25
Mar
2020
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) recognises the current challenges facing Commonwealth commercial fishers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. AFMA is offering concession holders the option to defer the next instalment of their levies, which...
11
Mar
2020
Media release from the Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Hon Jonathon DuniamAustralia’s wild prawn fishers are inviting the community to ‘get on board’ by promoting the sustainable practices that make the Aussie prawn on your plate...
12
Feb
2020
The Commission met for its 69th meeting in Canberra on 21 November 2019. This document provides a summary of the key discussions and decisions by the Commission. It is not a record of discussions and does not cover agenda items and discussions that are...
10
Feb
2020
Fisheries officers from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Primary Industries & Regions South Australia (PIRSA) have conducted a joint ‘at sea’ operation to inspect Commonwealth fishing operators involved in the harvest and...
06
Feb
2020
With a keen interest in fisheries and the outdoors, Sam Langholz was stoked to become an observer with the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). Hear from Sam on life as an AFMA Observer and his experience seeing the Aurora Australis first-...
29
Jan
2020
AFMA’s annual public meeting will be held on Tuesday 10 March 2020 in Canberra. This meeting gives stakeholders the opportunity to meet with AFMA Commissioners and discuss AFMA’s progress in pursuing effective management of Commonwealth fisheries.All...
10
Jan
2020
Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Fisheries Officers based on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait have conducted a joint operation with Water Police Thursday Island (WPTI) focusing on marine safety and fisheries compliance within the...
03
Jan
2020
Since 2016, 31 fish aggregating devices (FADs) were retrieved off the Australian coast, in a collaborative effort by the Maritime Border Command (MBC), Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), the Australian Border Force (ABF) and the Royal...
24
Dec
2019
Joint media release: Australian Border Force and the Australian Fisheries Management AuthorityThe masters and one crew member of two Indonesian fishing vessels, apprehended less than a week apart in Australian waters, have been convicted in the Darwin...
20
Dec
2019
Maritime Border Command (MBC), a multi-agency taskforce in the Australian Border Force (ABF), has apprehended an Indonesian fishing vessel north of the Gulf of Carpentaria for suspected illegal fishing in Australian waters in a joint operation with the...
19
Dec
2019
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has announced that the 2019-20 Management and Research Levy arrangements for Commonwealth fisheries have been confirmed and the levy rates for the year have been set. The levy amount charged to...
16
Dec
2019
There is much to celebrate about Australian seafood this festive season after a great year for many Commonwealth fisheries, producing an abundant supply of sustainable wild-caught seafood throughout the year.CEO of the Australian Fisheries Management...
13
Dec
2019
Media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Australian Border ForceThe Australian Border Force’s Maritime Border Command (MBC) has apprehended an Indonesian fishing vessel east of Ashmore Island for suspected illegal fishing in...
06
Dec
2019
AFMA is seeking full proposals for an additional priority scope outlined below as part of AFMA’s current annual call for applications published in November 2019. Applicants should use the fishery-specific project scope provided below as a guide...
26
Nov
2019
Media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Australian Border ForceThe master of an Indonesian illegal fishing vessel has been fined AU $17,360 in the Darwin Local Court for offences under the Fisheries Management Act 1991.The...
26
Nov
2019
Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) help AFMA monitor the position, course and speed of Commonwealth fishing vessels and is a key tool in ensuring compliance with the fisheries management arrangements.Commonwealth operators are reminded that VMS units are to...
21
Nov
2019
This World Fisheries Day, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is highlighting cooperative efforts with key stakeholders to ensure Commonwealth fish stocks are sustainable now and into the future.AFMA’s CEO, Wez Norris, said maintaining a...
21
Nov
2019
Media release from the Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator Jonathon DuniamToday’s annual World Fisheries Day is a great opportunity to celebrate Australia’s safe and sustainable seafood industry that supports thousands of jobs...
18
Nov
2019
With a strong background in marine science and keen interest in the surf, James Devenport always knew he wanted to work close to the ocean. When he heard about the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Observer Program, it sounded like a great...
14
Nov
2019
Fisheries Officers from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) represented Australia in Operation Kurukuru, a multinational coordinated regional maritime surveillance exercise targeting illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing in...
