Fisheries Amendment Bill

Government bill

13 April 2022

This bill will amend the Fisheries Act 1996. It will require several consequential amendments to the commercial and recreational fishing regulations and supports a commercial fishing sector that is innovative and technology driven, has highly selective practices, and is responsive to cumulative pressures on the marine environment caused by, for example, climate change.

Voting method

Party voting: Parties decided whether or not to support this bill and cast votes on behalf of all their MPs.

Procedural notes

Extended sittings used

Extended sittings were used to progress this bill. Learn more about extended sittings

  • Introduced on 13 April 2022
  • 1st reading on 5 May 2022
  • 2nd reading on 28 September 2022
  • 3rd reading on 18 October 2022
  • Royal assent on 31 October 2022

Member responsible

David Parker

David Parker

Former Labour Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

5 May 2022

party vote

108Aye
10No
0Abstain
2Absent

2nd reading

Passed

27 September 2022

party vote

110Aye
10No
0Abstain
0Absent

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 18 October 2022

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 23 March 2023 at 12:02 am.