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    The Sub-Antarctic Management Advisory Committee (SouthMAC) is the principal forum where issues relating to the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery and the Macquarie Island Toothfish Fishery are discussed, problems identified and possible solutions developed.

    It also provides an avenue for consultation between industry, managers, researchers, environment and conservation groups, and government officers. The committee continues to be AFMA’s main source of advice on the management of the sub-Antarctic fisheries. The committee holds an annual public meeting each year.

    • Total allowable catches for mackerel icefish and Patagonian toothfish.
    • Climate change and fisheries.
    • CCAMLR outcomes.

    Past decisions and outcomes can be found on the Sub-Antarctic Management Advisory Committee past meetings page.

    Members are appointed for the period 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2027.

    • Mr Geoff Richardson, Chair
    • Ms Selina Stoute, AFMA member
    • Ms Rachel Downes, executive officer
    • Dr Lyn Goldsworthy, environment/conservation member
    • Dr Philippe Ziegler, scientific member
    • Ms Sally Carney, AAD member
    • Mr Malcolm McNeil, industry member
    • Mr Rhys Arangio, industry member

    Executive Officer, Sub-Antarctic Management Advisory Committee
    Telephone: 02 6225 5555
    Email: info@afma.gov.au

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    Page last updated: 13/05/2025