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Securing Australia’s fishing future
Responsible for the efficient management and sustainable use of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community.
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Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery
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Coral Sea Fishery
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Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery
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Macquarie Island Toothfish Fishery
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North West Slope Trawl Fishery
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Northern Prawn Fishery
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Small Pelagic Fishery
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Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery
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Southern Squid Jig Fishery
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Southern Bluefin Tuna Fishery
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Western Deepwater Trawl Fishery
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Western Tuna and Billfish Fishery
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270+
boats fishing in Commonwealth waters
20
Commonwealth fisheries managed
in Australia, from three nautical miles out to the extent of the Australian Fishing Zone
45+
Commercial species managed
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Latest news and alerts
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News
09 Apr 2026
Seven illegal foreign fishers sentenced in Darwin Court
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
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News
24 Mar 2026
Seven Indonesian nationals sentenced for illegal fishing
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
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News
19 Mar 2026
101st AFMA Commission meeting – Chair's Summary
The Commission convened for its 101
st
meeting in Adelaide on 10 and 11 March 2026.
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News
16 Mar 2026
AFMA Update: Annual highlights and key achievements
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News
12 Mar 2026
14 Indonesian nationals sentenced for illegal fishing
This is a joint media release from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
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News
06 Mar 2026
AFMA's annual public meeting 2026
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) annual public meeting will be held Tuesday, 10 March 2026 from 11:15 to 12:15 am EDST.
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3 ways to report illegal fishing
You can help us make sure our fish stocks are protected for the future by reporting any illegal and suspicious fishing activities you see!
Call CRIMFISH
1800 274 634
Mail
intelligence@afma.gov.au
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