Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01763:reg:17
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015L01763
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 17
Character Range: 121291–122601

17          Consultation
The Sawfish and River Sharks Multispecies Recovery Plan and Issues Paper have been developed through extensive consultation with a broad range of stakeholders.
An issues paper was originally disseminated to stakeholders and comments were provided. That paper then formed the basis of a broad stakeholder workshop that helped finalise the issues paper and developed the conservation actions that would form the basis of the recovery plan. This two day stakeholder workshop was held in October 2011. The workshop was attended by relevant scientists and representatives from state governments and the Northern Territory, the commercial and recreational fishing sectors, conservation groups and Indigenous organisations.
Based on the comments received, the issues paper and the recovery plan were re-drafted and sent again to the stakeholder group for final comments. The documents were then submitted to the 54th TSSC meeting, where it was agreed they would recommend to the Minister he make the draft plan available for a three month public comment period. This public comment period was from 29 January until 29 April 2014.
All comments received were considered and changes made where necessary. Final endorsement from the TSSC was given at the 58th TSSC meeting on 3-4 November 2014.