Invitation to apply for industry membership of SharkRAG

AFMA is inviting nominations from industry members to fill a vacant position on the Shark Resource Assessment Group (SharkRAG). 

The role of SharkRAG is to provide advice to AFMA Management, the Management Advisory Committees (MACs) and the AFMA Commission.  This advice includes the status of the fish stocks, substocks, species (target and non-target species) and on the impact of fishing on the marine environment. RAGs are bodies appointed by the AFMA Commission and report to both the Commission and the MAC.

SharkRAG is responsible for undertaking assessments of the major target and byproduct shark species including Gummy and School Shark, Elephantfish and Sawshark. The role of industry members on the committee is to provide fisheries expertise relevant to the particular fishery and species.

Please note this is a voluntary position. While AFMA will meet reasonable travel and accommodation costs, no remuneration is payable. If you are interested in being a RAG member, please nominate by completing the attached form (link below) and forwarding it to the address below by Tuesday 31 January 2012:

SharkRAG industry member application form 

Mr Erik Raudzens

Senior Management Officer

Gillnet, Hook and Trap Fishery

Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Box 7051 Canberra BC, ACT 2610

For further information please contact Erik on (02) 6225 5370 or by email to Erik.Raudzens@afma.gov.au.