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2012

Fishery policy

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A Review Of The Management Arrangements And Licensing Framework For The Aquatic Tour Industry In Western Australia. Discussion Paper On Management And Licensing Options For The Aquatic Tour Industry., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia Oct 2012

A Review Of The Management Arrangements And Licensing Framework For The Aquatic Tour Industry In Western Australia. Discussion Paper On Management And Licensing Options For The Aquatic Tour Industry., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia

Fisheries management papers

The Department of Fisheries (Department) is proposing a new simplified management approach which focuses on fishing as the core criteria in the new licensing framework. Given the low level of impact of aquatic eco-tours and shore-based fishing, consideration is being given to removing the need for these activities to be formally licensed. The Department is of the view that these activities can be adequately managed by regulations that have broader application across the community.

The current management, licensing and fee structures are complex and provide limited business flexibility. A simplified management approach will also improve the Department’s capacity to monitor …


Licensing And Allocation Under A New Management Plan For The West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery. A Discussion Paper., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia. Feb 2012

Licensing And Allocation Under A New Management Plan For The West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery. A Discussion Paper., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia.

Fisheries management papers

This paper was prepared to set out the proposed direction for licensing, entitlement allocation and related matters under a new management plan for the West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery (the new Management Plan), which is expected to begin operation on 15 January 2013. It is one of two papers being released by the Department of Fisheries (the Department) for comment as part of consultation on the development of this legislation, and is designed to encourage public involvement in the changes to the management arrangements for the West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery (the fishery).

In addition, a related paper …


A Resource-Based Management Approach For Recreational Fishing In Western Australia 2012-2017. State-Wide Management Proposals For Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Invertebrates., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia. Feb 2012

A Resource-Based Management Approach For Recreational Fishing In Western Australia 2012-2017. State-Wide Management Proposals For Finfish, Crustaceans, Molluscs And Other Invertebrates., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia.

Fisheries management papers

This paper outlines a new, simplified framework of bag and possession limits that is based on state-wide management arrangements for various categories of finfish and invertebrate resources. This new approach will help simplify advisory material and make the recreational fishing experience more enjoyable.


Operational And Compliance Elements Of A New Management Plan For The West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery. A Discussion Paper., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia Feb 2012

Operational And Compliance Elements Of A New Management Plan For The West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery. A Discussion Paper., Department Of Fisheries Western Australia

Fisheries management papers

This paper was prepared to set out the proposed direction for compliance and other operational matters under a new management plan for the West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery (the new Management Plan) which is expected to commence operation on 15 January 2013. It is one of two papers being released by the Department of Fisheries (Department) for comment as part of consultation on the development of this legislation, and is designed to encourage public involvement in the changes to the management arrangements for the West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery (the fishery).