and its creeks fish. the use of a net, other and tributaries, upstream to its than the following: source from its confluence with (a) a dip or scoop the South Pacific Ocean. net (prawns), (b) a push or scissors net (prawns), (c) a hand-hauled prawn net, (d) a landing net.

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2.2 Fisheries Management (Estuary Prawn Trawl Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006

[1] Appendix, clause 14 Clarence River (except Lake Wooloweyah) trawl season and operating hours Omit “14 June” from clause 14 (1). Insert instead “31 May”.

[2] Appendix, clause 14 (4)–(6) Insert after clause 14 (3): (4) The trawl season may be extended by not more than 15 working days by notice in writing given by a fisheries officer. (5) The notice must be posted in a conspicuous place in the Clarence River area. (6) The fisheries officer may, at any time before extending the trawl season, arrange for a trawl trial to be conducted in the Clarence River area for the purposes of establishing the availability and size of prawns or the level of bycatch.

[3] Appendix, clause 15 Lake Wooloweyah trawl season and operating hours Omit “14 June” from clause 15 (1). Insert instead “31 May”.

[4] Appendix, clause 15 (3)–(5) Insert after clause 15 (2): (3) The trawl season may be extended by not more than 15 working days by notice in writing given by a fisheries officer. (4) The notice must be posted in a conspicuous place in the Clarence River area. (5) The fisheries officer may, at any time before extending the trawl season, arrange for a trawl trial to be conducted in the part of the Clarence River area that consists of the waters of Lake Wooloweyah for the purposes of establishing the availability and size of prawns or the level of bycatch.

[5] Appendix, clause 16 Hunter River trawl season and operating hours Omit clause 16 (1). Insert instead: (1) The trawl season for the Hunter River area commences on the first weekday on or after 1 November each year and finishes on the last Friday in May in each succeeding year.

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2.3 Fisheries Management (Ocean Hauling Share Management Plan) Regulation 2006

[1] Appendix, Schedule 2 Beaches closed to ocean hauling on a seasonal basis Insert after the matter relating to Grassy Beach bounded by Grassy Head and Middle Head:

Front Beach (Trial Bay)—that part From 20 December to 31 January in the extending from the western most succeeding year extremity of the beach generally easterly for 800 metres but not including the waters of Saltwater Creek

[2] Appendix, Schedule 3 Other restrictions on areas of operation Insert at the end of the Schedule:

Merimbula Fishing Platform The whole of the waters within a Any method. All year. 200m radius of the Merimbula Fishing Platform. Tathra Fishing Platform The whole of the waters within a Any method. All year. 200m radius of the Tathra Fishing Platform. Snug Cove The whole of the waters of Snug Any method. All year. Cove, generally east of a line drawn from the eastern extremity of Cattle Bay to a position 50 metres along the Eden breakwater in a westerly direction from the Eden unloading wharf.

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2.4 Fisheries Management (Supporting Plan) Regulation 2006

Appendix, Schedule 1 Preservation of existing fishing closures Omit the following from the Table to the Schedule:

GG No 87 of 21.5.2004 First Point of Sale Prawn Estuary General at pages 3041–3042 Counts and Closure to Ocean Trawl Commercial Prawning Nets—All waters other than the Clarence River, Hunter River, Hawkesbury River and Port Jackson GG No 121 of 1.8.2003 Estuary General Fishery— Estuary General at page 7568 Eastern Sea Garfish GG No 8 of 17.1.2006 Caulerpa Estuary General at pages 407–412 GG No 116 of NSW Ocean Trawl Fleet Ocean Trawl 15.9.2006 at page 8056 (Bobbin Gear) GG No 194 of Hunter River and Tributaries Estuary General 8.12.2003 at pages Estuary Prawn Trawl 11161–11164 GG No 77 of 30.4.2004 Hunter River Prawning Estuary General at page 2255 Closure—Recreational Estuary Prawn Trawl Prawn Nets—Hunter River and Tributaries GG No 161 of Use of Live Birds and Estuary General 3.10.2003 at page 9924 Mammals as bait Ocean Trap and Line GG No 135 of Tweed River Parish of Estuary General 10.11.2006 at pages Terranora; County of Rous 9543–9545 GG No 87 of 21.5.2004 Brunswick River and Estuary General at page 3041 Tributaries GG No 112 of 2.7.2004 Richmond River, Wilsons Estuary General at pages 5621–5623 River and their Tributaries, Prospect and Chickiba Lakes (Ballina’s artificial lakes) GG No 30 of 4.3.2005 Clarence River, its Lakes, Estuary General at pages 662–667 Lagoons, Inlets, Channels, Estuary Prawn Trawl Creeks and Tributaries— County of Clarence Ocean Hauling

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Schedule 2 Amendment of other Fisheries Management legislation

GG No 98 of 18.6.2004 Nambucca River and Estuary General at pages 3741–3742 Warrell Creek GG No 131 of 6.8.2004 Nambucca River and Estuary General at page 6420 Warrell Creek GG No 38 of 1.4.2005 Macleay River and its Estuary General at pages 1004–1005 Tributaries, including the Ocean Hauling Belmore River, South West Rocks Creek and Trial Bay Front Beach—Counties of Clark, Dudley, Macquarie, Sandon and Vernon GG No 147 of Hastings River and Lake Estuary General 17.9.2004 at page 7578 Innes GG No 198 of Cathie Creek and Cathie Estuary General 10.12.2004 at page 9108 Lake—County of Macquarie GG No 135 of Camden Haven, Queens Estuary General 10.11.2006 at pages Lake and Watson Taylors 9538–9540 Lake—County of Macquarie GG No 196 of Manning River and Estuary General 12.12.2003 at pages Tributaries 11212–11213 GG No 135 of Wallis Lake and tributaries Estuary General 10.11.2006 at pages and ocean waters (Forster), Ocean Hauling 9536–9537 County of Gloucester GG No 59 of 19.3.2004 Hawkesbury River, Brisbane Estuary General at pages 1491–1496 Water and Pittwater and Estaury Prawn Trawl their Tributaries GG No 135 of Shoalhaven and Crookhaven Estuary General 10.11.2006 at pages Rivers 9546–9547 GG No 147 of Butler’s Creek, Willinga Estuary General 17.9.2004 at pages Lake, Canal Lagoon, Lake 7580–7582 Wollumboola, Moona Moona Creek, Swan Lake and Tabourie Lake GG No 19 of 30.1.2004 Durras Lake Estuary General at page 334 GG No 19 of 30.1.2004 Clyde River Estuary General at page 333 GG No 19 of 30.1.2004 Tomaga River and Estuary General at page 335 Candlagan Creek

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Amendment of other Fisheries Management legislation Schedule 2

GG No 19 of 30.1.2004 Congo Creek Estuary General at page 332 GG No 168 of Whittakers Creek, County of Estuary General 26.10.2004 at page 8203 Dampier GG No 149 of Wagonga River Estuary General 24.9.2004 at page 7702 GG No 135 of Wagonga Inlet, Narooma Estuary General 10.11.2006 at pages 9548–9549 GG No 149 of Nangudga Lake Estuary General 24.9.2004 at pages 7701–7702 GG No 198 of Merimbula Lake, Yowaka Estuary General 10.12.2004 at pages River, Pambula Lake/River, Ocean Hauling 9106–9107 Twofold Bay, Merimbula Bay and Towamba River— Ocean Trawl County of Auckland GG No 114 of 8.9.2006 Commercial Fishing Catch Ocean Trap and Line at page 7935 Limits for Shark Species Ocean Trawl

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