Completed consultation
All completed consultation plans, written submissions and the Victorian Fisheries Authority's response and decisions will be shown on this page for at least three calendar months.
Completed consultation | Submission/s | Result of consultation | Effective decision date |
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| Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery Management Plan 2024 | A total of 25 submissions were received. For more information, please email ewan.flanagan@vfa.vic.gov.au. Australian Marine Conservation Society submission (PDF - 144.3 KB) Scuba Divers Federation Victoria submission (PDF - 184.2 KB) Victorian Rock Lobster Committee, Seafood Industry Victoria submission (PDF - 216.1 KB) | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery Management Plan 2024 was declared by Steve Dimopoulos, Minister for Outdoor Recreation. Rock Lobster Management Plan (PDF - 23.3 MB) Instrument of Declaration (PDF - 133.1 KB) Explanatory Statement (PDF - 232.5 KB) The Declaration has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette. | 27 October 2024 |
Fisheries (Inshore Trawl Bycatch Management) Notice 2024 | Seven submissions received. Submission of Objection (PDF - 23.3 MB) Bunurong LC Submission (PDF - 347.3 KB) SIV Submission (PDF - 995.8 KB) Individual submission 1 (PDF - 259.6 KB) | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Inshore Trawl Bycatch Management) Notice 2024 (PDF - 282.3 KB) is now effective. The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette No. G 50 | 5 December 2024 |
Fisheries (Eel Fishery) Notice 2024 | Six submissions received. For more information, please email huiking.ho@vfa.vic.gov.au | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice to mandate the use of a bycatch exclusion device when using fyke nets for the commercial take of eels. Fisheries (Eel Fishery) Notice 2024 The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette. | 02 December 2024 |
Fisheries (Corner Inlet Cockle) Notice 2024 | No submissions received | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Corner Inlet Cockle) Notice 2024 has been finalised. The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette | 14 November 2024 |
Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice 2024/25 | Three submissions were received. Black Rock Underwater Dive Group (PDF - 65.2 KB) Scuba Divers Federation of Victoria (PDF - 119.1 KB) Craig Starritt (PDF - 106.6 KB)
| Following consultation in accordance with section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open days) Notice (PDF - 244.3 KB) outlining the open days where recreational fishers can access the central Victorian waters for the purpose of collecting abalone for the 2024/25 season is now effective. The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette | 14 November 2024 |
Avalon Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve Management Plan | Three submissions were received. For more information, please email sonia.talman@vfa.vic.gov.au | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Avalon Aquaculture Fisheries Reserve Management Plan was declared by Steve Dimopoulos MP, Minister for Outdoor Recreation. Avalon AFR Management Plan (PDF - 2.0 MB) | 17 October 2024 |
Fisheries (Eildon Pondage) Notice 2024 | One submission received. For more information, please email huiking.ho@vfa.vic.gov.au | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice to remove the Murray cod closed season for Eildon Pondage. Fisheries (Eildon Pondage) Notice 2024 (PDF - 248.3 KB) The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette. | 11 October 2024 |
Fisheries (Portland Bay Commercial Fishery) Notice 2024 | 15 submissions received. Glenelg Shire Council Portland Sports Fishing Club submission 1 (PDF - 116.0 KB) and submission 2 (PDF - 117.6 KB) | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Portland Bay Commercial Fishery) Notice 2024 (PDF - 163.8 KB) to manage fishing activity in Portland Bay is now effective. The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette. | 17 October 2024 |
Fisheries (Roach and Tench Catch Limit) Notice 2024 | One submission received. For more information, please email huiking.ho@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 2024 The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette. | 19 September 2024 |
Fisheries (Gippsland Lakes Black Bream) Notice 2024 | Two submissions received | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Gippsland Lakes Black Bream) Notice 2024 (PDF - 192.1 KB) has been finalised. The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette | 2 September 2024 |
Fisheries (Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2024 | No submissions received | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2024 has been finalised. Fisheries (Corner Inlet Fishery) Notice 2024 The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette | 18 July 2024 |
Management arrangements for the Sea Urchin Fishery | Two submissions received. | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the VFA has implemented package of regulatory changes to maximise the harvest of the overabundant black sea urchin, Centrostephanus rodgersii,and remove the species from quota management. Fisheries (Black Sea Urchin Recreational Catch Limit) Notice 2024 - a Fisheries Notice has been made to remove the catch and possession limits for recreational take of black sea urchin across Victorian waters Fisheries (Black Sea Urchin Recreational Catch Limit) Notice 2024 (PDF - 384.1 KB) The gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No.G27 Fisheries (Sea Urchin Commercial Operator) Notice - a Fisheries Notice has been made to allow up to eight operators on a Sea Urchin Fishery Access Licence. Fisheries (Sea Urchin Commercial Operator) Notice 2024 (PDF - 100.0 KB) The gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette No. 26 Initial Quota Order – Sea Urchin Fishery for White Sea Urchin – an Initial Quota Order has been made to manage the allocation of quota for white sea urchin to Sea Urchin Fishery Access Licence holders Initial Quota Order Further Quota Order – Sea Urchin Fishery - a Further Quota Order to set the 2024/25 total allowable catch of white sea urchins. Further Quota Order (PDF - 86.4 KB) The gazetted Initial and Further Quota Order can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. G 25 | 1 July 2024 |
| Fisheries (Octopus Fishery Operator) Notice 2024 | One submission received: SIV submission (PDF - 165.7 KB) | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, a Fisheries Notice has been made that increases the number of operators that may be nominated on an Octopus Licence from 1 to 3. Only one of these operators may fish under the licence at any one time. Fisheries (Octopus Fishery Operator) Notice 2024. (PDF - 185.4 KB) Explanatory Statement Fisheries (Octopus Fishery Operator) Notice 2024 (PDF - 273.9 KB) The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette. | 20 June, 2024 |
| 2024/25 Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the eastern zone of the Victorian Octopus Fishery | Three submissions received Submission 1 (PDF - 111.5 KB) Submission 2 (PDF - 216.5 KB) SIV submission | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2024/25 TACC has been set for the eastern zone of the Victorian Octopus Fishery). Further Quota Order Octopus Fishery 2024_25 (PDF - 151.0 KB) . Explanatory Statement Further Quota Order Octopus Fishery 2024_25. (PDF - 278.1 KB) The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette. | 20 June, 2024 |
| Fisheries (Eel and Pipi Electronic Tracking) Notice 2024 | Three submissions received. Z Taylor A Milner S and G Milner | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice requiring installation and operation of an electronic monitoring system for active Eel and Pipi Access Licences has been made. Fisheries (Eel and Pipi Electronic Tracking) Notice 2024 The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette https://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2024/GG2024S309.pdf | 31 May 2024 |
Fisheries (Giant Crab Fishery Electronic Monitoring System) Notice 2024 | No submissions received | Following consultation in accordance 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 2024 (PDF - 128.1 KB) The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can also be viewed in the Victorian Government Gazette - No. G 23 (PDF - 285.1 KB) | 1 July 2024 |
2024/25 Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery | Two submissions received | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2024/25 TACC has been set for the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery. | 1 July 2024 |
2024/25 Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery | No submissions | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2024/25 TACC has been set for the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery. | 1 July 2024 |
Fisheries (Western Murray cod) Notice 2024 | 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 (Western Murray cod) Notice 2024 (PDF - 235.3 KB) For more information, click here | 29 April 2024 |
Fisheries (Lake Eildon Marker) Notice 2024 | 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 2024 (PDF - 958.1 KB) For more information, click here | 29 April 2024 |
Fisheries (Lake Wendouree) Notice 2024 | 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 prohibit the take of fish and the possession and use of recreational fishing equipment in a specified area of Lake Wendouree, during a specified period, to protect spawning trout, is now effective. Fisheries (Lake Wendouree) Notice 2024 (PDF - 1.0 MB) For more information, click here | 1 May 2024 |
Fisheries (Macquarie perch) Notice 2024 | 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 change the bag limit for Macquarie perch to zero in order to protect Macquarie perch in all waters across Victoria, is now effective. Fisheries (Macquarie perch) Notice 2024 (PDF - 239.9 KB) For more information, click here | 29 April 2024 |
Fisheries (Management of Lake Hume) Notice 2024 | 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 provide for the management of Lake Hume by exempting a person who has paid the recreational fishing fee as required under the Fisheries Management Act 1994 of New South Wales from the requirement of holding a recreational fishing licence while fishing in Lake Hume, is now effective. Fisheries (Management of Lake Hume) Notice 2024 (PDF - 212.3 KB) For more information, click here | 1 May 2024 |
Fisheries (Central Murray cod) Notice 2024 | 21 submissions were received. 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 remove the Murray cod closed season within Lake Eppalock, Cairn Curran Reservoir and Lake Nillahcootie, allowing anglers to target and retain Murray cod between 1 September to 30 November, providing they comply with other recreational fishing regulations, is now effective. Fisheries (Central Murray cod) Notice 2024 (PDF - 512.3 KB) For more information, click here | 1 May 2024 |
2024/2025 Scallop (Ocean) Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | No submissions received | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2024/25 TACC has been set for the Scallop (Ocean)Fishery: | 26 March 2024 |
Fisheries (Ocean Scallop) Notice 2024 | No submissions received | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Ocean Scallop) Notice 2024 has now been finalised: | 26 March 2024 |
Fisheries (Western Port/Port Phillip Bay Fishery Catch Limits) Notice 2024 | One formal submission was received. Seafood Industry Victoria (PDF - 209.5 KB) For more information, please email kylie.wohlt@vfa.vic.gov.au | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries Notice to fix and enforce catch limits for the taking of fish other than snapper in the Western Port/Port Phillip Bay (Commercial) Fishery has been finalised. For more information click here The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Government Gazette S125-24 https://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2024/GG2024S125.pdf | 16 March 2024 |
Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice 2024 | Eight submissions were received and a summary is below. | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice 2024 has been finalised. Note: The fisheries notice has been updated in August 2024. Titled FISHERIES (FURTHER EASTERN ABALONE ZONE NO.2) NOTICE 2024 (PDF - 329.4 KB)
The FURTHER ABALONE QUOTA ORDER (Eastern Abalone Zone) (PDF - 162.3 KB) is included. The Eastern Zone TACC Workshop meeting summary (PDF - 704.0 KB) is included The amended Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Public Gazette no.G35, Thursday 29 August 2024. GG2024G035.pdf (gazette.vic.gov.au) | 1 April 2024 |
2024/2025 Snapper in Western Port/Port Phillip Bay - Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | No formal submissions were received. | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2024/25 TACC has been set for Snapper in the Westernport/Port Phillip Bay Fishery: | 1 April 2024 |
2024/2025 Pipi Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | One submission was received. For more information, please email sonia.talman@vfa.vic.gov.au | Following consultation in accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, the 2024/25 TACC has been set for the Pipi Fishery: | 1 April 2024 |
| Fisheries (Abalone Disease Control) Notice 2024 | For more information, contact luke.osullivan@vfa.vic.gov.au | The Victorian abalone industry and Seafood Industry Victoria have been notified of the intention to make this Fisheries Notice. Because of the emergency nature of the notice, formal written consultation has not occurred. The Gazetted Fisheries Notice can be viewed here. | 26 February, 2024 |
Fisheries (Arcadia Pondage) Notice 2024 | 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 remove the Murray cod closed season within the Arcadia Pondage (Schedule), allowing anglers to target and retain Murray cod between 1 September to 30 November, providing they comply with other recreational fishing regulations. Fisheries (Arcadia Pondage) Notice 2024 (PDF - 1.1 MB)
| 19 February 2024 |
Fisheries (Spider Crab) Notice 2024 | No submissions received | In accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, consultation was undertaken to continue the recreational catch and possession limit for spider crabs to 15 on any one day in, on or next to Victorian waters. The Fisheries Notice has been published in the Victorian Government Gazette, No. G4, dated 25 January 2024 (PDF - 108.3 KB) and is in effect from 31 January 2024. | 31 January 2024 |
2024 Banded Morwong Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) Fisheries (Banded Morwong) Notice 2024 | No submissions received | In accordance with Section 3A of the Fisheries Act 1995, consultation was undertaken with the two Banded Morwong Fishery Access Licence holders and Seafood The 2024 TACC has been set for the Victorian Banded Morwong Fishery. The 2024 Victorian Banded Morwong Fishery closed season has been set by a fisheries notice. Fisheries (Banded Morwong Closed Season) Notice 2024 | 11 January 2024 |
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