Fisheries Management Legislation Amendment (Fishing Closures) Regulation 2009 (NSW)

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
Road).	(prawns),
(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 6pm Monday if

(a)	a hand-hauled	Monday is a
prawn net,	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)
upstream to the causeway to	net (prawns),
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
Canal,	net,
(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
and Paterson Rivers.	net (prawns),
(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	(both

(a) a hand- hauled

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
across the Hunter River at the	line,
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
from the boat ramp adjacent	net (prawns),
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,
upstream to its source.	line,
(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.
extending from the boat ramp at the southern end of Ettalong Beach (at the end of Kourung
the middle of the estuary, and 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,
upstream to a line drawn across	(but only if
the river between two posts on	the fish
opposite sides of the river, at	caught are
picnic area number 20 (Fern	released
Valley).	alive),

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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).
north, north-west from the western extremity of Pelican Point, then from that channel marker in a south-westerly direction to Shell
situated approximately 600m 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
southern boundary of portion 54	net (prawns),
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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[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	Monday in each

(a) a dip or

to Fingal Road at the entrance	week.
of Wommin Lagoon, and	scoop net
including Terranora Creek,	(prawns),

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	year.

(a) when the net

Terranora Creek and Terranora	is set for a
and Cobaki Broadwaters and	period of
their tributaries.	less than 3 hours, 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	following

(a) a garfish net

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
the entrance to the Esk River	net in a ring or
southerly to the north-western	semi-circle,
corner of portion 151 at	remaining in
Harwood, including the Esk	attendance of
River, Romiaka Channel,	the net while it
Freeburn Island Channel,	is set and
Yamba Channel, Shallow	commencing
Channel, Micallo Channel and	retrieval of the
Oyster Channel, to a line drawn	net within 45
from 153°19.772′E,	minutes of the
29°27.767′S (the southern-most	net being shot.
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
purpose).	following

(a)

the waters adjacent to

Wave Trap Beach	Monday in each
located at the western	week.

end of the northern
breakwall at the entrance
to the Clarence River,

(b)

Schedule under the
heading Clarence River
Lower Reaches)—

the waters set out in this Purpose),

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(c)	Schedule under the heading Clarence River

the waters set out in this Net (General Purpose),

(d) Schedule under the
heading Clarence River
(Yamba Bay and Oyster

the waters set out in this (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 6pm Monday if

(a)	a prawn net	Monday is a
(hauling),	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: the period from
(d)	a landing net.
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
causeway to Stuart’s Island and	net (prawns),
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.	6pm Monday if

(a)	a dip or scoop	Monday is a
net (prawns),	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.	year.

(a)	when the net 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	(both months

(a) a prawn net

Innes. inclusive): the

(set pocket), 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
net (prawns),	public holiday. 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	months

(a) a prawn net

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.	March the
(d)	a hoop or lift
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	months

(a) a prawn net

the North Haven Bridge and	inclusive).
the whole of the waters of	(hauling),

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	(d)	a push or
Bridge.	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	November (both

(a) a garfish net

upstream to its source. months

(bullringing), 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 (both months
(d)	a meshing net.
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	months inclusive):

(a) a dip or scoop

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): 4pm Friday to 4pm
(d)	a prawn net
(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)	corner of Lot No.160 Elizabeth Parade to the
a line from the southeast 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	trawl season for

(a) a prawn net

from the boat ramp adjacent to the Hunter River

(hauling),

Punt Road, Stockton, to the area finishes to

(b) a hand-hauled

eastern extremity of the State the date the trawl

prawn net,

Dockyard (Dyke Point), 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
(b)	a dip or scoop
rivers.
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
(c)	a hauling net
Point), including Throsby and
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,
upstream to the weir (extent	line,
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.
extending from the boat ramp at the southern end of Ettalong Beach (at the end of Kourung
the middle of the estuary, and 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	and the period

(a) a dip or scoop

extremity of West Head. from 8am to

net (prawns), 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	(b)	a push or
small prolongation of the foreshore	scissors net
at the southern end of Top Beach.	(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	(b)	a hauling net
Hawkesbury River, being a line
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	each week, or

(a) a dip or scoop

(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	8am Saturday to 5pm

(a) a prawn net

Crookhaven River upstream to its Sunday in each week,

(hauling),

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 Saturday to 6pm
(e)	a hand-hauled	Sunday in each week,
prawn net,	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	(b)	a dip or scoop
foreshore boundary of Lot 3,
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	inclusive): 8am

(a) a prawn net

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
of the western prolongation of	(prawns),
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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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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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