Volume 5, Issue 3, 13 February 2008 [see previous editions]
SquidMAC request
At the last SquidMAC meeting the MAC requested a paper discussing Statutory Fishing Right trading and Total Allowable Effort setting in the Southern Squid Jig Fishery.
Statutory Fishing Rights have been use to manage the Southern Squid Jig Fishery since 2006 and, together with the annual Total Allowable Effort, determine the number of squid jigging machines that can be used each year.
This paper provides useful information for those persons who may be interested starting to fish for squid as well as those who already hold Statutory Fishing Rights in the fishery.
For a copy of the paper please go to the AFMA website.
If you would like to discuss any of the issues contained in this paper please contact AFMA Licensing on 1300 723 621.
Recently, AFMA Update published notices about the ongoing process of marine bioregional planning being conducted by the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA). AFMA’s contact for this project has now changed. Anyone wishing to find out more about the process of marine bioregional planning or AFMA’s involvement in the process should contact Paul Ryan - (02) 6225 5366 or paul.ryan@afma.gov.au |
Are you an electrical or marine tradesperson working in the seasonal fishing industry? Ever considered out of season work with the Naval Reserves? Defence Reserves Support is offering you the opportunity to take a tour of a Navy Patrol Boat and have a chat with members of the Naval Reserve. DETAILS: Tuesday 19 Feb at 9.00am at Berth 9 Brennan Wharf Port Lincoln. Visit www.defence.gov.au/ |
AFMA Update is changing…
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For the next few months, AFMA Update will continue to be delivered by e-mail and by fax to allow for a transition period for those who wish to change from one to the other.
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SPF Independent Allocation Advisory Panel
AFMA has convened a second Independent Allocation Advisory Panel (IAAP) for the Small Pelagic Fishery (SPF), and invites you to provide input into the IAAP process. Please see the AFMA website for more details.
The IAAP will consult directly through public meetings and written submissions.
Public meetings
Canberra, Lake Michigan Room, Rydges Lakeside Hotel, 1 London Circuit, Canberra
Date: 28 February 2008
Time: 9:00AM-1:00PM
Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln Hotel
Date: 29 February 2008
Time: 9:00AM-1:00PM
Written submissions
1. General submissions on the allocation issues will be accepted between 17 February 2008 and
21 March 2008.
2. Submission on the IAAP Draft Report will be accepted for two weeks following its public release.
Please address all written submissions to:
Small Pelagic Fishery
Independent Allocation Advisory Panel
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
PO Box 7051
Canberra Business Centre ACT 2610
If you have any queries please contact Selina Stoute, SPF Manager, 02 6225 5304 or selina.stoute@afma.gov.au.
Levy invoices
Levy invoices will be posted this week for the Northern Prawn Fishery, Western Deepwater, North West Slope and the Informally Managed Fishery.
AFMA’s levy guide for 2008 is now available on the website.
If you have any questions please contact AFMA Licensing on 1300 723 621 or licensing@afma.gov.au
