The Research Trial has received:

• Approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Read the Notification of referral decision – not controlled action if taken in a particular manner at (EPBC Number: 2024/09946) .
• Approval under the Tasmanian Government Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 and pursuant to section 6.1 (a) of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Commonwealth of Australia and the Crown in Right of Tasmania to support the implementation and operation of an aquaculture research trial in Commonwealth waters adjoining Tasmanian Waters in Bass Strait (the MoU).
• UTAS AEC Approval of Ethics Application: 31450 Blue Economy Zone finfish aquaculture research trial.

Other approvals that are needed are also underway, including biosecurity for introduction of kingfish farming into Commonwealth waters.

As part of the ongoing Engagement Series, we are sharing the ‘What we Heard” Report that summarised consultation and engagement activities undertaken, feedback collected, and values identified.

This report has been provided to Commonwealth and State government.