Fisheries
Securing Our Fishing Future
The $220 million Securing our Fishing Future package was announced in November 2005 and is designed to deliver profitable and sustainable Commonwealth fisheries for the future. This is the most significant financial contribution to the Australian fishing industry ever made by the Australian Government.
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is the Australian Government statutory authority responsible for the efficient management of Australian Government fishery resources on behalf of the Australian community and key stakeholders. AFMA manages fisheries within the 200 nautical mile Australian fishing zone (AFZ) and, in some cases, by agreement with the Australian States, to the low water mark. In doing so, AFMA provides management, advisory, compliance and licensing services and implements appropriate fisheries management arrangements.
Fish.gov.au
This website contains the most comprehensive set of fish related information in Australia. Includes links to Find a fish, Fish names, Recipes, Where to buy and Dining out.
Fisheries
This index page from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry provides information on Australian fishing and aquaculture industries. Includes links relating to Aquaculture; Domestic fisheries; Fisheries environment; Illegal, unreported and unregulated; Invasive marine species; International fisheries; Market access and trade; Recreational fishing; and Legal & arrangements.
Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation is a rural research and development corporation within the Australian Government portfolio of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The FRDC is the leading Australian agency concerned with planning, funding and managing fisheries research and development.
Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA)
The Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA) is responsible for management of commercial and traditional fishing in the Australian area of the Torres Strait Protected Zone (TSPZ) and designated adjacent Torres Strait waters. This website provides information and resources related to Torres Strait fisheries and their management arrangements. Also included are forms and publications required to apply for, amend or renew Torres Strait fisheries licenses.
