Illegal fishers from Indonesia imprisoned for repeat offending
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
Indonesian fishers guilty of illegal fishing in Australian waters
Seven Indonesian nationals pleaded guilty to illegally fishing in Australian waters in three separate cases at Darwin Local Court on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.
Public call for research priorities for AFMA funding in 2026–27
The AFMA Research Committee (ARC) is making its annual public call for proposals to address research priorities identified for potential AFMA funding in 2026–27.
Eight Indonesian divers guilty of illegal fishing in Australia
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and the Australian Border Force (ABF).
Bêche-de-mer breach: Torres Strait fish receiver fined for reporting failure
This is a media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA).
Nine illegal foreign fishers found guilty, repeat offender jailed
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
Illegal foreign fishing remains the focus of AFMA enforcement action
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) investigated several hundred cases of suspected illegal fishing in 2024–25.