NSW Department of Primary Industries

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To improve transparency of policy decisions, the Department of Regional NSW may post all or parts of any written submission on its website as a key component of reporting on the information used in the decision-making process.

We will consider that you have consented to publication of your submission, unless clearly stated otherwise in your submission.

Submissions are official information. For more details on our privacy obligations refer to the Department of Regional NSW Privacy Statement.

You can request access to your information at any time. People can also ask for copies of submissions under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. (GIPA Act). The GIPA Act encourages information to be made publicly available unless there is an overriding public interest against disclosure.

Call for public submissions - Total Allowable Catch and Total Allowable Effort Determinations

Background

Total Allowable Catch (TAC) determinations are required to be made by either the Total Allowable Fishing Committee (TAF Committee) or the Secretary of the Department of Regional NSW for the annual commercial fishing period 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025 for the following quota-managed species in the Ocean Trawl, Ocean Trap & Line, and Ocean Hauling fisheries:

Ocean Trawl Fishery:

  • Bluespotted flathead
  • Tiger flathead
  • Eastern school whiting/Stout whiting (combined)
  • Silver trevally

Ocean Trap & Line Fishery

  • Blue-eye trevalla
  • Gemfish
  • Hapuku
  • Pink ling
  • Bigeye ocean perch
  • Bass grouper

Ocean Hauling Fishery

  • Australian sardine
  • Blue mackerel
  • Yellowtail scad

A new Total Allowable Effort (TAE) determination is also required to be made for the annual commercial fishing period 1 May 2024 to 30 April 2025 for Ocean Trawl - Prawn Effort in the Ocean Trawl fishery.

The independent TAF Committee will determine the TAE for the 2024/25 fishing period and, subject to consultation, may also consider a TAE for the 2025/26 fishing period.

Where can I find further information?

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 and TAE for each species / share class.

All submissions should be directed in writing to:

tafc@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Subject – TAC/TAE submission Ocean Trawl/Ocean Trap & Line/Ocean Hauling

Closing date for submissions is 14 January 2024

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.

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.

Working groups

Working groups will be established as required to provide expert advice on specific issues.

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.

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

www.dpi.nsw.gov.au