asked the Minister for Lands whether any proposals of law reform are contemplated by him in relation to the work of his Department; and, if so, the nature of such proposals, and the probable date when legislation implementing them will be introduced.
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Mr. Ryan
As far as my Department is concerned, the only such proposals contemplated relate to the amendment of the Fisheries (Consolidation) Act, 1959. These proposals, which represent a further stage in the long-term process of comprehensive revision of the fishery laws, include the following aspects which may be regarded as coming within the description of law reform, viz. a general revision of penalties for fishery offences, including substantial increase in those relating to poisoning and pollution; revision of the procedure for applying conservation measures; revision of the procedure for election to Boards of Conservators; and extension of certain powers of search, seizure and forfeiture in relation to fishery offences.
It is hoped to introduce this amending legislation within the present session.