Fisheries Management Papers

In carrying out its statutory functions in implementing Government policy, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) develops and implements a range of policies to support its application of the legislative and regulatory framework that exists for Commonwealth fisheries. These policies are contained within AFMA’s Fisheries Management Papers (FMPs) and Fisheries Administration Papers (FAPs).

Current papers (and their last review date)

Paper 1 – Management Advisory Committees (2009).
Paper 3 – Disposal of fishing catch and gear (1997).
Paper 5 – Exploration of fish resources (2005).
Paper 6 – Procedure for handling unpaid and overdue levy or charge for Commonwealth domestic fishing concessions (2006).
Paper 8 – Allocation of fishing concessions where management arrangements change (1997).
Paper 10 – Undercatch/overcatch of quota principles (2003).
Paper 11 – Scientific permits (2009).
Paper 12 – Information disclosure (2010).

Revoked papers

Paper 9 – Considerations applied where an offence is believed to be committed. Revoked February 2010 – see the Domestic Compliance Program and related policies for more information.