Volume 3, Issue 6, 10 April 2006
Securing our fishing future – exit assistance tender open
Fisheries Minister Senator Eric Abetz has announced the release of tender documentation for Business Exit Assistance under the Australian Government’s $220 million Securing our Fishing Future initiative.
“The tender provides an opportunity for those wishing to leave the industry to do so, while also better positioning those who remain to be profitable.” Senator Abetz said.
To assist fishers in making these important decisions, the Minister encouraged fishers to take advantage of the $1,500 available per business to secure professional advice on their best options under the tender process.
In addition, Departmental officers will be holding meetings in 14 key ports around Australia from 5 April to 3 May to provide information and answer questions relating to the tender process.
Information on the Request for Tender and also on the information sessions can be obtained from www.daff.gov.au/fishingfuture or the Securing our Fishing Future helpdesk on 1800 617 866.
The information sessions to be held during the next two weeks are listed in the table below:
Date |
Location |
Venue |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 11 April 2006 | Launceston | Colonial on Elizabeth Cnr George & Elizabeth Streets Launceston TAS 7250 |
9am – 12pm |
Wed, 12 April 2006 |
Melbourne |
Caulfield R.S.L |
9am – 12pm |
| Thu, 13 April 2006 | Portland | Melaleuca Functions 25 Bentinck Street Portland VIC 3305 |
9am – 12pm |
Wed, 19 April 2006 |
Ulladulla |
Mollymook Shores |
9am – 12pm |
| Thu, 20 April 2006 | Eden | Fishermens’ Recreation Club 217 Imlay St Eden NSW 2551 |
9am – 12pm |
Fri, 21 April 2006 |
Lakes Entrance |
Bellevue Quality Inn |
9am – 12pm |
The closing date for tenders is 8 June 2006.
THIS EDITION... |
Securing our fishing future – exit assistance tender open |
Southern Squid Jig Fishery Management Advisory Committee (SquidMAC), Queenscliff, Victoria Slope Resource Assessment Group (RAG), Hobart |
AFMA Darwin office open – fight against illegal fishing enhanced
The opening of the new AFMA Darwin office last week will provide a major boost to the Australian Government’s efforts to stamp out illegal foreign fishing, Minister for Fisheries Senator Eric Abetz said on Wednesday.
Working out of the office will be 23 dedicated Australian fisheries officers plus support staff. These officers will be embarked on Naval, Customs and Coastwatch patrols to provide valuable fisheries expertise and intelligence on illegal fishing activities and enforcement of Australia’s fisheries laws.
The Darwin office will also oversee the investigation and prosecution of apprehended fishers in the ports of Darwin, Broome, Thursday Island, Perth and Gove, and also the destruction of illegal fishing vessels.
These new resources will provide greater deterrence of illegal fishing by further improving our capacity to apprehend and prosecute illegal fishers.
New Permit Transfer and Boat Nomination forms
AFMA Licensing and Quota Management has recently introduced a two new application forms for boat nominations and transferring permits.
This is part of the ongoing redesign of existing application forms to make them easier to use. To assist with completing the new forms correctly and easily there are instructions and a checklist provided.
The two new forms are called:
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BN - Boat Nomination Statutory Fishing Rights and Fishing Permits and relevant fishery attachments.
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TP - Application for Transfer of Fishing Permits
The new application forms are available from the AFMA website or by contacting the Licensing and Quota Management section on 1300 723 621.
Call for research proposals for the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery
The Eastern Tuna Management Advisory Committee is currently calling for individuals or research institutions to submit research proposals for possible funding in 2007.
All research proposals received must be related to the priorities and strategic research plan available at from AFMA's website.
All proposals should be submitted to:
the Eastern Tuna MAC
Executive Officer
Ian Freeman
53 Dirty Creek Rd
Corindi NSW 2456
or by facsimile on (02) 6649 2414 or email ifree@bigpond.com by COB 26 May 2006.
What’s in a name?
The names of some fish have changed to meet Australian standards. You’ll notice these changes reflected in Catch Watch – our Catch vs TAC newsletter.
Please note the ones listed below:
Previous name |
New name |
|---|---|
| Smooth Dory | Smooth oreo |
Smooth Dory Cascade |
Smooth oreo cascade |
For more information contact Trent Timmiss at trent.timmiss@afma.gov.au
