Completed consultation

Fisheries (Corner Inlet Cockle) Notice 2023

All public submissions (PDF - 58.2 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Corner Inlet Cockle) Notice 2023 (PDF - 263.9 KB) has been finalised and came into effect on 16 November 2023.

For more information, click here (PDF - 229.5 KB) .

The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Government Gazette.

16 November 2023

Seafood Industry Victoria submission (PDF - 1.9 MB)

VRFish submission (PDF - 890.1 KB)

Glenelg Shire submission (PDF - 123.2 KB)

All public submissions (PDF - 13.0 MB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Portland Bay Commercial Fishery) Notice 2023 (PDF - 781.6 KB) has been finalised and came into effect on 16 October 2023.

For more information, click here (PDF - 391.5 KB) .

The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Government Gazette.

Fisheries (Gippsland Lakes Black Bream) Notice 2023

Brodribb submission (PDF - 46.5 KB)

Caune submission (PDF - 77.2 KB)

Gibbs submission (PDF - 47.7 KB)

Native Fish Australia submission (PDF - 234.4 KB)

Nord submission (PDF - 217.3 KB)

Roberts submission (PDF - 51.8 KB)

VRFish submission (PDF - 135.9 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Gippsland Lakes Black Bream) Notice 2023 (PDF - 139.7 KB) has been finalised and came into effect on 14 September 2023.

For more information, click here (PDF - 170.2 KB) .

The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. G 37 Dated 14 September 2023

8 September 2023

Fisheries (Murray Cod) Notice 2023

For more information, please email taylor.hunt@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice to open waters within the Wimmera Catchment and Land Protection Region to Murray Cod fishing the whole year with the exclusion of the Wimmera River is now effective.

Fisheries (Murray Cod) Notice 2023 (PDF - 262.3 KB)

For more information, click here

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. G 34

21 August 2023

Fisheries (Lake Eildon Marker) Notice 2023

For more information, please email taylor.hunt@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice to trial a fixed marker in the Goulburn arm of Lake Eildon to better define the boundary between the lake and the river during the Murray cod and trout (salmonids) closed seasons, and to reduce confusion and conflict amongst anglers who care for Murray cod. is now effective.

Fisheries (Lake Eildon Marker) Notice 2023 (PDF - 544.0 KB)

For more information, click here

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. G 34

21 August 2023

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2023/24 TACC has been set for the Sea Urchin Fishery:

Further Quota order

Explanatory Statement for the Sea Urchin Fishery Further Quota Order

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice to extend the recreational abalone fishing closure in the specified area in the Portland region to 30 June 2024, is now effective.

Fisheries (Western Abalone Stock Protection) Notice 2023  (PDF - 324.2 KB)

Fisheries (Further Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2023

No submissions received

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Further Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2023 (PDF - 207.4 KB) has been finalised.

The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. S 308 Dated 19 June 2023

19 June 2023

Submissions on the Central Zone 2023/24 TACC (PDF - 4.3 MB)

Submissions on the Western Zone 2023/24 TACC (PDF - 115.5 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2023/24 TACC has been set for the:

Central Zone of the Victorian Abalone Fishery

Further Quota Order for the Abalone Fishery (Central Abalone Zone) (PDF - 87.9 KB)

Fisheries (Central Abalone Zone) Notice 2023 (PDF - 298.4 KB)

Rationale for setting the Central Zone TACC (PDF - 165.5 KB)

Western Zone of the Victorian Abalone Fishery

Further Quota Order for the Abalone Fishery (Western Abalone Zone) (PDF - 90.5 KB)

Fisheries (Western Abalone Zone) Notice 2023 (PDF - 221.5 KB)

Rationale for setting the Western Zone TACC (PDF - 133.0 KB)

Two submissions received

Peter Price
(PDF - 72.2 KB)

VRLC (PDF - 188.9 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2023/24 TACC has been set for the Victorian rock lobster fishery.

Further Quota Order (PDF - 37.8 KB)

Explanatory Statement (PDF - 276.7 KB)

2023/24 Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the Victorian Octopus Fishery (Eastern Zone)

No submissions received

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2023/24 TACC has been set for the Victorian Octopus Fishery (Eastern Zone).

Further Quota Order (PDF - 56.2 KB)

Explanatory Statement (PDF - 274.6 KB)

1 July 2023

Fisheries (Eel and Pipi Electronic Tracking) Notice 2023

One submission received

Lachlan McKinnon submission

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Eel and Pipi Electronic Tracking) Notice 2023 implementing electronic tracking in eel and pipi fisheries has been finalised.

Fisheries (Eel and Pip Electronic Tracking) Notice 2023

28 April 2023 (comes into effect 1 June 2023)

2023/24 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery

No submissions received

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery.

Further Quota Order (PDF - 89.3 KB)

Explanatory Statement (PDF - 257.0 KB)

1 July 2023

2023/24 Banded Morwong Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Submissions on the Banded Morwong 2023/24 TACC.

VRFish submission
(PDF - 632.7 KB)

SIV Submission
(PDF - 212.2 KB)

York submission
(PDF - 107.0 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2023/24 TACC has been set for the:

Banded Morwong Fishery:

Further Quota Order
(PDF - 125.4 KB)

Explanatory statement
(PDF - 276.7 KB)

1 April 2023

2023/24 Abalone Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Submissions on the Eastern Zone 2023/24 TACC.

Click here to view a PDF.
(PDF - 948.3 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2023/24 TACC has been set for the:

Eastern Zone of the Victorian Abalone Fishery:

Further Quota Order for the Abalone Fishery (Eastern Abalone Zone) (PDF - 99.3 KB)

Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice 2023/24  (PDF - 305.6 KB)

Rationale for setting the Eastern Zone TACC (PDF - 164.9 KB)

1 April 2023 (Eastern Zone)

Fisheries (Western Port/ Port Phillip Bay Catch Limits) Notice 2023

2 submissions were received:

SIV Submission (PDF - 191.8 KB)

VRFish Submission (PDF - 640.1 KB)

For more information, please email michelle.wenner@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Western Port/ Port Phillip Bay Catch Limits) Notice 2023 to set catch limits on species other than snapper has been finalised:

Fisheries (Western Port/ Port Phillip Bay Catch Limits) Notice 2023 (PDF - 158.9 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette G.11

Fisheries (Western Port/ Port Phillip Bay Catch Limits) Notice 2023 Explanatory Statement (PDF - 167.4 KB)

16 March 2023

2023/2024 Western Port/ Port Phillip Bay (Commercial) Fishery Further Quota Order

1 submission was received

VRFish Submission (PDF - 640.1 KB)

For more information, please email michelle.wenner@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2023/24 TACC has been set for the Western Port/ Port Phillip Bay (Commercial) Fishery:

Further Quota Order (PDF - 55.6 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette G.11

1 April 2023

2023/2024 Scallop (Ocean) Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

3 submissions were received.

Seafood Industry Victoria (WORD - 28.5 KB)

Klaramenos (WORD - 28.9 KB)

Trinsand (PDF - 186.1 KB)

For more information, please email michelle.wenner@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2023/24 TACC has been set for the Scallop (Ocean)Fishery:

Further Quota Order (PDF - 36.8 KB)

1 April 2023

2023/2024 Pipi Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

No submissions were received.

For more information, please email toby.jeavons@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the Pipi Fishery:

Further Quota Order (PDF - 68.6 KB)

Explanatory Statement (PDF - 260.6 KB)

1 April 2023

Three submissions were received.

Submissions (PDF - 2.2 MB)

For more information, please email ewan.flanagan@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 2023, to set the catch limit for Spider Crabs, is now effective.

Please refer to the Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 2023 Explanatory Statement (PDF - 168.8 KB) for more information

The published Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - S.39.

Following consultation in accoradance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice requiring installation and operation of an electronic monitoring system for active Giant Crab Fishery (Western Zone) Access Licences has been made.

Fisheries (Giant Crab Fishery Electronic Monitoring System) Notice 2022

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. S 558

Two submissions were received.

For more information, please email ewan.flanagan@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice to close recreational abalone fishing in the specified area in the Portland region is now effective.

Fisheries (Western Abalone Stock Protection) Notice 2022
(PDF - 601.5 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette

Four submissions were received.

For more information, please email rebecca.chen@vfa.vic.gov.au

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice to remove the daily recreational catch and possession limit of 5 for roach and tench is now effective.

Fisheries (Roach and Tench Catch Limit) Notice 2022  (PDF - 154.2 KB)

Fisheries (Roach and Tench Catch Limit) Notice 2022 - Explanatory Statement (PDF - 286.1 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. G 36

For more information, please email taylor.hunt@vfa.vic.gov.au

Fisheries (Murray Cod) Notice 2022

For more information, click here

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. G 34

Fisheries (Lake Eildon Marker) Notice 2022

15 submissions were received.

For more information, please email taylor.hunt@vfa.vic.gov.au

Fisheries (Lake Eildon Marker) Notice 2022

16 August 2022

Five submissions were received:

NFA Submission

Individual Submissions_Fishers (Management of Lake Hume) Notice 2022

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice establishing an exemption from holding a Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence when undertaking recreational fishing on Lake Hume having a paid the NSW fishing fee that is valid and is now effective.

Fisheries (Management of Lake Hume) Notice 2022

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the Sea Urchin Fishery:

Further Quota order

22/23 Abalone Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Submissions on the Abalone Central Zone 2022/23 TACC (PDF - 634.1 KB)

No representations were received for the Abalone Eastern and Western Zones

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the:

Eastern Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Eastern Zone) (PDF - 65.4 KB)

Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice (PDF - 274.9 KB)

Rationale for setting the Eastern Abalone Zone TACC (PDF - 265.4 KB)

Western Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Western Zone) (PDF - 67.2 KB)

Fisheries (Western Abalone Zone) Notice (PDF - 124.1 KB)

Central Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Central Zone) (PDF - 64.6 KB)

Fisheries (Central Abalone Zone) Notice (PDF - 280.4 KB)

Rationale for setting the Western and Central Abalone Zone TACC (PDF - 271.3 KB)

1 April 2022 (Eastern Zone)

1 July 2022 (Western and Central Zones)

23 written submissions and 15 individual survey responses were received. Attached below are the written submissions that could be made publicly available and a summary of the survey results.

Parks Victoria (PDF - 193.4 KB)

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority  (PDF - 263.2 KB)

Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (PDF - 257.7 KB)

Wellington Shire Council (PDF - 573.6 KB)

The Nature Conservancy Australia (PDF - 506.3 KB)

Birdlife Australia (PDF - 315.3 KB)

Individual submissions (PDF - 201.1 KB)

Summary of recreational fisher survey results (PDF - 350.8 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Corner Inlet Fishery Management Plan has now been declared by the Minister for Fishing and Boating.

Corner Inlet Fishery Management Plan

The Gazetted Declaration of the Corner Inlet Fishery Management Plan can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette.

A summary of key matters raised in submissions and the VFA response can be found here.

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Further Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2022 (PDF - 427.3 KB) has been finalised.

The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. S 302 Dated 17 June 2022

No submissions received.Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the eastern zone of the Victorian Octopus Fishery.

Further Quota Order  (PDF - 435.6 KB)

Explanatory Statement (PDF - 909.9 KB)

The published Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Government Gazette

Two submissions received.

Eastrock submission
(PDF - 255.8 KB)

Price submission
(PDF - 74.7 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery.

Further Quota Order (PDF - 71.3 KB)

Explanatory statement (PDF - 246.1 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the Victorian Banded Morwong Fishery.

Further Quota Order (PDF - 106.3 KB)

Banded Morwong TACC Explanatory Statement (PDF - 361.3 KB)

Initial Quota Order for Snapper Fishing in the Western Port/Port Phillip Bay (Commercial) Fishery; and

2022/23 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for Snapper Fishing in the Western Port/Port Phillip Bay (Commercial) Fishery and

Fisheries Notice (Western Port/Port Phillip Bay Fishery Catch Limit) 2022

Submissions on Quota Orders:

VR Fish submission
(PDF - 283.6 KB)

Vawdrey submission
(PDF - 218.3 KB)

Submissions on Fisheries Notice:

Waverley Angling submission
(PDF - 589.0 KB)

Vawdrey submission
(PDF - 221.1 KB)

Kent submission
(PDF - 219.9 KB)

SIV submission (PDF - 276.9 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the following instruments have been finalised.

• Initial quota order to declare that Snapper fishing in the Western Port/Port Phillip Bay (Commercial) Fishery will be managed by the allocation of quota to Western Port/Port Phillip Bay Fishery Access Licences;
• Further quota order to set the TACC for Snapper Fishing in the Western Port/Port Phillip Bay (Commercial) Fishery and
• A Fisheries Notice to set catch limits on species other than snapper.

Initial Quota Order  (PDF - 138.1 KB)

Further Quota Order (PDF - 58.2 KB)

Fisheries Notice (PDF - 162.2 KB)

Explanatory statement (PDF - 170.0 KB)

1 April 2022

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the Victorian Scallop (Ocean) Fishery and a Fisheries Notice has been put in place to close specified scallop waters.

Further Quota Order

Fisheries (Ocean Scallop) Notice 2022
(PDF - 87.1 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2022/23 TACC has been set for the Victorian Pipi Fishery.

Further Quota Order (PDF - 19.6 KB)

Pipi TACC Explanatory Statement  (PDF - 402.3 KB)

Four submissions received

Individual submissions (PDF - 116.4 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2022 (PDF - 119.1 KB) has been finalised.

The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. G8 Dated 24 February 2022

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 2022 (PDF - 83.1 KB) has been finalised.

The published Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Government Gazette.

Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 2022 Explanatory Statement
(PDF - 153.1 KB)

Fisheries (Further Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2021

Eight submissions received

Individual submissions (PDF - 104.3 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Further Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2020 has been finalised.

The published Fisheries Notice can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. S 318 Monday 21 June 2021 (PDF - 425.3 KB)

21 June 2021

Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2021

Zero submissions received.

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2021 (PDF - 169.7 KB) has been finalised.

The Fisheries Notice can be viewed at Special Gazette Number S328 Dated 24 June 2021

Attached Explanatory Statement  (PDF - 172.8 KB)

1 July 2021

2021/22 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery

Four submissions received (one confidential).

Olver submission
(PDF - 89.8 KB)

Yim submission
(PDF - 67.5 KB)

Fitzgerald submission (PDF - 101.9 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2021/22 TACC has been set for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery.

The Further Quota Order can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette Number G25 dated 24 June 2021

Giant Crab TACC Explanatory Statement (PDF - 362.7 KB)

1 July 2021

2021/22 Abalone Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Submission on the Abalone Central Zone 2021/22 TACC - Johnston (PDF - 172.4 KB)

Submission on the Abalone Central Zone 2021/22 TACC - Abalone Victoria [Central Zone] (PDF - 245.6 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2021/22 TACC has been set for the:

Eastern Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Eastern Zone) (PDF - 91.3 KB)

Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice (PDF - 295.0 KB)

Rationale for setting the Eastern Abalone Zone TACC (PDF - 290.1 KB)

Western Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Western Zone ) (PDF - 92.7 KB)

Fisheries (Western Abalone Zone) Notice (PDF - 142.6 KB)

Central Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Central Zone) (PDF - 92.2 KB)

Fisheries (Central Abalone Zone) Notice (PDF - 300.9 KB)

Rationale for setting the Western and Central Abalone Zone TACC (PDF - 309.1 KB)

1 April 2021 (Eastern Zone)

1 July 2021 (Western and Central Zones)

2021/22 Sea Urchin Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Submissions on the 2021/22 Sea Urchin TACC (PDF - 132.2 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2021/22 TACC has been set for the Sea Urchin Fishery.

Further Quota Order (PDF - 97.5 KB)

Explanatory Statement (PDF - 178.7 KB)

1 July 2021

2021/22 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian Octopus Fishery (Eastern Zone)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2021/22 TACC has been set for the eastern octopus zone of the Victorian Octopus Fishery.

Further Quota Order
(PDF - 58.9 KB)

The Gazetted Further Quota Order can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette Number G20 dated 20 May 2021

1 July 2021

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2021/22 TACC has been set for the Victorian rock lobster Fishery.

The Gazetted Further Quota Order can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette Number G20 dated 20 May 2021

Rock Lobster TACC Explanatory Statement (PDF - 305.3 KB)

Fisheries (Eel and Pipi Electronic Tracking Notice) 2021

Four submissions received (one confidential)

Links to

• SIV submission (PDF - 261.3 KB)
• Zac Taylor submission (PDF - 7.6 MB)
• Lachlan McKinnon submission (PDF - 68.7 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice implementing electronic tracking in eel and pipi fisheries has been finalised.

Fisheries (Eel and Pipi Electronic Tracking Notice) 2021
(PDF - 172.8 KB)

7 April 2021 (comes into effect 1 June 2021)

Fisheries (Gippsland Lakes Black Bream) Notice 2021

4,338 individual survey responses were received together with seven written submission. A summary of the survey results and written submissions from organisations are attached below.

Gippsland Lakes Recreational Fishery Plan - Summary of survey results 2020 (PDF) (PDF - 743.6 KB)

VRFish Submission (PDF) (PDF - 390.2 KB)

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority Submission (PDF) (PDF - 125.7 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice establishing a maximum size for black bream in the Gippsland Lakes and tributaries is now effective.

Fisheries (Gippsland Lakes Black Bream) Notice 2021 (PDF) (PDF - 101.1 KB)

Fisheries (Gippsland Lakes Black Bream) Notice 2021 – Explanatory Statement (PDF - 172.7 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be view in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. G 10.

1 April 2021

Fisheries (Gummy and School Shark) Notice 2021

Fisheries (Gummy and School Shark) Notice 2021 (PDF - 158.6 KB)

Fisheries Notice Explanatory Statement (PDF - 221.0 KB)

2021/22 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian scallop (Ocean) Fishery

Two submissions received.

AB Hunter Fishing (PDF - 50.2 KB)

Trinsand Fisheries (PDF - 155.1 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2021/22 TACC has been set for the Victorian Scallop (Ocean) Fishery.

Further Quota Order (PDF - 39.6 KB)

The Fisheries (Ocean Scallop) Notice 2021 (PDF - 104.4 KB) has been finalised

1 April 2021

2021/22 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian Pipi Fishery

One submission received (confidential)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2021/22 TACC has been set for the Victorian Pipi Fishery.

Further Quota Order (PDF - 71.4 KB)

1 April 2021

Fisheries (Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2021

Eight formal submissions were received. The submissions have not been made publicly available, as the respondents did not provide express permission.

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2021 (PDF - 151.3 KB)  (PDF - 100.5 KB) has been finalised.

1 March 2021

The VFA response to issues raised in submissions. (PDF - 1.3 MB)

More than 1500 submissions from individuals and organisations were received. Seven submissions were received from organisations. These submissions are attached below. Please note that the majority of individual submissions have not been published as it cannot be assumed that these respondents have provided express permission.

1. Bunurong Land Council Submission (PDF - 481.3 KB)
2. VNPA Submission (PDF - 1.2 MB)
3. SCA Submission (PDF - 67.0 KB)
4. VRFish Submission (PDF - 414.3 KB)
5. PPEC Submission (PDF - 91.6 KB)
6. Rye Community Group Alliance Submission
   (PDF - 218.4 KB)
7. Mornington Peninsula Shire Submission
   (PDF - 465.1 KB)
8. PT Hirschfield Submission (PDF - 1.1 MB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 2021 has been finalised

Explanatory Statement (PDF - 412.1 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette (PDF - 931.2 KB)

Seafood Industry Victoria(PDF - 221.9 KB)

Four other submissions were received from eligible licence holders, however the VFA has not published these submissions which contained commercially sensitive data.

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Further Quota Order for the eastern octopus zone of the Victorian octopus fishery(PDF - 33.1 KB) has been finalised.

The gazetted Fiurther Quota Order can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette 

Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2020

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2020 (PDF - 151.3 KB) has been finalised.

The gazetted Fisheries Notice can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette.

Explanatory Statement(PDF - 153.3 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2020 (PDF - 82.6 KB) has been finalised.

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2020/21 TACC has been set for the Sea Urchin Fishery.

Further Quota Order

Explanatory Statement

Consultation with Seafood Industry Victoria and the two banded morwong permit holders was undertaken through by mail and over the telephone and in accordance with s3a of the Fisheries Act 1995.

The gazetted Further Quota Order can be viewed in the  Victorian Government Gazette G14 9 April 2020

Submissions were received from 17 individuals/groups. Submissions that could be made publicly available are attached below.

Individual submissions (PDF - 1.3 MB)

VRFish (PDF - 138.8 KB)

VNPA (PDF - 76.2 KB)

Fisheries (Gummy and School Shark Notice) 2020 (PDF - 186.7 KB)

Fisheries Notice explanatory statement. (PDF - 83.4 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - General Gazette Number G12 Dated 26 March 2020

2020/21 Victorian Giant Crab Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2020/21 TACC has been set for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery.

Giant Crab Further Quota Order 2020/21 (WORD - 30.6 KB)

Giant Crab TACC explanatory statement (PDF - 226.4 KB)

2020/21 Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2020/21 TACC has been set for the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery.

FQO for 2020/21 Rock Lobster TACC (WORD - 35.0 KB)

Rock Lobster TACC explanatory statement (PDF - 235.0 KB)

2020/21 Victorian Scallop (Ocean) Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Vic Scallops 2020_21 submission – Stuart Richey (WORD - 25.7 KB)

Vic Scallops 2020_21 submission – Watts (WORD - 31.5 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2020/21 TACC has been set for the Scallop (Ocean) Fishery.

FQO for 2020/21 Ocean Scallop TACC (WORD - 33.3 KB)

1 April 2020

Submissions on the 2020/21 Central Zone Abalone TACC (WORD - 46.1 KB)

Abalone Victoria [Central Zone] (AVCZ) Submission (PDF - 4.6 MB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2020/21 TACC has been set for the:

Eastern Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Eastern Abalone Zone) (WORD - 29.4 KB)

Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice 2020 (WORD - 53.6 KB)

Rationale for setting the Eastern Abalone Zone TACC (WORD - 24.5 KB)

Western Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Western Abalone Zone) (WORD - 34.4 KB)

Fisheries (Western Abalone Zone) Notice  2020 (WORD - 42.2 KB)

Central Zone abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Central Abalone Zone) (WORD - 32.9 KB)

Fisheries (Central Abalone Zone) Notice  2020 (WORD - 56.5 KB)

Rationale for setting the Western and Central Abalone Zone TACC (WORD - 28.7 KB)

1 April 2020 (Eastern and Central Zones)

1 July 2020 (Western Zone)

Explanatory statement

The Gazetted Notice amending the Initial Quota Order for the Giant Crab Fishery in the Western Zone can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette No 439 published on 31 October 2019 available here.

Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2019

Victorian National Parks Association submission
VRFish submission

R Smith submission

Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2019

Explanatory statement

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. S 385 Published on 23 September 2019

VRFish submission

G Leeworthy submission

Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Notice 2019

Explanatory statement

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. S 385 Published on 23 September 2019

Fisheries (Ray Protection) Notice 2019

Fisheries (Ray Protection) Notice 2019

Explanatory statement

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. S 385 Published on 23 September 2019

Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2019

Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2019

Explanatory statement

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. S 385 Published on 23 September 2019.

Fisheries (Giant Crab) Notice 2019

No submissions received.

Fisheries (Giant Crab) Notice 2019

Explanatory Statement

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. G 31 Published on 1 August 2019

1 August 2019

Fisheries (yabby pot) Notice 2019

VR Fish Submission

NFA Submission

Fisheries (yabby pot) Notice 2019

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. G 26 Published on 27 June 2019

1 July 2019

Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2019 (PDF - 140.3 KB)

Eastrock submission (PDF - 69.2 KB)

Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2019 (PDF - 140.3 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. G 26 Published on 27 June 2019

1 July 2019

2019/20 Rock Lobster Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Eastern Zone Rock Lobster Industry Association (PDF - 213.4 KB)
Seafood Industry Victoria and Victoria Rock Lobster Association (PDF - 757.0 KB)
VRFish (PDF - 1.1 MB)
Eastern Zone Rock Lobster Fishers (PDF - 139.1 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2019/20 TACC has been set for the Victorian rock lobster fishery.

Rock Lobster further quota order (PDF - 59.8 KB)
Rationale for setting the rock lobster TACC (PDF - 111.7 KB)

1 July 2019

2019/20 Giant Crab Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

No submissions received.

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2019/20 TACC has been set for the Victorian giant crab fishery.

Giant Crab further quota order (PDF - 47.5 KB)
Rationale for setting the giant crab TACC (PDF - 82.0 KB)

1 July 2019

2019/20 Ocean Scallop Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

No submissions received.

Further Quota Order for 2019/20 Ocean Scallop TACC

1 April 2019

Freshwater Fisheries Management Plan

Submissions were received from 26 individuals/groups. Submissions that could be made publicly available are attached below.

Submissions

In September 2018, the Hon. Jaala Pulford, Minister for Agriculture declared the Freshwater Fisheries Management Plan. More information and a copy of the plan can be found below.

Freshwater Fisheries Management Plan (PDF - 3.9 MB)

September 2018

Victorian Pipi Fishery Management Plan 2018

Submissions were received from 48 individuals/groups. Submissions that could be made publicly available are attached below.

Submissions

In September 2018, the Hon. Jaala Pulford, Minister for Agriculture declared the Victorian Pipi Fishery Management Plan 2018. More information and a copy of the plan can be found below.

Victorian Pipi Fishery Management Plan 2018

September 2018

Fisheries (Ray Protection) Notice 2018

Jacqui Younger (Rays Awareness) submission

PT Hirschfield (Project Banjo) submission
(PDF - 466.3 KB)

Victorian National Parks Association submission (PDF - 98.7 KB)

VRFish submission
(PDF - 994.4 KB)

Signed Fisheries (Ray Protection) Notice 2018
(PDF - 125.1 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victoria Government Gazette – No. S 442”

24 September 2018

Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Notice 2018

Victorian National Parks Association submission (PDF - 98.7 KB)

VR Fish submission
(PDF - 986.5 KB)

Signed Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Notice 2018
(PDF - 204.9 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victoria Government Gazette – No. S 442”

24 September 2018

Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2018

Victorian National Parks Association submission (PDF - 98.7 KB)

VR Fish submission
(PDF - 999.4 KB)

Signed Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2018
(PDF - 66.6 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victoria Government Gazette – No. S 442”

24 September 2018

Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2018

Victorian National Parks Association submission (PDF - 98.7 KB)

VR Fish submission
(PDF - 988.8 KB)

Signed Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2018 (PDF - 317.9 KB)

Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2018 - Explanatory Statement
(PDF - 268.3 KB)

Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2018 map
(PDF - 723.0 KB)

The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victoria Government Gazette – No. S 442”

24 September 2018

Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2018

Submissions - Rock Lobster Tagging Notice renewal 2018   (PDF - 246.5 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice has been renewed for a further 12 months.

Signed Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2018 (PDF - 197.4 KB)

Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2018 - Explanatory Statement (PDF - 63.4 KB)

1 July 2018

Fisheries (Western Port/Prot Phillip Bay Fishery catch limit) Notice 2018

10 formal submissions were received from licence holders and representative bodies. The submissions have not been made publicly available, as the respondents did not provide express permission.

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice setting catch limits on licences in the Westernport/Port Phillip Bay Fishery fishery is now effective.

A copy of the Fisheries Notice can be obtained at the Fisheries Legislation and Regulation page.

The VFA response to submissions can be found below.

Outcome of consultation (PDF - 53.0 KB)

21 June 2018

2018/19 Sea Urchin total allowable commercial catch (TACC)

SIV submission (PDF - 116.1 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2018/19 TACC have been set for the sea urchin fishery.

2018/19 Sea Urchin Further Quota Order (WORD - 21.2 KB)

Rationale for setting the TACC
(WORD - 15.0 KB)

1 July 2018

Proposed minimum size limit for mako shark species

Submissions from almost 195 different individuals and organisations were received. The submissions received from organisations are attached below. Please note that the remaining submissions have not been made publicly available, as the respondents have not provided express permission. These submissions were all sent by email.

Greenvale Sports and Game Fishing Club (WORD - 47.5 KB)

Portland Sports Fishing Club (WORD - 243.5 KB)

Paul Carter (The Live Well) (WORD - 18.4 KB)

Bass Strait Game Fishing (WORD - 274.5 KB)

Metropolitan Anglers Association (PDF - 69.7 KB)

VRFish (PDF - 1.0 MB)

Seafood Industry Victoria (PDF - 111.3 KB)

Boating Industry Association of Victoria (PDF - 601.5 KB)

The VFA took the VRFish proposal for a mako minimum size to the fishing community and received nearly 200 submissions during the public consultation period. The proposal has not been widely supported by anglers and will not proceed. Feedback through the consultation process suggested that an education and awareness campaign, rather than regulation, is a better option and promotes responsible fishing, catch and release for juvenile mako sharks. The VFA has listened to the recreational anglers on this proposal and decided that a different path will reach a similar outcome, which is a win-win for anglers and the species.

14 June 2018

2018/19 Rock Lobster and Giant Crab Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Fiordland Lobster Company (WORD - 16.0 KB)

Victorian Rock Lobster Assosiation (WORD - 16.0 KB)

Maddens Lawyers (PDF - 237.0 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2018/19 TACC has been set for the rock lobster and giant crab fisheries.

Further quota order for the Victorian rock lobster fishery (PDF - 40.7 KB)

Rationale for setting the rock lobster TACC 2018/19 (PDF - 73.0 KB)

Further quota order for the Western Zone of the Victorian giant crab fishery (PDF - 30.8 KB)

Rationale for retting the Victorian giant crab fishery TACC 2018/19

1 July 2018

2018/19 abalone total allowable commercial catch (TACC)

Submissions on the 2018/19 Abalone TACC
(WORD - 25.9 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2018/19 TACC have been set for the abalone fishery

Further Abalone Quota Order (Eastern and Central Abalone Zones) (WORD - 23.1 KB)

Further Abalone Quota Order (Western Abalone Zone) (WORD - 21.7 KB)

Fisheries (Central Abalone Zone) Notice 2018 (WORD - 44.8 KB)

Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice 2018 (WORD - 42.2 KB)

Fisheries (Western Abalone Zone) Notice 2018 (WORD - 34.6 KB)

Rationale for setting the TACC (WORD - 18.6 KB)

1 April 2018

Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2017 (WORD - 27.0 KB)

Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Notice 2017 (WORD - 38.0 KB)

VRFish Response to Snapper catch limits (PDF - 113.1 KB)

VRFish Response to Abalone open days (PDF - 130.8 KB)

SDFV Response to Abalone open days (PDF - 23.8 KB)

Daryl Stewart's response to commercial snapper catch limit (PDF - 56.2 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2017 and Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Notice 2017 have been continued for another 12 months.

Letter for Snapper catch limit (IMAGE - 243.9 KB)

Letter for Abalone open days (IMAGE - 301.9 KB)

24 October 2017

Draft Victorian Eel Fishery Management Plan 2017

Seafood Industry Victoria on behalf of commercial eel industry:

• letter (WORD - 153.4 KB)
• annotated copy of the draft plan using Track Changes  (WORD - 1.1 MB)

East Gippsland Wild Caught Fisheries Eels and Carp Group

• letter (WORD - 18.6 KB)

Australian Platypus Conservancy

• report (WORD - 28.5 KB)

In August 2017, Hon. Jaala Pulford, Minister for Agriculture, declared the Victorian Eel Fishery Management Plan 2017. More information and a copy of the plan can be found at:

Victorian Eel Fishery Management Plan 2017

28 August 2017

Rock Lobster Tagging Fisheries Notice

VRFish (WORD - 103.0 KB)

SCUBA Diver's Federation of Victoria (WORD - 882.9 KB)

Victorian Rock Lobster Association (WORD - 66.3 KB)

Ross Winstanley, Recreational Fisher (WORD - 14.2 KB)

Jordan Hill, Member of Southern Freedivers (WORD - 13.6 KB)

The tagging of recreationally caught rock lobsters commenced on 1 July 2017. For more information on the program please visit  www.vic.gov.au/lobstertag

A copy of the Rock Lobster Tagging Fisheries Notice can be obtained at the Fisheries Legislation and Regulation  page.

1 July 2017

2017/2018 Ocean Scallop TACC

Submissions on the 2017/2018 Ocean Scallop Total Allowable Commercial Catch (WORD - 19.7 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2017/2018 Total Allowable Commercial Catches have been set for the ocean scallop fishery:

Rationale for setting the TACC (WORD - 177.8 KB)

Further Scallop Quota Order (WORD - 23.9 KB)

1 April 2017

2018/19 Ocean Scallop Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC)

Scallop Fishermans Association (PDF - 980.4 KB)

A Ciconte, Recreational Fisher (PDF - 194.6 KB)

Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2018/2019 Total Allowable Commercial Catches have been set for the ocean scallop fishery:

Rationale for setting the TACC (WORD - 985.0 KB)

SIV Response to Scallop TACC (PDF - 204.6 KB)

Further Quota Order from the Scallop Ocean Fishery (PDF - 182.9 KB)