The Minister must consult with the appropriate advisory committee, established under section 27 of the Act in relation to a fishery referred to in these rules, in respect of any changes relating to the following matters:

(a) an area where fishing may occur;

(b) a matter relating to the characteristics of a fish;

(c) the opening and closing of the fishery;

(d) fishing apparatus;

(e) limits on taking and possessing fish;

(f) the authority to take scalefish using a fishing licence.