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Have your say on the draft Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework

10 September 2020
Jobs, Land and Economy
A lady in a pink shirt, blue shorts and boots is holding a fishing line standing in the mud. Words: Have your say on the draft Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework and help us manage our fisheries resources for the benefit of all Australians

The draft Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework is now available for comment. Have your say before 22 September 2020.

Australian fisheries resources are owned by all Australians which means sharing them can be a complex issue affecting commercial, recreational and Indigenous fishers.

The Australian Government is committed to developing a Commonwealth Fisheries Resource Sharing Framework with parameters for fair and sustainable arrangements for all fishers. 

The draft Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework is now available for comment.

Have your say on the Commonwealth fisheries resource sharing framework before 22 September 2020.