Accountability

While the Minister for Fisheries is not involved in AFMA’s day-to-day operations, AFMA has a clear accountability to both the Minister and the Parliament (and therefore the community) for the management of what is a community owned natural resource.

The Minister oversights AFMA’s activities through key accountability provisions of the legislation which require that the Minister approve the AFMA Corporate Plan and Annual Operational Plan and that AFMA submit an Annual Report to the Minister and the Parliament. The Minister must also formally accept each statutory fishery management plan before it comes into effect.

We are also required to provide a copy of our Annual Report to the peak industry body, the Commonwealth Fisheries Association (CFA) , and consult with that organisation on the Corporate Plan. The Chairman and Managing Director are also required to report on AFMA’s performance to the CFA Executive. Additionally, we hold an annual public meeting to consult with industry, other stakeholders and the general public.

Page last updated 31 July, 2008