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28
Nov
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority and our research partners use logbook data as a key component in management decisions for fisheries. Fishers accurately recording their catch and their discards are key to the quality of the data on decisions...
28
Oct
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for members on three Management Advisory Committees (MACs) and two Resource Assessment Groups (RAGs). These include the:Great Australian Bight Management Advisory Committee (...
27
Oct
2022
To assist fishers, AFMA has developed a range of bycatch handling guides and a video to help ensure that fishers use best practice when handling their bycatch. These guides help fishers understand the importance of bycatch handling and provide...
28
Sep
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) joined the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia (FANC) who hosted the sixth occasion of the international fisheries operation "NASSE".Organised from May to August within the framework of the Pacific...
26
Sep
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) congratulates Dr. George Kailis on receiving national recognition for his contribution to State and National fisheries management policy and research.Dr. Kailis was awarded the Industry Ambassador at...
26
Sep
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) congratulates Brett McCallum on his induction into the Seafood Industry Hall of Fame at the 2022 Seafood Directions Conference.The Hall of Fame is presented to persons who have made substantial...
24
Sep
2022
As the Commonwealth’s fisheries regulator, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) uses a multifaceted approach to addressing IUU fishing that recognises its dynamic and diverse nature.AFMA’s approach to combating IUU fishing is outlined in...
22
Sep
2022
Managing a highly migratory species such as the southern bluefin tuna seems like a mammoth task and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is just one part of the puzzle!Because of its highly migratory nature across many oceans, southern...
21
Sep
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking comment from industry, electronic monitoring (e-monitoring) service providers and technical experts in the field on the draft E-monitoring Equipment and Maintenance Standards for AFMA’s e-...
18
Aug
2022
Note this opportunity was updated on 25 August 2022. All questions and responses must now be made directly through the Austender websiteImproving the effectiveness of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)'s Management Advisory...
20
Aug
2022
This year we bring you some AFMA team profiles, showcasing how science and AFMA work hand in hand in sustainable fisheries management.Today’s profile in the spotlight is Haydn Titterton who works at AFMA’s Lakes Entrance office.Haydn is a Senior...
16
Aug
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority’s (AFMA) is strategically integrating climate information into the management of Commonwealth fisheries ensuring ecologically sustainable Commonwealth fisheries around Australia. Research shows...
15
Aug
2022
This year we bring you some AFMA team profiles, showcasing how science and AFMA work hand in hand in sustainable fisheries management.Today’s profile in the spotlight is Roshan Hanamseth, who joined AFMA’s Lakes Entrance office.Roshan is a Senior...
14
Jul
2022
The Commission convened for its 84th meeting in Darwin on 13-14 July 2022.Closures in the Commonwealth Trawl SectorThe Commission met with the Executive Officer of the South East Trawl Fishing Industry Association (SETFIA) as part of the ongoing...
05
Jun
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) uses a multifaceted approach that recognises the dynamic and diverse nature of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).IUU fishing threatens the sustainability and economic viability of...
12
May
2022
The Commission convened for its 83rd meeting in Canberra on 11-12 May 2022.The Commission met with executives from Tuna Australia and the Commonwealth Fisheries Association on a range of important matters and noted their respective viewpoints as...
13
Apr
2022
Easter is one of the busiest times for the Australian seafood industry, providing Australian seafood lovers with a range of locally caught, sustainable seafood.With Easter weekend just days away, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority’s (AFMA) CEO...
05
Apr
2022
An Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Fisheries Officer was embarked Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel HMAS Melville onboard as a Sea Rider, providing subject matter expertise of Pacific fisheries and regional legal frameworks for...
17
Mar
2022
The banana prawn season in the Northern Prawn Fishery (NPF) starts 1 April 2022 and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), is looking forward to seeing operators and fleet managers attend the Northern Prawn Fishery Industry (NPFI) run pre-...
16
Mar
2022
The Commission convened for its 82nd meeting in Canberra on 15-16 March 2022.Annual Public MeetingStakeholders and the general public were invited to participate in the Commission’s Annual Public Meeting on the first day of the Commission meeting. A...