Anglers are being asked for their thoughts on better ways to manage Queensland's fish stocks.

Channel 7 News report >> http://au.news.yahoo.com/qld/video/w...d-fish-review/


Applications open for Fisheries Review committee >> http://www.qt.com.au/news/applicatio...ittee/2214175/



  • 29th Mar 2014




APPLICATIONS to join the Ministerial Advisory Committee which will guide the state's Fisheries Management Review have been called by the Queensland government.
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister John McVeigh said he was seeking applications from a broad range of individuals and groups with experience in all fishery sectors and regions.
"The review of fisheries management in Queensland is years overdue, and I am determined to have wide input to achieve a balanced outcome," Mr McVeigh said.
"The Ministerial Advisory Committee will include people from across the recreational, commercial, indigenous, charter/tourism, seafood marketers and conservation sectors.
"The selection process will also aim to achieve a spread across regions, knowledge and skill sets."
Mr McVeigh said the review was aimed at simplifying fisheries management, cutting red tape and improving sustainability of fish stocks.
"Fisheries management suffered neglect under near-20 years of Labor governments," he said.
"The Queensland government is committed to finding solutions for better management, and this review will help determine a new approach for our fisheries. It will focus on better managing our fisheries across the state, not individual rules or marine park boundaries.
"The Advisory Committee will provide strategic advice - what is good and bad about the current system, and the principles to guide future management to better protect our resources.
"We need a more flexible management system for commercial industry to prosper, but at the same time ensure that recreational and traditional fishers have reasonable access to fish stocks.
"The bottom line is - this is about creating a better system to manage one of our most important natural resources - fisheries."
Expressions of interest for the Ministerial Advisory Committee close 14 April 2014.


For more information on the Fisheries Management Review or to apply for the Ministerial Advisory Committee, visit http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/fisheries...agement-review or call 13 25 23.


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Fisheries management review

Link >> http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/fisheries...agement-review

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The Queensland Government is undertaking a wide-ranging review of fisheries management in Queensland to deliver a better system for the state's commercial and recreational fishers.
The purpose of the review is to fix a system that is complex, costly to administer, and inconsistent.
The review will seek to address red tape to maintain a viable and sustainable fisheries resource for industry and the community.
Why are we doing the review?

Overall, we need to reduce regulatory burden on fishers and improve the resilience of our fishing sectors.
What will the review look at?

The review will examine our entire approach to managing our fisheries. It is too soon to say particular issues that will be addressed, as this will need to be identified and discussed with stakeholders during the consultation process.
Will the review include recreational fishing?

Yes, recreational fishers are an important voice in the review and in the development of the process and the principles upon which future management will be based. All fishing sectors, as well as other community groups with an interest in fishing (e.g. conservation and tourism), will be asked for input.
How long will the review take?

It is anticipated that the initial stage of the review, including consultation and policy development, will take about nine months, though this will be dependent on consensus amongst stakeholders.
Development and legislation of new legislation will then roll out over a number of years.
What will happen to existing fishery reviews?

The current review of the crab fishery will not proceed given the scope of the new review.
Elements of the trawl fishery review will still be considered (e.g. changes to effort levels and controls on interactions with protected species) to maintain Commonwealth export accreditation.
The East Coast Net Buyback will continue.
The recreational freshwater fishing and line fishery review will still be considered.
How will the review be managed?

Ministerial Advisory Committees will be formed to guide the review. Commercial, recreational, conservation and indigenous groups will be consulted.
Who will be responsible for the review?

The Agriculture Committee of Cabinet will oversee the review process, supported by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
How can you get involved?

Updates on the review will be published on this website, so be sure to check back on the consultation process.
Further information