Securing our fishing future

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Final round of Onshore Business Assistance opens 02 October 2007 $3m to help Sapphire Coast Seafood Industry 23 April 2007
Elements of the initiative
$150 million Fishing Concession Voluntary Surrender scheme and $70 million complementary assistance package Changes to Commonwealth fisheries management Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Contacts
Need to know more? For enquiries about the Fishing Concession Voluntary Surrender scheme and complementary assistance package: call DAFF’s toll-free hotline 1800 617 866 or email fishingfuture@daff.gov.au For enquiries about the changes to Commonwealth fisheries management: call AFMA on 1300 723 621 For enquiries about the Marine Protected Area: call DEWR on 02 6274 2047

On 23 November 2005, the Australian government announced the $220 million Securing Our Fishing Future Initiative to help secure Commonwealth fish stocks and a profitable future for the fishing industry.

The initiative involves three major elements including a $150 million fishing licence buyback scheme and $70 million complementary assistance package, changes to Commonwealth fisheries management and proposed Marine Parks for the South-east region.

Further information

More information is also available on each of the key elements of the Securing our Fishing Future Initiative:

Securing our Fishing Future initiative