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by reference to the World Geodetic Datum 1984 (WGS84).

     (4) Any inconsistency between the description of the areas in Schedules 1 and 2 is to be resolved by reference to Schedule 1.

1.5 Objectives of this Plan (Act s 15A(2))
The PZJA is to have regard to the following objectives for the TSPF, so far as they are not inconsistent with the objectives in section 8 of the Act:
         Objective 1 Ensure the optimum utilisation of the fishery resources within the TSPF is consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development and the exercise of the precautionary principle.

         Objective 2 Promote economic efficiency in the utilisation of the fisheries resources within the TSPF.

         Objective 3 Ensure cooperative, efficient and cost effective management
           of the Fishery.

         Objective 4 Manage the fishery's interaction with the marine environment including the incidental capture of non-target species and impacts on demersal habitats.

1.6 Measures and performance criteria
    (1) The measures by which the objectives of this Plan are to be attained, and the performance criteria against which, and time frames within which, the measures taken are to be assessed, are as follows:

         Objective 1 Ensure the optimum utilisation of the fishery resources within the TSPF is consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development and the exercise of the precautionary principle.

Measures by which objectives are to be attained                                                                                                                    Performance criteria
The preservation of all ecologically sustainable traditional fishing opportunities for traditional inhabitants of Australia and Papua New Guinea.                  The incidental take of, or interaction with species that are recognised as important for Traditional fishing are to be monitored and reported on annually in fishery assessment reports.

                                                                                                                                                                   An appropriate proportion, to be determined by the PZJA, of the Torres Straits is available as refuge for key traditional fishing species.

                                                                                                                                                                   Interactions with key species, as monitored by observers over a three year period, do not increase by a percentage to be set by the PJZA within one year of the management plans' implementation.

                                                                                                                                                                   A list of key traditional species is to be developed and approved by the PZJA as soon as practicable after the Plans' commencement date.
Develop an Environmental Management Strategy (EMS) that will include, but not be limited to an Ecological Risk Assessment (ERA) and a bycatch reduction strategy.  Development and periodic revision of EMS components.

Implementing spatial management arrangements as necessary taking into account subsection 2.4.

                                                                                                                                                                   Development of a cost-effective spatial management or other conservation measure that includes performance indicators.
Develop a program of research, data collection and monitoring relevant to the assessment and management of the TSPF.                                               Development and maintenance of an ongoing program of research, data collection and monitoring.

Ensuring that the management of the fishery takes into account the results