Current consultation

Contact us with any enquiries about Victoria's Fisheries consultative arrangements.

Consultation Purpose of consultation Start/finish date

Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery 2026/27 Total Allowable Commercial Catch

Consultation Plan 2026

To seek feedback on the proposed management arrangements and total allowable commercial catch (TACC) for the Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery in the 2026/27 quota period.

Advisory meetings will be held with Victorian Rock Lobster Fishery commercial stakeholders during this period.

Consultation on these arrangements will close 19 April 2026.

Rock Lobster Consultation Documents:

Rock Lobster Stock Assessment Report 2024/25

Draft Further Quota Order

Rock Lobster Resources Assessment Group (RLRAG) TACC Recommendation

Rationale for setting the 2026/27 TACC

Please provide any comments regarding the proposed management arrangements in writing to Ewan Flanagan, at ewan.flanagan@vfa.vic.gov.au or PO Box 114, Queenscliff VIC 3225.

16 March 2026 to 19 April 2026