Statutory Consultation Forward Agenda
Period: 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2017 (January 2017 update)
Statutory Consultation Plan title | Prepared by | Part of Section 3A (2) of Fisheries Act 1995 the plan related to | Purpose of the statutory consultation | Proposed start | Proposed completion |
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Fisheries (Murray Spiny Freshwater Crayfish) Notice | Freshwater Fisheries | 3A – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the continuation of Murray Spiny Freshwater Crayfish recreational fishing arrangements. | Jan-17 | Apr-17 |
2016/17 Rock Lobster Further Quota Order | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(e) Further Quota Order made under section 64A of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the proposed Total Allowable Commercial Catch for 2016/17. | Mar-17 | Jun-17 |
2016/17 Giant Crab Further Quota Order | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(e) Further Quota Order made under section 64A of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the proposed Total Allowable Commercial Catch for 2016/17. | Mar-17 | Jun-17 |
Fisheries Notice (Murray cod bag & size limit | Freshwater Fisheries | 3A – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on amendment to Murray cod recreational fishing arrangements. | Aug-17 | Nov-17 |
Fisheries (Victorian Pipi) Fisheries Notice | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(k) – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152(1) of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the continuation of a state-wide closure on commercial pipi harvest. | Aug-16 | Sep-16 |
Fisheries (Dusky Flathead) Notice | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(k) – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152(1) of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on continuing the current slot-size limit for dusky flathead. | Aug-16 | Sep-16 |
Fisheries (Offshore Reef Exclusion Zone) Notice) | Recreational Fishing Improvements | 3A(2)(k) – Fisheries Notice made under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the continued commercial fishing exclusion zone surrounding the Torquay offshore reef. | Aug-16 | Sep-16 |
Fisheries (Estuarine Reef Exclusion Zone) Notice | Recreational Fishing Improvements | 3A(2)(k) – Fisheries Notice made under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the continued commercial fishing exclusion zone surrounding the Torquay offshore reef. | Aug-16 | Sep-16 |
Fisheries (Commercial Snapper Catch Limit) Fisheries Notice | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(k) – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152(1) of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the continuation of snapper management arrangements for Victorian Inshore Trawl fishers. | Aug-16 | Sep-16 |
Fisheries (Recreational Abalone Open Days) Notice | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(k) – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152(1) of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the continuation of a recreational abalone fishing season for 2016/17 | Aug-16 | Sep-16 |
Fisheries (Dusky Flathead) Notice | Marine Fisheries | 3A – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the continuation of a minimum size limits for dusky flathead that are taken or possessed by the holder of an access licence, or any person acting on behalf of an access licence holder. | Aug-17 | Sep-17 |
Fisheries (Gemfish) Notice | Marine Fisheries | 3A – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on a bag and possession limit of five for gemfish harvested by recreational fishers in Victorian waters. | Nov-17 | Dec-17 |
Fisheries (Fees, Royalties and Levies) Amendment Regulations | Fisheries Policy | 3A(2)(i) – Decisions relating to the making of regulations in respect of royalties and levies imposed in accordance with sections 150 and 151 | To seek comment on adjustments to the levy values documented in the regulations. | Oct-16 | Nov-16 |
Fisheries (Native flat oyster no take zone) Notice | Recreational Fishing Improvements | 3A(2)(k) Fisheries Notice made under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the introduction of native flat oyster no take zones within proposed shellfish reef zones. | Dec-15 | Jan-16 |
2016/17 Further Abalone Quota Order and Associated Fisheries Notices | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(e) Further Quota Order made under section 64A of the Fisheries Act | To seek comment on the proposed Total Allowable Commercial Catch for 2016/17. | Jan-17 | Mar-17 |
2016/17 Ocean Scallop Further Quota Order | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(e) Further Quota Order made under section 64A of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the proposed Total Allowable Commercial Catch for 2016/17. | Jan-17 | Mar-17 |
2016/17 Scallop Dive (Port Phillip Bay) Fishery Further Quota Order | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(e) Further Quota Order made under section 64A of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the proposed Total Allowable Commercial Catch for 2016/17. | Nov-16 | Jan-17 |
Fisheries (Western Abalone Zone) Notice No. 5/2015 | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(k) – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152(1) of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the minimum size limits for blacklip and greenlip abalone in the western abalone zone. | Jan-17 | Mar-17 |
Fisheries (Central Abalone Zone) Notice No. 2/2015 | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(k) – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152(1) of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the minimum size limits for blacklip and greenlip abalone in the central abalone zone. | Jan-17 | Mar-17 |
Fisheries (Eastern Abalone Zone) Notice No. 3/2015 | Marine Fisheries | 3A(2)(k) – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152(1) of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on the minimum size limits for blacklip and greenlip abalone in the eastern abalone zone. | Jan-17 | Mar-17 |
Fisheries Notice (Golden Perch bag limit) | Freshwater Fisheries | 3A – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on bag limit reduction. | Jan-17 | Apr-17 |
Fisheries Notice (Trout cod) | Freshwater Fisheries | 3A – A decision by the Minister to make a Fisheries Notice under section 152 of the Fisheries Act 1995 | To seek comment on continuation of trout cod recreational fishing arrangements. | May-17 | Aug-17 |