Following on from the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy 2017-2027 that was released in June 2017, the Queensland Government is now seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act 1994.
A discussion paper outlining the proposed changes has been released for public consultation. The discussion paper can be downloaded from
https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/sustainable-fisheries-strategy/changes-to-queenslands-fisheries-legislation.
Submissions close 5pm, Sunday 20 May 2018.
Additional discussion papers and feedback links relating to fisheries reform harvest strategies for the following fisheries:
- East coast otter trawl fishery
- Queensland crab (mud & blue swimmer crabs) fishery
- East coast inshore fishery
- Coral reef fin fish fishery
are available at https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/sustainable-fisheries-strategy/fisheries-reforms.