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Lodgments

New lodgment requirements

Four new lodgment requirements are introduced as part of the Australian global and domestic minimum tax, consistent with the Global Anti-Base Erosion Model RulesExternal Link (GloBE Rules). These are:

1. GloBE Information Return (GIR)
2. Foreign lodgment notification
3. Australian IIR/UTPR Tax Return (AIUTR)
4. Australian DMT Tax Return (DMTR).

We are currently developing forms for the foreign lodgment notification, the AIUTR and the DMTR. We anticipate that the foreign notification, AIUTR and DMTR will be combined in one form.

The forms are being developed in consultation with external stakeholders through the Pillar Two Global and Domestic Minimum Tax Working Group and Digital Service Provider Working GroupExternal Link. These products will be available to taxpayers via Online services for business, Online services for agents and some business software providers in advance of the first lodgments, due by 30 June 2026.

GIR and foreign lodgment notification

The GIR is an information return:

• developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Inclusive Framework
• containing data to enable tax administrators to assess a multinational enterprise groups’ (MNE groups) compliance with the GloBE Rules.

Under Subdivision 127-A of the Taxation Administration Act 1953 (TAA), the default requirement is for each Australian group entity in an MNE group to lodge a GIR. Broadly, a group entity is an entity or arrangement that, through relationships of ownership or control, have their assets, liabilities, income, expenses and cash flows included in the consolidated financial statements of the Ultimate Parent Entity (UPE).

Consistent with the GloBE Rules, Subdivision 127-A of the TAA provides the ability for group entities to nominate another entity in the MNE group to lodge one single GIR on their behalf. This can comprise of:

• a designated local entity (DLE) lodging with the ATO or a foreign UPE
• a designated filing entity (DFE) lodging with a foreign government agency.

When lodging the GIR with a foreign government agency and not locally with the ATO, to effectively fulfill each Australian group entity’s GIR lodgment obligation:

• The GIR must be lodged on-time in that foreign jurisdiction (if not met, the group will still have Australian filing obligations).
• Notification must be given to the Commissioner of Taxation by either each Australian group entity itself or the nominated DLE by lodging a foreign lodgment notification form, which we are currently developing.
• The foreign government agency that the GIR is lodged with must have a Qualifying Competent Authority Agreement (QCAA) with Australia. The GIR will then be exchanged with the ATO as per the QCAA and in line with the dissemination approach agreed by the OECD Inclusive Framework.
  • If the GIR is lodged with a foreign government agency but it’s not exchanged with the ATO within the time period specified in the QCAA, the ATO may by written notice require that the GIR be locally lodged with the ATO.
  • We will provide details on our website of any QCAAs that Australia enters into with foreign jurisdictions.

An Australian group entity is required to give a GIR to the Commissioner even if the amount of Australian IIR/UTPR tax or Australian DMT tax is nil.

There is also still an obligation to lodge the AIUTR and DMTR even if the GIR has been lodged overseas.

AIUTR and DMTR

The AIUTR and DMTR are Australian domestic tax returns. They are currently being developed to enable the triggering of Australia’s domestic assessment and pay provisions. The GIR is an information only return and does not result in a top-up tax assessment.

The AIUTR is for the global minimum tax, while the DMTR is for the domestic minimum tax.

Under Subdivision 127-A of the TAA, each group entity:

• is required to lodge an AIUTR where they have an Australian IIR/UTPR tax amount (including a nil amount)
• is required to lodge a DMTR where they have an Australian DMT tax amount (including a nil amount).

Entities have the option to nominate the DLE appointed to lodge the GIR to also file the AIUTR and DMTR on their behalf. An entity’s lodgment obligation will be fulfilled where the DLE lodges by the respective lodgment due date.

Note: Excluded entities don’t have an obligation to lodge the AIUTR or DMTR, nor do they have an obligation to lodge the GIR and foreign lodgment notification form.

End of example

Legislative instrument

Entities may be exempt from certain lodgment aspects of the Australian global and domestic minimum tax because the Commissioner makes a legislative instrument (LI) that exempts them.

Specifically, subsections 127-35(5) and 127-45(5) of Schedule 1 of the TAA allow the Commissioner to create a LI specifying circumstances in which a group entity need not lodge an AIUTR and DMTR respectively.

We are currently undertaking work to develop such an LI. For completeness, any relief from lodgment may only be available for the AIUTR or DMTR. The Commissioner cannot exempt entities from lodging the GIR or foreign notification form.

If you have particular views on the types of scenarios, circumstances or classes of entities which should be considered for exemption under an LI, send your suggestions to Pillar2Project@ato.gov.au.

Lodgment due dates

The GIR, foreign notification form, AIUTR and DMTR are required to be lodged

• 18 months after the end of the first fiscal year, and
• 15 months after the end of the subsequent fiscal years.

The Commissioner has the ability to extend the lodgment deadline for the AIUTR and DMTR, but not the GIR or the foreign notification form.

Lodgment due dates for the first fiscal year

Year-end date	Lodgment due date
Fiscal years ending before 31 December 2024 (fiscal years less than 12 months)	30 June 2026
31 December 2024	30 June 2026
31 January 2025	31 July 2026
28 February 2025	31 August 2026
31 March 2025	30 September 2026
30 April 2025	31 October 2026
31 May 2025	30 November 2026
30 June 2025	31 December 2026
31 July 2025	31 January 2027
31 August 2025	28 February 2027
30 September 2025	31 March 2027
31 October 2025	30 April 2027
30 November 2025	31 May 2027

Obligations and liabilities for specific entity types

GloBE permanent establishments

For GloBE permanent establishments located in Australia, all lodgment and payment obligations are placed on its main entity. The main entity is required to give the Commissioner a GIR, AIUTR, and DMTR in respect of the GloBE permanent establishment. The GIR and foreign lodgment notification requirements apply to the main entity as if it were located in Australia.

GloBE joint ventures

GloBE joint ventures (JVs) and GloBE JV subsidiaries are not required to separately lodge the GIR or the AIUTR. However, disclosure requirements regarding GloBE JVs and GloBE JV subsidiaries are required in the GIR for applicable MNE groups that hold ownership in GloBE JVs. GloBE JVs and GloBE JV subsidiaries of applicable MNE groups are also required to lodge the Australian DMTR under section 127-55 of the TAA.

Extended application to unincorporated entity types

Targeted rules accommodate different entity types to ensure obligations and liabilities imposed can be administered effectively.

For trusts, partnerships and other unincorporated entities, Subdivision 128-B of the TAA extends the entities to which obligations and liabilities in respect of the Australian global and domestic minimum tax apply.

Extended application under the TAA

Entity type	Entity subtype	Entity that obligation, offences and joint and several liability is applied to	Provision
Trusts	n/a	The trustees, regardless of whether the trustee is a member of the applicable MNE group	128-15
GloBE partnerships	Not a GloBE JV or GloBE JV subsidiary	The partners, regardless of whether the partner is a member of the applicable MNE group.	128-20
GloBE partnership	Unincorporated GloBE JV	Each partner of the unincorporated JV that is a group entity of the applicable MNE group.	128-25
GloBE partnership	Unincorporated GloBE JV subsidiary	Each partner that is the GloBE JV, or another GloBE JV subsidiary, or a group entity of the applicable MNE group.	128-25
Not trust or GloBE partnership	Unincorporated GloBE JV	Each group entity of the applicable MNE group that holds a direct ownership interest in the GloBE JV.	128-25
Not trust or GloBE partnership	Unincorporated GloBE JV subsidiary	The GloBE JV and each group entity of the applicable MNE group that holds a direct ownership interest in the GloBE JV.	128-25
Not trust or GloBE partnership	Unincorporated group entities	Each group entity of the applicable MNE group to which a portion of the unincorporated group entity’s assets, income, expenses, cashflows and liabilities belong, or that is a member of the management committee of the unincorporated group entity.	128-25

Note: Both columns under entity type (entity type and entity subtype) must be met for the relevant provision to apply.

Generally, any entity listed above that the extended application applies to can discharge the obligation or liability.

Liability

Top-up tax liabilities

Global and domestic minimum tax is payable by entities that have a top-up tax amount for the fiscal year.

• The global minimum tax brings the total effective tax in another jurisdiction up to 15% by charging:
  • Australian IIR tax equal to the sum of its IIR top-up tax amounts
  • Australian UTPR tax equal to the sum of its UTPR top-up tax amounts.
• The domestic minimum tax brings the total effective tax in Australia up to 15% by charging:
  • Australian DMT tax equal to the sum of its domestic top-up tax amounts.

An entity becomes liable for top-up tax on the same day the return that gives rise to the assessment is due, generally 15 months after fiscal year end and 18 months after the first fiscal year end. Shortfall interest charge, general interest charge and penalties can also apply. Where an Australian group entity is a member of a tax consolidated group, the head entity is allocated the top-up tax amounts for the purposes of liabilities for DMT and UTPR tax.

The Multinational – Global and Domestic Minimum Tax Rules 2024 and associated Explanatory Statement (PDF, 1.3MB)This link will download a file detail the mechanisms for allocating and computing top-up tax amounts.

Joint and several liability

All group entities of the MNE group become jointly and severally liable to pay top-up tax, meaning the ATO can collect global or domestic minimum tax amounts or related charges from any group entity in the MNE group. Generally, any group entity can discharge the liability on behalf of all group entities in the group.

Specifically, section 128-5 of the TAA provides that if an amount is payable by a group entity of an applicable MNE group, that group entity and each other group entity of that group is jointly and severally liable to pay that amount. An amount includes top-up tax, general interest charge, shortfall interest charge, and penalties.

Additional joint and several liability rules apply to GloBE JVs of an applicable MNE group. Where GloBE JVs and GloBE JV subsidiaries are liable to pay top-up tax, each of these entities and the group entities of the MNE group that have direct ownership interest in the JV are jointly and severally liable to pay the amount.

There are exceptions to this. Joint and several liability does not apply:

• to entities that meet the conditions in subsection 820-39(3) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, or
• where Australian law prohibits the entity from entering into an arrangement under which it becomes subject to such a liability.

Penalties

What administrative penalties can apply

The existing uniform penalty provisions contained in Schedule 1 of the TAA apply, with base penalty amounts similar to those imposed for significant global entities. This means, for example:

• Penalties for failure to lodge on time, which can apply to entities that do not lodge an approved form by the due date. The base penalty amount is multiplied by 500.
• Penalties for false and misleading statements or for taking a position that is not reasonably arguable. The base penalty amount is doubled.

In addition, an administrative penalty can apply for failing to keep records about the global and domestic minimum tax.

OECD guidance on penalties

The OECD has released guidance on transitional penalty relief, which outlines that administrators should consider providing a soft landing for MNE groups during a transition period.

This includes recommending administrators consider not applying penalties or sanctions in connection with the filing of the GIR during the transition period where an MNE group has taken ‘reasonable measures’ to ensure the correct application of the GloBE rules. ‘Reasonable measures’ is not defined and should be understood in light of each jurisdiction’s existing rules and practices.

ATO guidance on penalties

We are currently considering consultation feedback received to date about the application of penalties to the global and domestic minimum tax. We will explore the need for updated guidance in future consultation.

Record keeping

The legislation inserts Subdivision 382-C in Schedule 1 in the TAA which provides record keeping requirements on the Australian global and domestic minimum tax.

Broadly, the provision requires an Australian group entity, as well as GloBE JVs and GloBE JV subsidiaries, of an MNE group, to keep records that fully explain whether it has complied with the global and domestic minimum tax legislation. This includes, but is not limited to, all records that explain and show the basis of every disclosure in the GIR, AIUTR and DMTR lodged or exchanged with the Commissioner.

Excluded entities, which may not have an obligation to lodge, are still required to keep records relating to their status as an excluded entity.

Records must be kept in writing in English, or in a format that is readily accessible and convertible to English and must enable the entity’s liability to top-up tax to be readily determined.

Records must be kept until either:

• the end of 8 years after those records were prepared or obtained
• 8 years after the completion of the transactions or acts to which those records relate
• the end of the period of review for an assessment to which those records relate (if extended), whichever is the later.

Australian record keeping requirements for the GIR

As part of the requirement to keep records that fully explain whether you have complied with the global and domestic minimum tax legislation, you are required to keep records that support the disclosures in the GIR. This is notwithstanding that the UPE or DFE of the MNE group may lodge the GIR with a foreign government agency.

The records required to be kept are dependent on the information required to be provided under the dissemination approach, agreed upon by the OECD Inclusive Framework. The dissemination approach sets out which sections of the GIR are to be distributed to each country based on the MNE group’s structure and the requirements of the rule order. More specifically, the UPE country receives the complete GIR, countries with taxing rights receive the detailed calculations for those jurisdictions in which it has taxing rights in relation to, and all countries receive the corporate structure. Based on this, the ATO should receive:

• general information, such as the group’s corporate structure and summary information
• detailed top-up tax computations for those jurisdictions in respect of which Australia has taxing rights (including computations in relation to Australia itself)
• detailed sections relating to safe harbours and exclusions where Australia has taxing rights (including Australia itself)
• the whole GIR where there is an Australian UPE
• computations for Australian DMT tax.

Broadly, this means records must be kept for all disclosures in the GIR in relation to overseas jurisdictions where Australia has taxing rights.

Where there is a foreign UPE and Australia does not have taxing rights for an overseas jurisdiction, records must be kept that support that Australian CE has no IIR/UTPR taxing rights as per the agreed rule order. Records must still be kept for all detailed disclosures in the GIR in relation to Australia itself.

Records must also be kept in relation to the MNE group structure regardless of whether Australia has taxing rights over a foreign jurisdiction.

Where there is an Australian UPE, records must be kept for all disclosures in the GIR.

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Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 51-year-old male has been arrested in relation to a domestic violence incident that occurred in Borroloola yesterday afternoon.

Around 2pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a female had been struck by a vehicle while walking down a roadway in the community.

Police and clinic staff attended, and the victim was conveyed to the clinic suffering significant injuries to her ankle. She will be transported to Royal Darwin Hospital today for further treatment.

The alleged offender, who is known to the victim, fled the scene prior to police; however, he was arrested this morning at the Borroloola Police Station after handing himself in. He remains in police custody with charges expected to follow.

Police urge anyone with information about the incident to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number NTP2500050231. Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800737732) or Lifeline 131 114.

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force have arrested a man in relation to the serious assault that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday afternoon.

Around 12am, detectives attended a residence on Gap Road and arrested the 22-year-old man.

He currently remains in custody.

The victim remains in hospital receiving treatment and a crime scene remains open in on Gregory Terrace, between Todd Street and Hartley Street, with members of the public advised to avoid the area.

Initial enquiries indicate both the offender and victim were known to each other and not Alice Springs residents.

Investigations into the assault and the large altercation remain ongoing.

Source: New South Wales – News

Just before 5am, Friday 16 May, police and emergency services were called to Port Wakefield Highway, Two Wells (near the intersection with Port Gawler Road) after reports of a crash between a car and truck. On arrival, the driver of the car was trapped and fire crews quickly worked to remove them from their vehicle. The driver was subsequently airlifted to hospital with life threatening injuries.

The driver of the truck, a 30-year-old-man from Mallala, was uninjured and was taken to hospital for mandatory blood tests.

Major Crash investigators are making their way to the scene.

Port Wakefield Road is closed to all northbound traffic from Port Gawler Road and diversions are in place via Old Port Wakefield Road. Road users are asked to avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed this crash or has dashcam is asked to contact police. You can anonymously provide information to Crime Stoppers online at https://crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.

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New businesses sometimes make mistakes with their registration, reporting and recordkeeping responsibilities. It’s important new business owners understand their obligations to ensure they’re getting it right from the start.

If your hobby has turned into a profit-making business, you are responsible for your tax, super and registration obligations. Setting up your business correctly from the start will make it easier to meet these obligations.

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2. There are some registrations you will need to complete when you start a business, for example registering for an ABN or a business name.
3. You can claim a tax deduction for most business expenses if they are directly related to earning your income. Remember to keep records and only claim the business portion of mixed-use expenses.
4. The type of business structure you set up will affect your tax and registration requirements. It’s important to choose the right business structure and understand your obligations.
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Source: Australian Green Party

​The delivery of the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding report follows almost 70 hearing days and an extensive consultation with health policy experts, patients, consumers, and NSW Health staff involved in the delivery of care at every level.​
The rep​or​t ​has made 41 recommendations across 12 key areas including workforce, education and training, funding and procurement processes. Over the coming months, the NSW Government will carefully consider and develop a response to these findings.
NSW Health Secretary Susan Pearce AM has today thanked every one of the people working in our healthcare system throughout NSW. Their dedication, skill, and commitment to providing the very best patient care have been recognised by the Inquiry throughout the pages of the report.
“The Honourable Justice Beasley acknowledges the strength of the NSW Health system, its openness in its contribution to the Inquiry, and the commitment of our people to improving the public health system for the benefit of the people of NSW,” Ms Pearce said.
While the focus will understandably be on recommendations made and areas for improvement, it is very important to note the comments of the Honourable Justice Beasley, who said:
“…the NSW public health system is a very good one. It comprises doctors, nurses, other clinicians, and workers who are well trained, highly skilled, and dedicated. It is well managed.
“It is not, and is unlikely to be in the near future, entirely mistake or incident free, but any person experiencing an illness or injury who attends a NSW public hospital, facility or service, is very likely to receive treatment and care comparable to the best that is provided in any other developed country.”
On the central issue of healthcare funding, the Honourable Justice Beasley said:
“The money allocated to the NSW public health system by a combination of the NSW and Commonwealth Governments is generally not wasted. Likewise, the local health districts and specialty health networks do not waste their budgetary allocation.”
Ms Pearce said this is not to say that there are not areas for improvement across the public health system.
“We work in a huge and complex public health system and there always has been and always will be room for improvement and innovation, as we strive continuously to enhance patient experiences and outcomes,” she said.
“A crucial part of this ongoing effort is providing the support and creating the conditions to allow our staff to do what they do best – care for patients. I agree with the Honourable Justice Beasley, who said: “The health workforce is NSW Health’s greatest asset. It is the key to a strong and sustainable system into the future.”
“We have longstanding recruitment issues, particularly in regional, rural and remote areas, which are challenging for staff and communities in these areas, as well as in some clinical areas and practice disciplines. This continues to be an area of focus.”
“So, while I am the first to acknowledge that we have significant challenges to address, it is also true that we are addressing all these challenges from a position of strength, with one of the best healthcare systems in the world, staffed by the best workforce in the world.”
“For those who may try to portray the Inquiry, or NSW Health, as something it is not, it should be noted the opening paragraph of the Inquiry Report says:
“This Special Commission of Inquiry should at least be welcomed as a refreshing change to other Commissions conducted in Australia and NSW in recent years. Rather than being an inquiry into the failure of government and its agencies, or into their poor conduct, misconduct or unlawful conduct, it has been an inquiry into how a government service might be improved.”
“More than that, I was heartened to see the Honourable Justice Beasley not only noted NSW Health’s cooperation with the Inquiry, but that this… “cooperation extended to facilitating evidence from witnesses, who on many occasions expressed a form of disagreement or criticism about how things were done, or offered a different viewpoint to that of the NSW Ministry of Health or management.”
“Disagreement and criticism of the way things are done are not unwelcome. Every day in NSW Health, as the Inquiry noted, a genuine exchange of ideas about the ways in which the delivery of healthcare can be improved is critical.”
“This includes supporting staff who raise concerns or make complaints to pursue these matters. I want everyone who works in NSW Health to know they can speak up if they feel they need to. I strongly encourage them to do so constructively. It is vital to ensuring we continue to provide the world class health service the Special Commission of Inquiry has recognised in its report,” Ms Pearce said.

Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 15 May 2025

Innovative Queensland-based organisations with a bright idea to improve how First Nations artefacts are identified are being encouraged to apply for a new challenge.

The Queensland Government and Queensland Museum have partnered to deliver the Private Sector Pathways (PSP) Challenge – Charting provenance with First Nations artefacts.

The initiative aims to improve the digital storing, processing, analysis and digitisation of First Nations archival materials like hunting and gathering tools, traditional baskets, boomerangs and rock engravings.

Streamlining the process ensures the original creator has their work correctly attributed by the Queensland Museum.

Participants are encouraged to develop a user-friendly system which makes cataloguing, identifying, processing and managing First Nations artefacts easier for the Queensland Museum by reducing the lengthy and labour-intensive identification process.

The successful Queensland business will receive grant funding up to $100,000 to help them develop their proposed solution with the Museum.

Queensland Museum is custodian to more than 22,000 objects in the Queensland Aboriginal collection, as well as more than 28,000 items from outside of Queensland and more than 12,000 historic photographs.

Acting Deputy Director-General of Innovation Tony King said it’s important to recognise, honour and embrace the rich and ancient cultural history of First Nations peoples, as the first custodians of Australia.

“This challenge will help support the Museum’s archiving and streamline repatriation efforts with Indigenous communities, to uphold the integrity and respect of cultural artefacts,” he said.

“I look forward to seeing what ideas Queensland innovators come up with, to store and showcase First Nations material.”

Queensland Museum CEO Dr Jim Thompson said this is a great opportunity for Queensland innovators to help improve how the museum cares for and connects with First Nations cultural items.

“By making the identification process easier and more accurate, we can better support communities and ensure these important objects are properly recognised, and if possible, returned,” he said.

Queensland Museum First Nations Director Dr Bianca Beetson said this opportunity is groundbreaking and will assist with First Nations artefact collection and recordkeeping.

“It could really improve our processes and make them quicker, transforming how the Museum works to repatriate items back to Indigenous communities,” she said.

“We’re hoping this tool will be able to pull up records of specific markings on cultural items like styles, patterns or timbers – to more effectively and efficiently identify its origin.

“We’re seeing an increasing number of First Nations items coming in from general surrenders and international returns and if this tool is successful, there’s also potential for other museums and even institutions like universities to use it as well.”

Applications close: 2pm Thursday 19 June 2025

View more information about the Private Sector Pathways (PSP) Challenge – Charting provenance with First Nations artefacts.

Media contact:                 DETSI Media Unit on (07) 3339 5831 or media@des.qld.gov.au

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

A 27-year-old man is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Alice Springs this afternoon.

Around 5:10pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of an altercation between up to 20 people on Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs.

During the altercation, an unknown man has allegedly stabbed the 27-year-old multiple times to his chest before fleeing the scene.

Police and St John Ambulance attended the scene and provided initial first aid before the man was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital in a critical condition.

A crime scene was declared on Gregory Terrace between Todd Street and Hartley Street.

Acting Commissioner Martin Dole said “This was a senseless, violent attack, that has no place in our community. Detectives are canvassing the area, and the crime scene is expected to remain open into the night.

“Anyone with information is urged to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference P25132773. You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is currently investigating a single vehicle fatal crash that occurred in Kulgera this morning.

Around 11:40am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a vehicle had rolled on its side along the Stuart Highway approximately 3 kilometres from Kulgera.

Emergency services deployed from Alice Springs and Marla and the two vehicle occupants, a male and a female, were located deceased at the scene.

The Stuart Highway is now closed in both directions and police urge road users to avoid the area where possible.

Major Crash Investigation Unit have carriage and investigations are ongoing. 

The number of lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 14.

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Recreational fishers fined after being caught with excess fish

Thursday, 15 May 2025 – 4:35 pm.

Western Police are reminding recreational fishers to ensure they are abiding by catch limits after a number of people were caught taking excess fish and undersized/oversized fish in recent weeks.
Two men have been fined after they were caught at Ulverstone on Sunday 11 May with 43 Sand Flathead which had been cut into 85 fillets.
The possession limit for Sand Flathead on state waters in the Northern and Western Fishing Zones of Tasmania is 10 per person. 
The men were also found to have a gummy shark onboard which had the dorsal fin and tail removed – in Tasmania, the dorsal and pectoral fins of gummy sharks must remain attached until the shark is landed. 
For further information regarding size, bag and possession limits, you can download the Fishing Tas App which also has the reporting of Rock Lobster fishing activities on it. Remember, check your catch in all respects.
Anyone with information regarding illegal fishing is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Fishwatch on 0427 655 557. Information can be provided anonymously