Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L01089:reg:20:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2014L01089
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 20 (pt 10/33)
Character Range: 28822–37313

Analysis (PVA) evaluated and if appropriate, utilised following the acquisition of essential population data.                                                                                        State governments and research agencies, DoE
                                                                                                                                                                         • Other population models also considered and utilised where considered more appropriate than PVA.
                                                                                                                                                                         • Population modelling available to assist management decision making.

         Objective 2:  Quantify and reduce the impact of commercial fishing on the grey nurse shark through incidental (accidental and/or illegal) take, throughout its range.

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Action  Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Responsible agencies and potential partners              Only priority 1 actions are costed
2.1     Monitor the bycatch and mortality of grey nurse sharks in relevant fisheries (all interactions are recorded) and report annually to DoE.                                                                                                                                         1          • Bycatch and mortality numbers (including post-release mortality where possible) are monitored by Commonwealth and state government agencies and reported annually to DoE.                                                                     DoE, DoA, AFMA and state governments, research agencies  Core government business
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Non-lethal interactions recorded and reported annually to DoE.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Observer programs collect data on grey nurse shark interactions.
2.2     Ensure that fisheries management plans/strategies or other documentation reviewed for accreditation under the EPBC Act contain actions consistent with the recovery of the grey nurse shark (where relevant), including reduction of bycatch and recording of all interactions.  1          • Fisheries management plans/strategies include measures to reduce bycatch (including developing best handling practices and gear modifications) and appropriate mechanisms to record all interactions with grey nurse sharks, where relevant.  DoE and state governments                                Core government business
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Bycatch management arrangements assessed and approved by DoE.
2.3     Conduct research to quantify post-release mortality rates of grey nurse sharks caught incidentally in commercial fisheries.                                                                                                                                                      1          • Research into hook related injuries and post-release mortality undertaken.                                                                                                                                                                    State governments, industry, research agencies, DoE      Approximately
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             $25,000-200,000
2.4     Ensure appropriate controls are implemented in important habitat sites to reduce the risk of grey nurse shark interaction with commercial fishing gear.                                                                                                                          1          • Changes introduced which modify or remove fishing gear that pose a high risk of incidental capture of grey nurse sharks from key aggregation sites and/or adjacent areas.                                                                     DoE and state governments                                Core government business
2.5     Identify and classify commercial fishing gear that has, or could potentially, interact with grey nurse sharks to inform the development of management arrangements to mitigate interactions.                                                                                     2          • Commercial fishing gear reviewed in consultation with industry and modified or removed where necessary.                                                                                                                                       DoE, state governments and research agencies

         Objective 3:  Quantify and reduce the impact of recreational fishing on the grey nurse shark through incidental (accidental and/or illegal) take, throughout its range.

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Action  Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Priority  Performance Criteria                                                                                                                                            Responsible agencies and potential partners                                                     Only priority 1 actions are costed
3.1     Develop mechanisms and protocols that facilitate reporting by recreational fishers of interactions with grey nurse sharks. Mechanisms