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17
Feb
2023
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) annual public meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 March 2023 at 10:30am.This meeting gives those interested the opportunity to meet with AFMA Commissioners and discuss AFMA’s progress in pursuing...
23
Dec
2022
Earlier this month, three large ghost nets were removed from Queensland waters between the Gulf of Carpentaria and the Torres Strait, in a joint operation by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Parks Australia.Prior to retrieval, the...
20
Dec
2022
AFMA is closed during our end-of-year office shutdown period from 24 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 inclusive.If your matter is not urgent, please contact us from 3 January 2023 when we return back to our services.Any urgent queries should be directed...
19
Dec
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, delivered a joint public information campaign (PIC) in Rote, Indonesia from 30 November to 1 December 2022.The PIC was attended...
19
Dec
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking suitable applicants to apply for several vacant members positions currently available on some of our Management Advisory Committees (MACs) and Resource Assessment Groups (RAGs).We are...
14
Dec
2022
AFMA staff have recently returned from delivering a workshop on Fisheries Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) Analytics, Innovation and Best Practices to the Thailand Department of Fisheries (DoF) held in November in Bangkok, Thailand.The...
13
Dec
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) would like to remind Commonwealth operators to ensure that their Vessel Monitoring System remains operational over the holiday season.Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) help us to monitor a vessel’s...
06
Dec
2022
Joint media release from Australian Fisheries Management Authority and the Australian Border ForceEight crew members from two Indonesian fishing vessels, intercepted on 17 and 23 November 2022, have been convicted in the Darwin Local Court for offences...
28
Nov
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority and our research partners use logbook data as a key component in management decisions for fisheries. Fishers accurately recording their catch and their discards are key to the quality of the data on decisions...
28
Oct
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for members on three Management Advisory Committees (MACs) and two Resource Assessment Groups (RAGs). These include the:Great Australian Bight Management Advisory Committee (...
27
Oct
2022
To assist fishers, AFMA has developed a range of bycatch handling guides and a video to help ensure that fishers use best practice when handling their bycatch. These guides help fishers understand the importance of bycatch handling and provide...
28
Sep
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) joined the French Armed Forces of New Caledonia (FANC) who hosted the sixth occasion of the international fisheries operation "NASSE".Organised from May to August within the framework of the Pacific...
26
Sep
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) congratulates Dr. George Kailis on receiving national recognition for his contribution to State and National fisheries management policy and research.Dr. Kailis was awarded the Industry Ambassador at...
26
Sep
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) congratulates Brett McCallum on his induction into the Seafood Industry Hall of Fame at the 2022 Seafood Directions Conference.The Hall of Fame is presented to persons who have made substantial...
24
Sep
2022
As the Commonwealth’s fisheries regulator, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) uses a multifaceted approach to addressing IUU fishing that recognises its dynamic and diverse nature.AFMA’s approach to combating IUU fishing is outlined in...
22
Sep
2022
Managing a highly migratory species such as the southern bluefin tuna seems like a mammoth task and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is just one part of the puzzle!Because of its highly migratory nature across many oceans, southern...
21
Sep
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking comment from industry, electronic monitoring (e-monitoring) service providers and technical experts in the field on the draft E-monitoring Equipment and Maintenance Standards for AFMA’s e-...
18
Aug
2022
Note this opportunity was updated on 25 August 2022. All questions and responses must now be made directly through the Austender websiteImproving the effectiveness of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)'s Management Advisory...
20
Aug
2022
This year we bring you some AFMA team profiles, showcasing how science and AFMA work hand in hand in sustainable fisheries management.Today’s profile in the spotlight is Haydn Titterton who works at AFMA’s Lakes Entrance office.Haydn is a Senior...
16
Aug
2022
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority’s (AFMA) is strategically integrating climate information into the management of Commonwealth fisheries ensuring ecologically sustainable Commonwealth fisheries around Australia. Research shows...