Commonwealth Numbered Acts

TORRES STRAIT FISHERIES ACT 1984 NO. 23 OF 1984 - SECT. 35.

35. (1) In respect of a Protected Zone Joint Authority fishery-

   (a)  the powers of the Minister under sections 14, 16 and 17; and

   (b)  the powers of the Minister under section 12 in respect of Australian
        boats or Papua New Guinea boats, are exercisable under those
        provisions by the Protected Zone Joint Authority.

(2) Where a fishery becomes a Protected Zone Joint Authority fishery-

   (a)  notices published by the Minister under sections 14, 16 and 17 cease
        to apply in relation to that fishery; and

   (b)  permits granted by the Minister under section 12 in respect of
        Australian boats or Papua New Guinea boats have no application in
        relation to that fishery.