Draft amendments to the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery Management Plan 2002

7 November 2011

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is proposing to amend the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery Management Plan 2002 (the Plan).

The Plan amendments propose to:

  • remove the minimum quota holding requirement for non-trawl fishing methods;
  • move the mechanism for setting the minimum quota holding for trawl fishing methods to a determination; and
  • make minor changes to some definitions and remove specific reference to the Bycatch Action Plan.

In accordance with section 20 of the Fisheries Management Act 1991, AFMA has commenced a process of consultation regarding the amendments to the Plan. AFMA is now seeking public comment on the draft amendments.

AFMA invites all stakeholders and interested parties to provide their comments or submissions in relation to the draft amendments by 8 December 2011.

Documents

Please provide your comments/submissions to:

Peter Neave
Manager – Antarctic Fisheries
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
PO Box 7051
Canberra Business Centre  ACT  2610

Submissions may also be sent by email to peter.neave@afma.gov.au or by fax to (02) 6225 5439.