Current consultation
Contact us with any enquiries about Victoria's Fisheries consultative arrangements.
| Consultation | Purpose of consultation | Start - Finish Date |
|---|---|---|
Victorian Western Zone Abalone fishery 2024/2025 Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) | The VFA is seeking feedback on the draft further abalone quota orders (FAQO) and Fisheries (Western Abalone Zone) Notice for 2024/25. These documents outline the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for Blacklip Abalone and Greenlip Abalone in the Western Abalone Zone for the 2024/25 season which begins on 1 July 2024 and ends 30 June 2025. Consultation on the draft FAQOs and FNs will be for a period of 15 business days following publication. The following documents are provided for feedback;
How to make a submission: Please provide any comments regarding the draft FAQO and Fisheries Notice in writing to Anthony McGrath, Abalone Fishery Manager, at Level 19, 1 Spring St Melbourne 3000 or anthony.mcgrath@vfa.vic.gov.au Closing date for submissions: Sunday 12 May 2024. | 18 April 2024 to 12 May 2024 |
Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery 2024/25 Total Allowable Commercial Catch TACC | To seek feedback on the proposed management arrangements and TACC of the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery in the 2024/25 quota period. Advisory meetings will be held with Victorian rock lobster stakeholders during this period. Consultation on these arrangements will close 30 April 2024. Rock Lobster Stock Assessment Report 2022/23 (PDF - 4.5 MB)
Rock Lobster Resources Assessment Group (RLRAG) TACC Recommendation (PDF - 138.9 KB) Rationale for setting the 2024/25 TACC (PDF - 272.5 KB) Please provide any comments regarding the proposed management arrangements in writing to Ewan Flanagan, at ewan.flanagan@vfa.vic.gov.au or 2A Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff VIC 3225. | 12 April 2024 to 30 April 2024 |
2024/25 Victorian Giant Crab Fishery Total Allowable Commercial Catch
| To seek feedback on the proposed management arrangements and TACC of the Victorian Giant Crab Fishery in the 2024/25 quota period. Advisory meetings will be held with Victorian Giant Crab stakeholders during this period. Consultation on these arrangements will close 30 April 2024. Giant Crab Stock Assessment Report 2022/23 (PDF - 1.3 MB) Draft Giant Crab Further Quota Order 2024/25 (PDF - 67.5 KB) Rock Lobster & Giant Crab Resource Assessment Group (RLRAG) TACC Recommendation (PDF - 138.9 KB) Please provide any comments regarding the proposed management arrangements in writing to Ewan Flanagan at ewan.flanagan@vfa.vic.gov.au or 2A Bellarine Highway, Queenscliff VIC 3225. | 11 April 2024 to 30 April 2024. |