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Protocols for the Translocation of Fish in Victorian Inland Public Waters
Abalone Aquaculture Translocation Protocol
Abalone aquaculture biosecurity protocol audit guidelines
Protocol for the Translocation of Blue Mussels
Victorian Protocol for the Translocation of Eels
Translocation Protocol for Commercial Freshwater Open Aquaculture Systems
Protocol for Translocation of Aquatic Animals to Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
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An epidemiological analysis of the events surrounding a new disease in abalone - Technical Summary
Disease investigation relating to a herpes like virus infection in Abalone
National Abalone Health Work Plan - Summary Table
Noxious Aquatic Species in Victoria
Aquatic Pests
Declaration Of Caulerpa Taxifolia As A Noxious Aquatic Species
Marron and Red Claw Crayfish
European Shore Crab
Noxious Aquatic Species Permits Policy Statement
Some Parasites of Freshwater Fish
White Spot Disease in Queensland prawns
Mallacoota fish death investigation
Strategy and Policy
VFA Strategic Plan 2019-2024
Policy Statements
Aquaculture Strategy
Victorian Inland Commercial Fishing Policy
Scallop Report
Listening to our stakeholders
Strategy and Policy
VFA Strategic Plan 2019-2024
Policy Statements
Fish Stocking for Recreational Purposes
Responding to the Impact of Drought and its Consequences on Inland Recreational Fisheries
Aquaculture Strategy
Victorian Inland Commercial Fishing Policy
Scallop Report
Legislation and Regulation
Fisheries Management Plans
Victorian Rock Lobster Management Plan
Amended Decision Framework for Setting the TACC
Moving and stocking live aquatic organisms
Guidelines for Assessing Translocations
Introduction
Policy Setting for Guidelines
Translocation Administration
Applying to Translocate
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Protocols for the Translocation of Fish in Victorian Inland Public Waters
Abalone Aquaculture Translocation Protocol
Abalone aquaculture biosecurity protocol audit guidelines
Protocol for the Translocation of Blue Mussels
Victorian Protocol for the Translocation of Eels
Translocation Protocol for Commercial Freshwater Open Aquaculture Systems
Protocol for Translocation of Aquatic Animals to Recirculating Aquaculture Systems
Stocking fish in farm dams
Review of Governance of the Translocation Evaluation Panel (TEP) and its processes
Fisheries consultation
Completed consultation
Current consultation
Past Consultation
Statutory Consultation Forward Agenda
Pests and diseases
National Carp Control Plan
The Victorian Perspective
Carp Background
Frequently asked questions
Abalone Disease
Abalone Virus Video Transcript
Background and impact
Management Action
Restricted Fishing Area
Biosecurity Control Measures
Research and Surveillance
Development of Management Strategies for Herpes-like Virus Infection in Abalone
An epidemiological analysis of the events surrounding a new disease in abalone - Technical Summary
Disease investigation relating to a herpes like virus infection in Abalone
National Abalone Health Work Plan - Summary Table
Noxious Aquatic Species in Victoria
Aquatic Pests
Declaration Of Caulerpa Taxifolia As A Noxious Aquatic Species
Marron and Red Claw Crayfish
European Shore Crab
Noxious Aquatic Species Permits Policy Statement
Some Parasites of Freshwater Fish
White Spot Disease in Queensland prawns
Mallacoota fish death investigation