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The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is reminding fishers that ‘take home packs’ no longer exist.  

Media release from The Hon Sussan Ley MP Minister for the Environment.

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for members on three Management Advisory Committees (MACs):

• the Northern Prawn Fishery MAC (NORMAC);
• Tropical Tuna Fisheries MAC (TTMAC); and
• Sub-Antarctic Fisheries MAC (SouthMAC).

Joint media release from:
Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, the Hon David Littleproud MP
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet, the Hon Ben Morton MP
Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries, Senator the Hon. Jonathon Duniam

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is pleased to announce that vessel monitoring system (VMS) compliance from Commonwealth fisheries reached a peak of 99.4% as a result of AFMA’s recent zero-tolerance campaign.  

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for Chairs for three Management Advisory Committees (MACs):

• Northern Prawn Management Advisory Committee (NORMAC)
• Tropical Tuna Management Advisory Committee (TTMAC)
• Sub-Antarctic Management Advisory Committee (SouthMAC)

This Easter as Aussies reconnect with family and friends the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is encouraging them to shop at their local fish shop or fresh seafood market and enjoy sustainable Aussie seafood.