(1) The objects of
this Act are—
(a) to
promote ecologically sustainable development of marine and inland aquaculture;
and
(b) to
maximise benefits to the community from the State's aquaculture resources; and
(c)
otherwise to ensure the efficient and effective regulation of the aquaculture
industry.
(2) The Minister must,
in the administration of this Act, have regard to, and seek to further, the
objects.