Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery

The Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery extends from Cape York, Queensland, to the South Australian/Victorian border. Fishing occurs in both the Australian fishing zone and adjacent high seas.

Notices and announcements
Notices and announcements for the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery

At a glance
Facts and figures about the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery including principal species, number of permits, fishing methods used and main markets

Management of the fishery
Information on management arrangements for the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery including the Management Plan

Southern Bluefin Tuna core and buffer zones
Current location of the SBT core and buffer zones

Consultation (Eastern TunaMAC)
Chair's summaries and papers from the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Management Advisory Committee

Assessment (ETBRAG)
Summaries from the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Resource Assessment Group

Publications
List of current Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery Reports

Swordfish Catch vs TAC
Information regarding the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) compared to the actual catch figures.

Contacts
Mr Trent Timmiss
A/g Senior Manager
Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (ETBF)
Telephone: (02) 6225 5311
Fax: (02) 6225 5439 ,
email:

Page last updated 18 September, 2008