Significant penalties for sixteen illegal foreign fishers
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
Illegal foreign fishers receive significant fines and imprisonment
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
Clean-up operation targets waste and pollution linked to illegal fishing
Material dumped or deliberately cached by foreign fishing crews were the targets of a recent joint operation led by AFMA, in partnership with the Australian Army’s North West Mobile Force (NORFORCE) and the Garngi Community Rangers.
Illegal foreign fishers receive fines and imprisonment for repeat offences
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
99th AFMA Commission meeting – Chair's Summary
The Commission convened for its 99th meeting in Brisbane on 12 and 13 August 2025.
AFMA publishes Climate Risk Framework for Commonwealth fisheries
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has published a framework for integrating climate-related risks into decision-making for Commonwealth fisheries.
Nineteen illegal foreign fishers from Indonesia plead guilty
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
Australia and Indonesia wrap up maritime security operation
This is a joint media release between the Australian Border Force, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority and the Indonesian Directorate General of Surveillance of Marine and Fisheries Resources.