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Invitation to AFMA's Annual Public Meeting Wednesday 8 March 2023

Claire Baker — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:47:59 +0000

17 February 2023

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) annual public meeting will be held on Wednesday 8 March 2023 at 10:30am.

Eight tonnes of ghost net retrieved from Queensland waters

Claire Baker — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 01:01:25 +0000

23 December 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 Aut

AFMA services over the holidays

Claire Baker — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 02:03:51 +0000

20 December 2022

AFMA is closed during our end-of-year office shutdown period from 24 December 2022 to 2 January 2023 inclusive.

Public Information Campaign - Rote, Indonesia

Claire Baker — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:36:27 +0000

19 December 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

AFMA seeking members for Management Advisory Committees and Resource Assessment Groups

Claire Baker — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:29:32 +0000

19 December 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 (

AFMA works with Thailand on fisheries monitoring, control and surveillance

Claire Baker — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:18:27 +0000

14 December 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 Fisherie

Keep your VMS switched on throughout the festive season

Claire Baker — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:01:25 +0000

13 December 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.

Illegal fishers sentenced in Darwin

Claire Baker — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 02:51:59 +0000

Joint media release from Australian Fisheries Management Authority and the Australian Border Force

Improving discard reporting

Claire Baker — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:37:00 +0000

28 November 2022

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority and our research partners use logbook data as a key component in management decisions for fisheries.

Seeking members for AFMA's Management Advisory Committees and Resource Assessment Groups

Claire Baker — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 03:56:00 +0000

28 October 2022

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for members on three Management Advisory Committees (MACs) and two Resource Assessment Groups (RAGs).

Bycatch handling — know your responsibilities

Claire Baker — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 02:22:36 +0000

27 October 2022

Managing the impact of fishing on all parts of the marine environment is a pivotal part of Commonwealth fisheries management. The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is committed to working with fishers to improve the handling of bycatch species caught during fishing operations.

Putting pressure on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing – a multinational partnership

Beth Price — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:23:29 +0000

28 September 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".

Congratulations to the 2022 Seafood Industry Award, Industry Ambassador Dr. George Kailis

Beth Price — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:17:28 +0000

26 September 2022

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) congratulates Dr.

AFMA Commissioner inducted into the Seafood Industry Hall of Fame

Beth Price — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 03:09:36 +0000

26 September 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.

Multifaceted approach to addressing IUU fishing, securing Australia’s fishing future

Beth Price — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:59:59 +0000

24 September 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

Fisheries Management is a moving beast!

Beth Price — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:19:20 +0000

22 September 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!

AFMA E-monitoring Standards Based Program

Beth Price — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:03:17 +0000

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-monit

AFMA seeks consultant to review consultative arrangements

Beth Price — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:49:52 +0000

18 August 2022

Note this opportunity was updated on 25 August 2022.

National Science Week – Profile Haydn Titterton

Claire Baker — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:55:47 +0000

20 August 2022

This year we bring you some AFMA team profiles, showcasing how science and AFMA work hand in hand in sustainable fisheries management.

Building climate considerations into AFMA’s decision making

Claire Baker — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 06:05:59 +0000

National Science Week – Profile Roshan Hanamseth

Claire Baker — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 07:26:18 +0000

15 August 2022

This year we bring you some AFMA team profiles, showcasing how science and AFMA work hand in hand in sustainable fisheries management.

84th AFMA commission meeting - Chairman's Summary

Beth Price — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:59:37 +0000

14 July 2022

The Commission convened for its 84th meeting in Darwin on 13-14 July 2022.

Closures in the Commonwealth Trawl Sector

What is illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing?

Beth Price — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 23:14:46 +0000

5 June 2022

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) uses a multifaceted approach that recognises the dynamic and diverse nature of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IU

83rd AFMA commission meeting - Chairman's Summary

Beth Price — Thu, 12 May 2022 03:56:48 +0000

12 May 2022

The Commission convened for its 83rd meeting in Canberra on 11-12 May 2022.

Aussie seafood on your Easter menu is a great choice for you and our seafood industry

Natalie Jorna — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:29:41 +0000

Easter is one of the busiest times for the Australian seafood industry, providing Australian seafood lovers with a range of locally caught, sustainable seafood.

AFMA’s Sea Rider provides expertise on Pacific fisheries and regional legal frameworks in support of Operation SOLANIA

Beth Price — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:11:24 +0000

5 April 2022

An Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) Fisheries Officer was embarked Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessel HMAS Melville onboard as a Sea Rider, providing subject matter expertise of Pac

2022 banana prawn pre-season briefings

Natalie Jorna — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:12:40 +0000

17 March 2022

The banana prawn season in the Northern Prawn Fishery (NPF) starts 1 April 2022 and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), is looking forward to seeing operators and fleet managers a

82nd AFMA commission meeting - Chairman's Summary

Beth Price — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 03:52:41 +0000

16 March 2022

The Commission convened for its 82nd meeting in Canberra on 15-16 March 2022.

Annual Public Meeting

81st AFMA commission meeting - Chairman's Summary

Beth Price — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:42:39 +0000

9 March 2022

The Commission met for its 81st meeting in Canberra on 9 March 2022.

Members sought for various AFMA Resource Assessment Groups

Natalie Jorna — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:59:11 +0000

2 March 2022

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for upcoming vacant member positions on a number of its Resource Assessment Groups (RAGs), specifically the:

Putting the freeze on IUU fishing

Beth Price — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:12:48 +0000

22 February 2022

In support of effective Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS) of fisheries resources in the Pacific, 25 Freezer Inspection Kits have been assembled by the Australian Fisheries Management Author

Invitation to AFMA's Annual Public Meeting Tuesday 15 March 2022

Beth Price — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:49:05 +0000

18 February 2022

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority invites you to attend the Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday 15 March 2022 from 9:30am until 11:15am.

Sharing information online to safeguard fish resources

Beth Price — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 23:51:13 +0000

MEDIA RELEASE

ETBF seabird mitigation and reporting requirements 2022

Natalie Jorna — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:39:09 +0000

16 February 2022

Research projects funded by FRDC and being led by industry are looking at new approaches to reduce seabird interactions, as well as, ways to improve the effectiveness

Deep diving into managing one of our greatest resources!

Beth Price — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:45:41 +0000

11 February 2022

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority's (AFMA) Graduate Development Program prepares graduates for a career as a future leader within AFMA by exposing you to a broad range

Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna - Executive Secretary position

Natalie Jorna — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:37:52 +0000

4 February 2022

The Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) is inviting applications for the position of Executive Secretary.

AFMA celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Todd Hayward — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 03:58:46 +0000

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority’s (AFMA) and we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to AFMA’s success since February 1992.

Tonnes of deadly marine debris removed from Australia's northern waters

Todd Hayward — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 01:04:07 +0000

In 2021, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) deployment of chartered vessels supporting targeted operations to combat illegal, unreported and un

Applications for management advisory committee members close 10 Feb

Natalie Jorna — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:56:37 +0000

24 January 2022

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for members on three Management Advisory Committees (MACs) and four Resource Assessment Groups (RAGs), specifically:

AFMA Chair returns

Natalie Jorna — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 22:52:30 +0000

Media Release from Senator the Hon Jonathon Duniam, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries

Reminder to keep the VMS switched on

Beth Price — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:21:33 +0000

24 December 2021

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is reminding Commonwealth operators that VMS units are to remain switched on at all times, including during the Ch

Members sought for Management Advisory Committees and Resource Assessment Groups of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Beth Price — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:50:36 +0000

21 December 2021

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for members on three Management Advisory Committees (MACs) and four Resource Assessment Groups (RAGs), specifically:

Commonwealth fisheries levy rates and arrangements for 2021‑22

Todd Hayward — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:48:38 +0000

14 December 2021

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has announced that the 2021-22 Management and Research Levy arrangements for Commonwealth fisheries have been confirmed

Celebrate the good ‘Summer Vibes’ with sustainable wild-caught Aussie seafood

Todd Hayward — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 02:49:02 +0000

Like so many industries, this year has been tough on the Commonwealth fishing sector.

Commonwealth fishers reach 100 per cent VMS compliance

Todd Hayward — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 01:46:22 +0000

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is pleased to report that Commonwealth fishers achieved a 98.95 per cent compliance with their vessel monitoring system (VMS) requirements betwe

AFMA seeking Chairs for a range of MACs and RAGs

Natalie Jorna — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 02:31:14 +0000

30 November 2021

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is reminding suitable applicants to apply for the Chair positions currently available on AFMA’s Management Advisory Committees

Improving discard reporting

Natalie Jorna — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 23:28:37 +0000

23 November 2021

Fishing, like all food production has some level of impact on the environment and one of the most direct and visible impacts from the harvest of commercial fish species is the unintentional catch o

World Fisheries Day 2021

Todd Hayward — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 03:25:15 +0000

2021 AFMA Stakeholder Survey

Natalie Jorna — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:50:17 +0000

19 November 2021

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is undertaking the bi-annual Stakeholder Survey and is interested in seeking your feedback and perceptions o

Updated approved VMS units for Commonwealth fisheries

Natalie Jorna — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:37:25 +0000

18 November 2021

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has amended the list of approved Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) unit types for use on Commonwealth nominated