Consultation on Aquaculture & Fisheries Bill Announced

A consultation on the Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill was announced today.

The consultation includes proposals to update enforcement provisions for aquaculture and fisheries, and a review of the approach to cost sharing and charges. The consultation will inform the development of a new Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill, which will build on existing legislation, strategic frameworks and good practice.

The Aquaculture and Fisheries Consultation will run until March 2, 2012.