Completed consultation

Further Quota Order for 2019/20 Ocean Scallop TACC

Submissions on the 2019/20 Eastern Zone Abalone TACC (WORD - 156.1 KB)

Submissions on the 2019/20 Central Zone Abalone TACC

Submissions on the 2019/20 Western Zone Abalone TACC

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

Eastern Zone

Further Abalone quota order (Eastern) (WORD - 32.2 KB)

Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice (WORD - 55.8 KB)

Rationale for setting the Eastern Abalone Zone TACC (WORD - 26.4 KB)

Central Zone

Further Abalone quota order (Central)

Fisheries (Central Abalone Zone) Notice

Rationale for setting the Western and Central Abalone Zone TACC

Western Zone

Further Abalone quota order (Western)

Fisheries (Western Abalone Zone) Notice

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)

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

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”

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”

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”

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”

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)

1 April 2018