Fishing related economic activities
Commercial fishing
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development DPIRD works in consultation with the Aboriginal Fishing Advisory Council (AFAC).AFAC to assists in identifying viable economic opportunities for Aboriginal communities related to the fisheries resources, and also reviews how cultural aspects of community and family sit with existing commercial fishing arrangements.
Commercial fishing provides a valued source of employment and economic opportunity for Aboriginal communities.
The sustainability of existing fishing businesses operated by Aboriginal people, and the exploration and promotion of opportunities related to the fisheries resource that may benefit Aboriginal communities, are both important objectives.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development works in consultation with the Aboriginal Fishing Advisory Council (AFAC).
AFAC assists in identifying viable economic opportunities for Aboriginal communities related to the fisheries resources, and also reviews how cultural aspects of community and family sit with existing commercial fishing arrangements.
The department may also provide support and assistance to community projects that seek to maintain or build on the active engagement of Aboriginal people in the NSW commercial fishing sector.
Information about each of the NSW commercial fisheries can be obtained on the Commercial Fishing page.
Aquaculture
Aquaculture is a business opportunity for communities or individuals and may also be undertaken successfully at a small, less intensive scale to enhance access to quality seafood.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development can provide assistance to individuals, communities, Local Aboriginal Land Councils and other Aboriginal organisations by case management of aquaculture development proposals.
The department has developed sustainable aquaculture strategies for both oyster and land-based aquaculture activities.
Further information can be found on the department's Aquaculture page.
Charter fishing operations
Charter fishing businesses give recreational fishers the chance to engage in fishing experiences that they may not normally be able to experience by providing the fishing opportunity (e.g. an offshore boat trip), equipment and expertise to go out and enjoy fishing and get a feed of fish. Charter boat operators need a licence to operate their businesses in NSW.
Further information can be found on the department's Charter fishing in NSW page.