In April 2008 MFish sought stakeholder input with regard to Talley’s Group Management Ltd’s application for an exemption from the quota aggregation limits set out in the Fisheries Act 1996 (the Act) to hold quota shares equivalent to 42.55% of the combined TACCs for the elephant fish fishery (ELE). Section 60 of the Act required the Minister, when dealing with such requests, to consult with persons and organisations the Minister considered were representative of those classes of persons having an interest in the exemption decision.MFish received no submissions on this issue. After advice from MFish and consideration of the issues the Minister made his decision in September 2008. The Minister’s decisions are contained in the attached letter.If you require further information please contact Eugene Rees, Socio Economic Analyst, Wellington, on (04) 819 4659 or email eugene.rees@fish.govt.nz Download Minister's Decision Letter (PDF 235kb) Download Final Advice Paper (PDF 1.4Mb) Download Talley's Application to MFish (PDF 235kb) Download MFish Letter to Stakeholders (PDF 11kb)