2010-2011 VRFish business plan
| Objective: Assist in the introduction of Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management to Victorian Fisheries | ||||||
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| Develop requirements for what will constitute a healthy fishery | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Advocate availability of fish resources through resource management and stocking programs# | 1 a) 1. | Participate in Vic Fish Stock Forums (VFSF), including North East, North West, Port Phillip, South West and Gippsland |
Collate proposals and submit to the department. Participate in Forums (co-ordinate participants) | March 11' | Stocking proposals collated and submitted to the department. Forums conducted around the State.
| Completed |
| 1 a) 1. | Conduct Open House in the Wimmera region to plan long-term stocking programs |
Organise and conduct meeting Communicate outcomes through VFSF | August 10' | Open House conducted in Horsham, 7 August 2010. Stocking proposed has been communicated to FV via the Drought Recovery Stocking Program for Lake Lonsdale | Completed | |
| Conduct Open House in the Port Phillip region to plan long-term stocking programs |
Organise and conduct meeting Communicate outcomes through VFSF | November 10' | Open House conducted in Melbourne, 6 November. Stocking proposal has been communicated to VFSF. Steering-Committee to be established to implement metro-stocking proposal. | Completed | ||
| Conduct Open House in the West Gippsland region to plan long-term stocking programs |
Organise and conduct meeting Communicate outcomes through VFSF | April 11' | Open House scheduled for 9 April, Traralgon. No proposals identified. | On Track | ||
| Conduct Open House in the Anderson Inlet Reserve to plan long-term stocking programs |
Organise and conduct meeting Communicate outcomes through VFSF | May 11' | Open House scheduled for 28 May. | Not due to be commenced | ||
| Advocate environmental flows of Victoria's waterways to maintain healthy habitat# | 1 a) 2. | Assist in the development of CMA Stream Flow Management Plans and other Water Management Plans |
Seek involvement through DSE Submissions | June 11' | King Parrot Creek Water Supply Protection Area Management Plan – commenced, consultative committee member Ray Butterworth Yea River Water Supply Protection Area Management Plan – commenced, consultative committee member Ken Ely Little Yarra and Don Rivers Water Supply Protection Area Management Plan – commenced, consultative committee member Anthony Urban Woori Yallock Creek Water Supply Protection Area Management Plan – commenced, consultative committee member Anthony Urban Upper Ovens Water Supply Management Plan – commenced, consultative committee member Denis Smith DSE are reviewing its River Health Strategy to include estuaries and wetlands. Stakeholder reference committee member Jean-Michel Benier Riparian Action Group – commenced, committee member Rob Loats | On Track |
| Evaluate the impact of diverted water i.e. pipelines, on fish resources | 1 a) 3. | Ensure appropriate recognition of fish species | Participate on steering committees | June 11' | Murray Darling Basin Authority, Native Fish Forum Lake Purrumbete Water Level negotiations Participating in the Grampians Wimmera Mallee Water Pipeline Community Consultative Group | On Track |
| Advocate the use of PIRVic's 'angler satisfaction' measure | 1 a) 4. | Promote as a research project in 'new' Fishery Management Plans | Steering committee meetings Submissions | June 11' | Research project included where supported. Supported research application to continue project from 2011-2014 – await RFL outcomes. | On Track |
| Promote that "iconic" fisheries are managed on an EBFM basis# | 1 a) 5. | Participate in the development of the Abalone (Review) Fishery Management Plan |
Participate on steering committee Submissions | June 11' | Commenced, steering committee member John Hawkins | On Track |
| Participate in the development of the East Gippsland Fishery Management Plan |
Participate on steering committee Submissions | February 11' | Commenced, steering committee members Robert Caune and Pat Washington. Awaiting Ministerial approval. | On Track | ||
| Participate in the development of the Goulburn-Broken Fishery Management Plan |
Participate on steering committee Submissions | February 11' | Commenced, steering committee members Wally Cubbin and Ken Ely. Awaiting Ministerial approval. | On Track | ||
| Participate in the development of the North Central Fishery Management Plan |
Participate on steering committee Submissions | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | |||
| Participate in the development of the Mallee Fishery Management Plan |
Participate on steering committee Submissions | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | |||
| Objective: Participate in the roll-out of the Government's Recreational Fishing and Boating Policy (Policy expired November 2010) | ||||||
| Work with Government agencies on identified policies | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Install fish cleaning tables | 2 a) 1. | Work with The Victorian Fisheries Authority in prioritizing locations | Identify and promote locations | November 10' | Locations identified and promoted to the department, 30 tables have been installed across Victoria. | Completed |
| Install artificial reefs | 2 a) 2. | Work with The Victorian Fisheries Authority in prioritizing locations |
Identify and promote locations Review monitoring program outcomes | November 10' | Corio Bay proposal promoted to the department. | Completed |
| Adopt-a-Stream Program | 2 a) 3. | Work with The Victorian Fisheries Authority in developing program | Identify potential locations for events | November 10' | Assessment panel formed VRFish observers Jean-Michel Benier and Rob Booker. Successful projects – Nariel Creek ($60k), Cobungra River ($19.8k), Barwon River Fishway ($20k) and Yarra Biodiversity Project ($8.7k) | Completed |
| Establishing new fisheries and fishing opportunities# | 2 a) 4. | Work with Native Fish Australia to investigate the introduction of the Trout Cod fishery | Identify management needs, e.g. analysis program, bag and size limits | November 10' | The department has stocked Lakes Kerford and Sambell with a small number of Trout cod. VRFish/the department has made representation to DSE and DEHWA to allow legal recreational take, decision pending. | Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable |
| Assist in the implementation of the Devilbend Natural Features Reserve Management Plan | Identify facilities to enhance Reserve | November 10' | Awaiting opening of Reserve. Supported Parks Victoria application to RFL funding for fishing platform. | Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable | ||
| Investigate the potential of opening Frankston Reservoir as a Recreational Fishery | Canvass support from government agencies | November 10' | Local Member has decided that recreational fishing will not be allowed at Frankston Reservoir, and has initiated plans with Parks Victoria | Completed Major problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable | ||
| Investigate the establishment of an estuary perch fishery at Lake Bolac | Participate on working group | November 10' | Commenced, steering committee member Geoff Cramer. Stocking subject to available supplies of estuary perch | Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable | ||
| Investigate the establishment of a marine and estuarine stocking program | Identify species and promote to FV | November 10' | Species identified and promoted to The Victorian Fisheries Authority. FV advised if there is evidence of significant value and benefit gained by such stockings, and if VRFish support the investment of RFL funds into the breeding, culture and stocking program, they would support proposals to stock marine and estuarine species. Identified species are Snapper, Mulloway, Bream, Estuary Perch. Futurefish Foundation ran forums in May 09' to explore the establishment of this program. Final Draft Estuarine stocking assessment released | Completed | ||
| Improving angler access (see also Access Policy)# | 2 a) 5. | Work with The Victorian Fisheries Authority to identify improvements to access at key recreational fishing locations | November 10' | Werribee River Golf Club – The department have announced funding for an access pathway to be built to return access to Werribee River. Supported Parks Victoria application for RFL funding for fence to reestablish access. Dartmouth – working with Dartmouth Access Action Group on improving access to Lake Dartmouth Albert Park – Working with FV and Parks Victoria in establishing improved fishing access to Albert Park Lake Port Welshpool – working with the Port Welshpool Recreational Fishing and Tourism Development Committee to rebuild the Welshpool Jetty Loddon River Project Meeting Lake Tyers track rationalization project – assisted in the negotiations with Parks Victoria Lower Goulburn Premier Rivers Steering Committee | On Track | |
| Meeting the demand for boat launching facilities# | 2 a) 6. | Work with Parks Victoria to improve Western Port's & Port Phillip Bay's boat infrastructure | October 10' | Study complete, official launch, 28 October. Findings accepted, approval given for WebCam Feasibility Study (refer KRA 2 b) 1.)
| Completed | |
| Develop a classification for Victorian rivers and streams | 2 a) 7. | Work with The Victorian Fisheries Authority, Native Fish Australia, Council of Victorian Fly Fishing Clubs and the Australian Trout Foundation to classify Victorian rivers and streams | Implement across Victoria | October 10' | Model and classification complete | Completed |
| Implement a Recreational Fishing Policy in preparation for the 2010 Victorian Election | 2 a. 8. | Finalise policy |
Present to political parties Collate and publish scorecard | October 10' |
Policy complete and presented to political parties Scorecard collated and published | Completed |
| Objective: Participate in the roll-out of the Government's Plan for Agriculture 'Recreational Fishing' and VRFish Recreational Fishing Policies (Policy commenced November 10') | ||||||
| Work with Government agencies on identified policies | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| $4 Million for Infrastructure Projects | 2 b) 1. | Work with key agencies to identify and upgrade boat launching facilities | Identify and promote improvements | June 12' | Commenced webcam scoping study (refer KRA 2 a) 6.) | On Track |
| Work with key agencies to identify and construct new fishing infrastructure | Identify and promote infrastructure improvements | June 12' | Supported Goulburn Murray Water application for RFL funding for a fishing platform at the Goulburn Weir Supported GDAAC applications for RFL Funding for several projects Actively involved in the project for the Port Welshpool jetty | On Track | ||
| Work with key agencies to identify key species for restocking, in particular, develop recovery plans for key species | 2 b) 2. | Macquarie perch | Participate on steering committee | June 11' | Commenced, steering committee member Rob Loats | On Track |
| Silver perch |
Promote the development of a recovery plan Participate on steering committee | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | |||
| Freshwater catfish | Participate on steering committee | June 12' | Commenced, steering committee member Rob Loats | On Track | ||
| River blackfish |
Promote the development of a recovery plan Participate on steering committee | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | |||
| Estuary perch |
Promote the development of a recovery plan Participate on steering committee | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | |||
| Australian bass |
Promote the development of a recovery plan Participate on steering committee | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | |||
| Expand access to fishing sites | 2 b) 3. | Work with The Victorian Fisheries Authority to identify improvements to access at key recreational fishing locations | Identify and promote locations | June 12' |
Werribee River Fishing Platforms Lower Goulburn Premier Rivers Steering Committee | On Track |
| Reinstate a consultative process that involves all the peak bodies in the industry | 2 b) 4. | Advocate the principles of co-management | Seek participation in consultative process | June 11' | Government has indicated that this process will commence in August 2011. | Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable |
| Expand artificial reefs program | 2 b) 5. | Work with The Victorian Fisheries Authority to expand the program |
Identify and promote locations Review monitoring program outcomes | June 12' | Attended and participated in March workshop | On Track |
| Control commercial netting near river mouths | 2 b) 6. | Work with The Victorian Fisheries Authority to identify affected rivers | Identify and promote locations | June 11' | On Track | |
| Increase Fisheries Officers | 2 b) 7. | Support the increase of education and enforcement activities | Work with the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) on their campaign to increase the number of Victorian Fisheries Officers | June 11' | CPSU have reported that they have successfully negotiated for the fulfilling of eight Fishery Officer positions | On Track |
| No 'new' marine parks | 2 b) 8. |
Ensure policy is adhered to Advocate for no freshwater closed fishing locations | Participate in VEAC Investigations | June 12' | Had initial discussions with DSE re engagement process | Not due to be commenced |
| Identify and install fish ladders | 2 b) 9. | Work with key agencies to identify in-stream barriers for removal or modification |
Develop campaign Review and Promote findings to Government | June 12' |
Dights Falls Lower Barwon Fishway Project, construction will not commence until Summer 11/12' | On Track |
| Centre of excellence for fisheries research | 2 b) 10. | Support the retention of the Snobs Creek Fish Hatchery and Research Centre | Advocate support to Government | June 12' | Hatchery opened 13 April 2011 by Minister Walsh | Completed |
| Identify and promote freshwater fish research projects (see also R&D Plan) |
Review Priorities Plan and Identify research projects Promote to researchers Commission projects | June 12' | Supported Native Fish Australia‟s application for RFL funding for a catfish research project | On Track | ||
| Objective: Implement actions defined in the Access for Recreational Fishing Policy Paper,# | ||||||
| Define and action access issues annually (please refer to proposed activities plan) | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Implement the 'Access with Obligations' campaign | 2 c) 1. | Implement Peers for Piers Program |
Develop proposal Meetings | June 12' |
Program linked to 'Seal the Loop' Zoos Victoria project, installing bins at key fishing locations to collect plastic waste (20 installed to date). Warmies Litter Prevention Taskforce | On Track |
| Respond to threats on recreational fisher access by campaign to increase Marine Parks | 2 c) 2. | Review and critique the VNPA Nature Conservation Review: 'Marine Conservation Priorities and Issues for Victoria' |
Review Policy Present findings to Board/State Council Develop Proposal | March 11' | Recfish Australia & BFCA working jointly to address biodiversity planning process in the South West Region. | Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable |
| Objective: Deliver proactive policy directions which improve recreational fishing | ||||||
| Define and action access issues annually (please refer to proposed activities plan) | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Implement the 'Access with Obligations' campaign | 2 c) 1. | Implement Peers for Piers Program |
Develop proposal Meetings | June 12' | Program linked to „Seal the Loop‟ Zoos Victoria project, installing bins at key fishing locations to collect plastic waste (20 installed to date). Warmies Litter Prevention Taskforce | |
| Respond to threats on recreational fisher access by campaign to increase Marine Parks | 2 c) 2. | Review and critique the VNPA Nature Conservation Review: 'Marine Conservation Priorities and Issues for Victoria' |
Review Policy Present findings to Board/State Council Develop Proposal | March 11' | Recfish Australia & BFCA working jointly to address biodiversity planning process in the South West Region. | |
| Objective: Deliver proactive policy directions which improve recreational fishing | ||||||
| Develop a broad range of up-to-date recreational fishing policies | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Evaluate proposed initiative government/industry etc to respond to climate change and its effects on recreational fishing# | 3 a) 1. | Provide input to the Government's Our Environment Our Future Policies and the Our Water Our Future Policies |
Seek involvement through DSE Make submissions | June 11' |
Gippsland Sustainable Water Strategy – no submission made Participated in the ASFB Climate Change Forum Participated in the National Recreational Fishing Strategy Meeting Policy discussions with Environment Victoria | On Track |
| Conduct an audit of policies and prepare a renewal program | 3 a) 2. | Review Inland Fisheries Policy, including Environmental Flows, Stocking and Habitat |
Review and draft policy components Merge and publish as one policy | April 11' | Habitat Policy currently being developed | On Track |
| Define passive fishing | Draft policy | June 11' | Policy difficult to draft | Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable | ||
| Develop a Marine & Estuarine Fishery Policy |
Workshop Draft policy | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | |||
| Objective: An active well informed membership drawn from diverse experiences | ||||||
| Build an increased, active and better informed membership base | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Develop and promote partnerships with kindred organisations and stakeholders# | 4 a) 1. | Develop Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with organisations |
Identify other kindred interest groups Continue to promote that VRFish is the Peak Body for recreational fishing with agencies | June 11' |
New Member – Victorian Fishing Charters Association MoU being established with Boating Industry Association of Victoria | On Track |
| Strengthen relations with fishing associations and clubs# | 4 a) 2. | Implement actions defined in Communications Plan | June 11' | On Track | ||
| Objective: Implement actions identified in Fishery Management Plans# | ||||||
| The following tasks will be managed by the Fishery Management Plan Reference Groups | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Participate in Fishery Management Plan Reference Groups | 1 b) | Identify participants for Reference Group/s | Co-ordinate | Rock Lobster, steering committee member Lawrence Moore Anderson Inlet, steering committee member Max Fletcher Glenelg Hopkins, steering committee members Gary Cronin and Henry Rantail Mallacoota Inlet, steering committee member Robert Caune Lake Tyers, steering committee member Lynton Barr Corangamite, steering committee member John Hotchin and Tony Lucas Port Phillip Wimmera North East West Gippsland | On Track | |
| Conduct Open Houses to implement FMP commitments | 1 c) | Wimmera |
Organise and conduct meeting Produce and distribute report | August 10' | Open House conducted in Horsham, 7 August 2010. | Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable |
| Port Phillip |
Organise and conduct meeting Produce and distribute report | November 10' | Open House conducted in Melbourne, 6 November. Report submitted to the department. | Completed | ||
| West Gippsland |
Organise and conduct meeting Produce and distribute report | April 11' | Open House conducted in Traralgon, 9 April. | On Track | ||
| Anderson Inlet |
Organise and conduct meeting Produce and distribute report | May 11' | Open House has been scheduled for 28 May. | Not due to be commenced | ||
| Identify and encourage responsible recreational fishing behaviour1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 4 b) 1. | Distribute the Victorian Recreational Fishing Code of Conduct through outlets in the regions | Design and Publish in Recreational Fishing Guide and Fishing Websites | October 11' | Published in 2010/2011 Recreational Fishing Guide Liaising with the project manager of the Belmont High School Education Project | Completed |
| With the assistance of The Victorian Fisheries Authority, engage other agencies to maintain and enhance fish habitats1, 2, 3 | 3 b) 1. | Develop partnerships with agencies to ensure that potential adverse impacts of catchment land and waterway use activities on fish habitat and fisheries are adequately considered in the development of programs |
Action outcomes identified at Open Houses Address issues are they arise | June 11' | Participated in the Western Coastal Board Forum Angelsea Fish Kill Issue, inquiry announced Port Welshpool Seagrass Issue Weir Pool Management Plan Participated in the development of the Lake Fyans and Lonsdale Management Plan | On Track |
| 3 b) 2. | Work with agencies to identify funding opportunities to expand weed control programs |
Action outcomes identified at Open Houses Address issues are they arise | June 11' | On Track | ||
| Engage other agencies to maintain or improve access to fisheries resources1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 3 c) 1. | Work with agencies to identify needs and seek funding to maintain or enhance boating access facilities | Action outcomes identified at Open Houses Address issues are they arise | June 11' | Participated in the Portland Harbour and Boat Ramp Development Project Meet with South Gippsland Shire re Toora Boat Ramp Working with Goulburn Murray Water on the Waranga Basin Project | On Track |
| 3 c) 2. | Work with agencies to ensure that fisheries interests are properly considered in any management arrangements designed to alleviate congestion from competing water-based activities |
Action outcomes identified at Open Houses Address issues are they arise | June 11' |
Participating in the Marine Safety Victoria Marine Safety Regulations Review Participated in the Western Coastal Board Forum Participated in the Sale Petroleum Exploration Area Exclusion Zone Meeting Port Welshpool – working with the Port Welshpool Recreational Fishing and Tourism Development Committee to rebuild the Welshpool Jetty Victorian Indigenous Fishing Strategy Participated in the Public Land Management Forum Water Users Code of Conduct for Goulburn River Implemented the Diver Below Awareness Project Participated in the MDBA Boating Issues Forum Participated in the Port Phillip Foreshore & Water Users Network Meeting Participated in the Nagambie Focus Group | On Track | |
| 3 c) 3. | Engage relevant foreshore and waterway management authorities to resolve shore-based fishing access issues and to seek funding to maintain or enhance shore fishing access facilities |
Action outcomes identified at Open Houses Address issues are they arise | June 11' | Access Projects for:
| On Track | |
| Quantify the social and economic benefits of alternative trout fishing regulations within the North East Fishery (see also R&D Plan)5 | 4 c) 1. | Undertake consultation to identify candidate rivers to be used in the quantification of social and economic benefits of alternative trout fishing regulations |
2011 FV Trout Workshop Meetings | August 12' |
FV Trout Workshop has not been scheduled Commenced meetings with stakeholders to discuss regulations | Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable |
| Objective: Strengthen operation of Research and Development Committee | ||||||
| Create a Research and Development Plan for recreational fisheries | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Review Priorities Document to develop a Plan to identify specific research and development projects | 4 d) 1. | Review Plan and identify research projects |
Update Priorities Plan to include 'new' Fishery Management Plan research responsibilities Identify research projects Promote to researchers Commission projects | June 11' | Participated in the Australian Agriculture and Resource Economics Society Conference Potential Research Project on Socio Economic Study with FRDC Proponent | On Track |
| 4 d) 2. | Investigate potential changes to fish resources as a result of climate change# |
Develop brief Promote to researchers Commission projects Include results in Marine & Estuarine Fishery Policy | June 12' | Participated in the ASFB Climate Change Forum | Not due to be commenced | |
| 4 d) 3. | Identify suitable saltwater & freshwater fish species fisheries adaptable to possible climate change# |
Develop brief Promote to researchers Commission projects Include results in Marine & Estuarine Fishery Policy | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | ||
| Objective: Implement actions defined in the Communications Plan# | ||||||
| Define and implement communication projects annually (please refer to proposed activities plan) | Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status |
| Develop and implement a strategy for representing the views of recreational fishers | 4 e) 1. | Review Communications Plan | Ensure plan meets obligations outlined in Core Funding Agreement | April 11' | Complete, submitted to the department. Outcomes from VRFish Engagement Model review may need inclusion in Plan | Completed |
| Website | 4 e) 2. |
Maintain and Improve Training |
Increase traffic Improve use | June 11' |
Constantly being updated with VRFish news and events Training yet to be scheduled | On Track |
| Email Database | 4 e) 3. | Maintain and Improve | Quality Control | June 11' | Constantly being updated with interested parties contact details | On Track |
| Newsletter | 4 e) 4. | Produce and distribute Newsletter | Publish twelve editions | Monthly | Nine editions published to date | On Track |
| Fishing Lines | 4 e) 5. | Produce and distribute Magazine | Publish two editions |
October 10' April 11' | Spring 2010 edition published Winter 2011 edition in development | On Track |
| Annual Report | 4 e) 6. | Produce and distribute Annual Report | Publish | October 10' | Published in the Spring 2010 edition of Fishing Lines | Completed |
| Boat Show | 4 e) 7. | Participate in the Boat Show | Identify focus and organise display, volunteers and other key requirements | July 10' | Participated in the July 2010 Boat Show | Completed |
| Fishing Show | 4 e) 8. | Participate in the Fishing Show | Identify focus and organise display, volunteers and other key requirements | September 10' | Participated in the September 2010 Fishing Show | Completed |
| Objective: A well resourced Peak Body capable of service delivery | ||||||
| Key Area | Action | KPI Metric | Timing | Action Planning | Status | |
| Review funding formula and diversify funding source (see also Communications Plan)# | 5 a) 1. | Pursue advertising sales through Fishing Lines and Website | Target $8,000 for October edition Target $8,000 for April edition | October 10' April 11' | $7,980 advertising sales achieved for Spring edition $4,027 advertising sales achieved for Winter edition | Completed Minor problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable |
| 5 a) 2. | Investigate sale of RFLs via Website | Meeting with The Victorian Fisheries Authority | August 10' | Meeting held with The Victorian Fisheries Authority – proposal rejected | Major problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable | |
| 5 a) 3. | Investigate conducting the annual Regional State Council Meeting in conjunction with a fishing show | March 11' | Meeting scheduled for 26/27 March. Regional State Council Meeting was not held in conjunction with a fishing show – none scheduled this time of year. | Major problems impacting scope, budget, function or timetable | ||
| 5 a) 4. | Investigate production of 'VRFish Supporter' merchandise | Order merchandise | January 11' | VRFish hats produced | Completed | |
| Implement Performance Requirements of the Core Funding Agreement | 5 b) | Ensure policy commitment is adhered to by both the Government and VRFish | Milestone Reports | July 10' April 11' April 11' June 11' | 2010-2011 Business Plan submitted to the department Communications Plan submitted to the department Statement of Performance and Expenditure (progress report) submitted to the department | On Track |
| Undertake a biennial review of the recreational fishing representation model | 5 c) 1. | Finalise review of model and implement identified strategies |
Develop Discussion Paper Workshop Produce Findings | April 11' | Process commenced in 2009, discussion paper to be reviewed. Workshop to be conducted at the March Regional State Council Meeting. Report produced and submitted to participants | Completed |
| 5 c) 2. | Review Constitution | Establish steering committee to review findings of model review and implement any changes (if necessary) | June 12' | No constitutional changes required, however staffing requirements have changed | Completed | |
| 5 c) 3. | Develop Strategic Business Plan |
Workshop Produce Plan | June 12' | Not due to be commenced | ||
Fishery Management Plans
1. Anderson Inlet Fisheries Reserve Management Plan - expires April 2016
2. Lake Tyers Fisheries Reserve Management Plan - expires May 2017
3. Mallacoota Inlet Fisheries Reserve Management Plan - expires September 2016
4. Glenelg Hopkins Fishery Management Plan - expires October 2011
5. North East Fishery Management Plan - expires August 2012
6. West Gippsland Fishery Management Plan - expires July 2013
6. West Gippsland Fishery Management Plan - expires July 2013
7. Corangamite Fishery Management Plan - expires November 2013
8. Wimmera Fishery Management Plan - expires November 2014
9. Port Phillip and Western Port Fishery Management Plan - expires November 2014
10. Rock Lobster Fishery Management Plan - expires July 2014
Related Documents
Communications Plan
Access for Recreational Fishers Policy
Research and Development Priorities Plan
Inland Fishery Policy
Core Funding Agreement
# It is recognised that this task will go beyond the 2010-2011 financial year.
Report needs to be generated on meeting outcomes for presentation to Board and State Council, including action items.