In 2025, The Great Australian Bight Management Advisory Committee (GABMAC) was merged into SEMAC.
Prior to this GABMAC was the principle forum where issues relating to the Great Australian Bight Trawl Sector of the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed.
The committee was advised by the Great Australian Bight Resource Assessment Group (GABRAG) on the status of fish stocks, sub stocks, species (target and non-target), the impact of fishing on the marine environment and the type of information needed for stock assessments.
It also provided an avenue for consultation between industry, managers, researchers, environment/conservation and state government officers. The committee continues to be AFMA’s main source of advice on the management of the sector.
Find past decisions and outcomes on the Great Australian Bight Management Advisory Committee past meetings page.