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Call for public submissions - Total Allowable Catch Determination – Eastern Rock Lobster
Background
A new Total Allowable Catch (TAC) determination is required to be made for the annual commercial fishing period 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024 for Eastern Rock Lobster in the NSW Lobster Fishery.
Where can I find information?
Have your say
The Department of Primary Industries – Fisheries invites all members of the public, including all stakeholders and interest groups, to make submissions on the appropriate level of TAC for the species above.
All submissions should be directed in writing to:
Total Allowable Fishing Committee
Subject – Eastern Rock Lobster TAC submission
Closing date for submissions is Wednesday 17 May 2023.
Stock Assessment briefing for Eastern Rock Lobster
An online (Microsoft Teams) Stock Assessment briefing will be held by DPI Fisheries on 26 April 2023 from 3pm to 4pm to present and discuss assessment information available for the Lobster Fishery. This will provide feedback for making of submissions and finalising assessment information for the TAC determination process.
If you would like to attend the Lobster fishery briefing session, please email tafc@dpi.nsw.gov.au before 25 April 2023 to register your interest. Online meeting details will be sent to registered persons before the meeting.
Total Allowable Fishing Committee Meeting Information
The TAF Committee will meet on 1 June 2023 in Sydney to consider relevant information to assist them in determining the Eastern Rock Lobster TAC including stakeholder feedback.
Attendance to the meeting may be face to face or via Microsoft Teams meeting. To attend via Microsoft Teams, you will need access to a computer with a microphone and camera (camera is not essential), or a smart device could be used.
If you would like to attend the meeting, please email your interest and preferred attendance method to tafc@dpi.nsw.gov.au
More information
Commercial Fisheries Hotline: 1300 726 488
Call for public submissions – Total Allowable Catch Determinations – Fishing Period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024
Background
The Total Allowable Fishing (TAF) Committee will be determining the total allowable catch (TAC) for the annual commercial fishing period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 for the following fisheries:
- Abalone
- Spanner Crab
- Estuary General Hand Gathering – Pipi, Beachworm, Estuary Cockle and Ghost Nipper
The TAF Committee will meet to consider relevant information to assist in determining the TACs including stakeholder feedback. If you would like to attend a meeting, please email your interest to tafc@dpi.nsw.gov.au by Wednesday 16 March 2023.
Meeting details
| Fishery | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Abalone | Tuesday 28 March 2023 | Merimbula |
| Estuary General Hand Gathering | Thursday 30 March 2023 | Coffs Harbour |
| Spanner Crab | Friday 31 March 2023 | Ballina |
Have your say
All members of the public, including all stakeholders and interest groups, are invited to make submissions on the appropriate level of TAC for the species above taken the Abalone Spanner Crab and Estuary General Hand Gathering fisheries for the fishing period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
All submissions should be directed in writing to:
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Subject – TAC submission Abalone/Spanner Crab /Estuary General Hand Gathering
Closing date for submissions is 16 March 2023
Where can I find information on these species?
- Status of Australian Fish Stocks at www.fish.gov.au
- NSW DPI website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/TAC
- Quota usage season snapshot
More information
Commercial Fisheries Hotline: 1300 726 488
Stock Assessment summaries and briefings
Online Stock Assessment briefings will be held by DPI Fisheries to present and discuss assessment information available for each quota managed species. This will provide feedback for making of submissions and finalising assessment information for the TAC determination process.
Briefing schedule:
| Fishery | Date |
|---|---|
| Estuary General Hand Gathering (Pipi, Beachworm, Estuary Cockle and Ghost Nipper) | 2:00 – 4:00pm Thursday 23 February 2023 |
| Spanner Crab | 2:00 – 3:00 pm Friday 24 February 2023 |
To register attendance and receive the online meeting link, please email tafc@dpi.nsw.gov.au before 4 pm on 22 February 2023.
Call for public submissions - Total Allowable Catch Determinations – Fishing Period 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024
Background
Total Allowable Catch (TAC) determinations are required to be made by the Secretary of Department of Regional NSW for the annual commercial fishing period 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024 for the following quota managed species in the Ocean Trap & Line and Ocean Hauling fisheries:
Ocean Trap & Line Fishery
- Blue-eye trevalla
- Gemfish
- Hapuku
- Pink ling
- Bigeye ocean perch
- Bass groper
Ocean Hauling Fishery
- Australian sardine
- Blue mackerel
- Yellowtail scad
Where can I find information on these species?
- Status of Australian Fish Stocks at www.fish.gov.au
- NSW DPI website at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/TAC
- Quota usage season snapshot
Have your say
All members of the public, including stakeholders and interest groups, are invited to make submissions relevant to on the appropriate level of TAC for these species taken in the Ocean Trap & Line and Ocean Hauling fisheries for the fishing period 1 May 2023 – 30 April 2024
All submissions should be directed in writing to:
NSW Department of Primary Industries
Subject – TAC submission Ocean Trap & Line/Ocean Hauling
Closing date for submissions is COB 3 March 2023
More information
Commercial Fisheries Hotline: 1300 726 488
Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council
The Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council (MFAC) was established to provide cross-sectoral advice on strategic policy issues to the Minister for Primary Industries. It includes representatives from the commercial, recreational, indigenous, aquaculture and conservation sectors and has an independent chair.
- More information on the Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council
Commercial Fishing NSW Advisory Council
The Commercial Fishing NSW Advisory Council (CommFish NSW) was established to be the key advisory body providing ongoing expert advice to Government on matters relevant to the sector.
- More information on the Commercial Fishing NSW Advisory Council
Working groups
Working groups will be established as required to provide expert advice on specific issues.
- More information on working groups.
Becoming a committee or working group member
Notices calling for expressions of interest for advisory councils and working groups are published on this website.
Peak industry body for NSW commercial fishers
The NSW Government supports the establishment of a peak industry body to represent the interests of commercial fishers in NSW, and potentially deliver consultation services on behalf of the NSW Government.
- More information on the peak industry body for NSW commercial fishers.
Open for comment
Commercial fishing industry advice and comments are often sought to inform fisheries management arrangements. Notices calling for industry comment are posted here.
Former commercial fisheries advisory bodies
- More information on the Seafood Industry Advisory Council
- More information on Management Advisory Committees
