04/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/04/2024 21:21
The chairperson of the Primary Production Committee is now calling for submissions on the Fisheries (International Fishing and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
This bill would make amendments to the Fisheries Act 1996 relating to New Zealand's approach to international fisheries. These changes would bring New Zealand's regulation and compliance regime more in line with its international obligations, particularly regarding illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Changes proposed by the bill include:
Tell the Primary Production Committee what you think
Make a submissionby midnight on 15 May 2024.
For more details about the bill:
ENDS
For media enquiries contact:
Primary Production Committee staff