Completed consultation
All completed consultation plans, written submissions and The Victorian Fisheries Authority's response and decisions will be shown on this page for three calendar months.
Completed consultation | Submission/s | Result of consultation | Effective decision date |
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| Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 2022 | Four submissions received SIV submission VCAA Submission Mornington Peninsula Shire submission (PDF - 214.4 KB) Port Phillip EcoCentre submission | 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 | 12 January 2022 (comes into operation on 1 February 2022) |
Fisheries (Further Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2021 | Eight submissions received | 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 | 1 July 2021 |
2021/22 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery | Four submissions received (one confidential). Olver submission | 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 | 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) | 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) 1July 2021 (Western and Central Zones) |
2021/22 Sea Urchin Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2021/22 TACC has been set for the Sea Urchin Fishery. | 1July 2021 | |
2021/22 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian Octopus Fishery (Eastern Zone) | Three submissions received: SIV (PDF - 804.1 KB) T Pollard (PDF - 433.6 KB) A Djirkallis (PDF - 600.1 KB) | 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 The Gazetted Further Quota Order can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette Number G20 dated 20 May 2021 | 1 July 2021 |
| 2021/22 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian rock lobster Fishery | Two submissions received. M Harry (WORD - 22.8 KB) Z Johnston (WORD - 12.3 KB) | 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 | 1 July 2021 |
Fisheries (Eel and Pipi Electronic Tracking Notice) 2021 | Four submissions received (one confidential) Links to | 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 | 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. 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 | No submissions received | Fisheries (Gummy and School Shark) Notice 2021 (PDF - 158.6 KB) | 27 March 2021 |
2021/22 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian scallop (Ocean) Fishery | Two submissions received. | 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. | 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 |
| Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 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.
| 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) | 1 February 2021 |
| Further Quota Order for the eastern octopus zone of the Victorian octopus fishery | 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 | 10 July 2020 |
Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2020 | VR Fish(PDF - 353.7 KB) | 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. | 1 July 2020 |
| Fisheries (Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2020 | Individual submissions (PDF - 650.0 KB)
VR Fish(PDF - 335.9 KB) Futurefish Foundation (PDF - 126.5 KB) Australian Marine Conservation Society (PDF - 162.3 KB) Seafood Industry Victoria (PDF - 154.9 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. | 19 June 2020 |
| 2020/21 Total Allowable Commercial Catch for the Victorian Sea Urchin Fishery | No submissions received. | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2020/21 TACC has been set for the Sea Urchin Fishery. | 1 July 2020 |
| Banded Morwong Further Quota Order | No submissions received. | 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 | 1 April 2020 |
| Fisheries (Gummy and School Shark) Notice 2020 | Submissions were received from 17 individuals/groups. Submissions that could be made publicly available are attached below. | 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 | 26 March 2020 |
2020/21 Victorian Giant Crab Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | No submissions received. | 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. | 1 July 2020 |
2020/21 Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | VRLA poll results (PDF - 586.8 KB) | 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. | 1 July 2020 |
2020/21 Victorian Scallop (Ocean) Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | Vic Scallops 2020_21 submission – Stuart Richey (WORD - 25.7 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. | 1 April 2020 |
| 2020/21 Victorian Abalone Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | 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) | 01 April 2020 (Eastern and Central Zones) 01 July 2020 (Western Zone) |
| Fisheries (Commercial Rock Lobster Western Zone and Recreational Bait Net) Notice 2020 (PDF - 98.0 KB) | Seafood Industry Victoria submission (PDF - 148.9 KB) | Fisheries (Commercial Rock Lobster Western Zone and Recreational Bait Net) Notice 2020 | 24 March 2020 |
| Fisheries (Revocation) Notice 2020 | No submissions received. | The Gazetted Notice (which revokes 10 previous Fisheries Notices due to commencement of new Fisheries Regulations 2019) can be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette No. S 45 published on 31 January 2020 available here. | 31 January 2020 |
| Amendment to the Initial Quota Order for the Giant Crab Fishery in the Western Zone | A Olver submission | 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. | 28 October 2019 |
Victorian National Parks Association submission | Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2019 The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. S 385 Published on 23 September 2019 | 24 September 2019 | |
| Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Notice 2019 | Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Notice 2019 The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. S 385 Published on 23 September 2019 | 24 September 2019 | |
| Victorian National Parks Association submission VRFish submission | Fisheries (Ray Protection) Notice 2019 The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. S 385 Published on 23 September 2019 | 24 September 2019 | |
| Victorian National Parks Association submission VRFish submission Parks Victoria submission Gunditj Mirring submission | Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2019 The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette – No. S 385 Published on 23 September 2019. | 24 September 2019 | |
No submissions received. | Fisheries (Giant Crab) Notice 2019 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 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) | Fisheries (Rock Lobster Tagging) Notice 2019 (PDF - 140.3 KB)
| 1 July 2019 | |
2019/20 Rock Lobster Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | Eastern Zone Rock Lobster Industry Association (PDF - 213.4 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. | 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. | 1 July 2019 |
2019/20 Ocean Scallop Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | No submissions received. | 1 April 2019 | |
Submissions were received from 26 individuals/groups. Submissions that could be made publicly available are attached below. | 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. | September 2018 | |
Submissions were received from 48 individuals/groups. Submissions that could be made publicly available are attached below. | 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. | September 2018 | |
Fisheries (Ray Protection) Notice 2018 | Jacqui Younger (Rays Awareness) submission PT Hirschfield (Project Banjo) submission Victorian National Parks Association submission (PDF - 98.7 KB) | Signed Fisheries (Ray Protection) Notice 2018 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) | Signed Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Notice 2018 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) | Signed Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2018 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) | Signed Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2018 (PDF - 317.9 KB) Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2018 - Explanatory Statement Fisheries (Victorian Pipis) Notice 2018 map 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. | 21 June 2018 |
2018/19 Sea Urchin total allowable commercial catch (TACC) | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2018/19 TACC have been set for the sea urchin fishery. | 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. | 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)
| 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. | 1 July 2018 |
2018/19 abalone total allowable commercial catch (TACC) | 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) | 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)
| 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. | 24 October 2017 |
Seafood Industry Victoria on behalf of commercial eel industry: East Gippsland Wild Caught Fisheries Eels and Carp Group Australian Platypus Conservancy | 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: | 28 August 2017 | |
Rock Lobster Tagging Fisheries Notice | SCUBA Diver's Federation of Victoria (WORD - 882.9 KB) Victorian Rock Lobster Association (WORD - 66.3 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: | 1 April 2017 |
2018/19 Ocean Scallop Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | Scallop Fishermans Association (PDF - 980.4 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: SIV Response to Scallop TACC (PDF - 204.6 KB) Further Quota Order from the Scallop Ocean Fishery (PDF - 182.9 KB) |
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