Current consultation

2026/27 Victorian Octopus Fishery (Eastern Zone) Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) and Fisheries Notice

To seek feedback on the proposed management arrangements and total allowable commercial catch (TACC) for the Eastern Zone Octopus Fishery in the 2026/27 quota period.

Consultation on these arrangements will close 8 May 2026.

Eastern Zone Octopus Consultation Documents:

Draft Further Quota Order 2026/27

Draft Exemption Notice 2026/27

Please provide any comments regarding the proposed management arrangements in writing to Isabelle Staples, at isabelle.staples@vfa.vic.gov.au

Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery 2026/27 Total Allowable Commercial Catch

Consultation Plan 2026

To seek feedback on the proposed management arrangements and total allowable commercial catch (TACC) for the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery in the 2026/27 quota period.

Advisory meetings will be held with Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery commercial stakeholders during this period.

Consultation on these arrangements will close 19 April 2026.

Rock Lobster Consultation Documents:

Rock Lobster Stock Assessment Report 2024/25

Draft Further Quota Order

Rock Lobster Resources Assessment Group (RLRAG) TACC Recommendation

Rationale for setting the 2026/27 TACC

Please provide any comments regarding the proposed management arrangements in writing to Ewan Flanagan, at ewan.flanagan@vfa.vic.gov.au or PO Box 114, Queenscliff VIC 3225.