The Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery  is managed through a combination of input and output controls as prescribed in the:

• Fisheries Management Act 1991 (the Act) and associated amendments and temporary orders;
• Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery Management Plan 2002 and amendments;
• Associated directions and determinations;
• Fisheries Management (Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery) Regulations 2002 and amendments;
• BSCZSF Harvest Strategy developed in accordance with the Commonwealth Fisheries Harvest Strategy Policy 2007 (660kb); and,
• Conditions on Quota Statutory Fishing Rights.

The Management Plan, in conjunction with the supporting Regulations, is a key document in managing the fishery. Along with the conditions on Quota Statutory Fishing Rights (SFRs), the Management Plan details concession holders’ obligations when fishing in the area of the fishery. Under the Management Plan, AFMA has the right to give closure directions, and formulate Total Allowable Catch (TAC) determinations.

For more information on management of the Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery management arrangements please read the latest Guide to the 2010 Management arrangements  (846kb).