Securing Australia’s fishing future

Responsible for the efficient management and sustainable use of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community.

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Commercial fishers

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Researchers

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Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery

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Coral Sea Fishery

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Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery

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Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery

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Toothfish being hauled on board a fishing boat

Macquarie Island Toothfish Fishery

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North West Slope Trawl Fishery

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Northern Prawn Fishery

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Small Pelagic Fishery

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Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery

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Southern Squid Jig Fishery

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Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery

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Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery

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Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery

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270+

boats fishing in Commonwealth waters

Commonwealth fisheries managed

in Australia, from three nautical miles out to the extent of the Australian Fishing Zone

45+

Commercial species managed

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News

04 Oct 2024

Strong penalties for nine illegal fishers after attempting to evade authorities

This is a joint media release between the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).

News

26 Sep 2024

Three vessels detected, huge haul seized off Kimberley Coast

This is a joint media release between the Australian Border Force and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority.

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26 Sep 2024

International partners join forces to protect Pacific fish stocks

In mid-2024, 24 officials from Australia, France, New Zealand, the United States of America, Fiji, Vanuatu, the Cook Islands and the Forum Fisheries Agency joined forces for Operation Nasse.

News

16 Sep 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Seafood Industry Ambassador, Katherine Winchester

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) congratulates Katherine Winchester for being awarded the Industry Ambassador award at the Seafood Industry Awards held in Hobart on Thursday, 12 September 2024.

News

10 Sep 2024

Four illegal foreign fishing vessels intercepted — catch and equipment seized, boat to be destroyed

This is a joint media release between the Australian Border Force and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority.

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06 Sep 2024

Australia-Malaysia MCS cooperation to combat illegal fishing in Southeast Asia

Recently, representatives from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) delivered a comprehensive vessel monitoring system workshop under the ‘Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Promoting Sustainable Fisheries in Southeast Asia Program’ (SEA IUU Fishing Program).