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17/09/2025

Australian Fisheries Management Authority

Regulator function

Sustainable management of fish stocks by regulating and educating domestic and international fisheries laws, obligations and standards.

Legislation
  • Fisheries Management (International Agreements) Regulations 2009
  • Fishing Levy Regulations 2018
  • Fisheries Levy (Torres Strait Prawn Fishery) Regulation 2016
  • Fisheries Administration Act 1991
  • Fisheries Management Act 1991
  • Fisheries Management Regulations 2019
  • Torres Strait Fisheries Act 1984
  • Torres Strait Fisheries Regulations 1985
  • Fisheries Management (Fishing Levy Collection) Regulations 2018
  • Fisheries Management (Fishing Levy Collection) Amendment (2021-2022 Instalment Dates) Regulations 2021
Regulated community
  • Fishing industry (domestic and international)
  • Scientists/researchers
  • Fishing associations
  • Environment and conservation organisations
Portfolio
Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry
Internal to department / external
External
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