Regulator function
Sustainable management of fish stocks by regulating and educating domestic and international fisheries laws, obligations and standards.
Legislation
- Fisheries Management (International Agreements) Regulations 2009
- Fishing Levy Regulations 2018
- Fisheries Levy (Torres Strait Prawn Fishery) Regulation 2016
- Fisheries Administration Act 1991
- Fisheries Management Act 1991
- Fisheries Management Regulations 2019
- Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984
- Torres Strait Fisheries Regulations 1985
- Fisheries Management (Fishing Levy Collection) Regulations 2018
- Fisheries Management (Fishing Levy Collection) Amendment (2021-2022 Instalment Dates) Regulations 2021
Regulated community
- Fishing industry (domestic and international)
- Scientists/researchers
- Fishing associations
- Environment and conservation organisations
Portfolio
Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Internal to department / external entity
External