Australian Fisheries Management Authority

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