Fisheries
Proposed changes to fisheries regulations
Consultation on the proposed changes to the Fisheries Regulation 2008 has closed. A summary of the consultation results will be available soon.
Changes to the Fisheries Act and a new-look Fisheries Regulation
The remaining changes to the Fisheries Act 1994 will take effect from 28 May 2019. This includes tougher penalties to combat black-marketing and a 20m shark control exclusion zone. A new-look Fisheries Regulation 2008 also takes effect.
Be safe. Be SharkSmart
With some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Queensland coastline is a great place to swim, surf, fish and go boating. It’s important to remember that sharks live along the Queensland coast, including estuaries, rivers, canals and streams.
Management changes to protect black jewfish and Moreton Bay molluscs
Black jewfish are now better protected under new rules that apply to commercial and recreational fishers, and the take of gastropods and bivalve molluscs has been completely banned in Moreton Bay to protect sustainability.
Key fisheries reform a step closer
The proposed direction for reforming Queensland’s trawl, crab and east coast inshore fisheries has been outlined with the release of new directions paper on fisheries reforms.
SPOT Trace vessel tracking device issues
Following a small number of faults, Pivotel urges customers to review the condition of their SPOT Trace device cables. If you are concerned at all, you can disconnect the unit from the cable and use internal batteries instead. The
SPOT Trace device itself is not impacted and you can still go to sea using internal batteries.
For further info please contact Pivotel on 1300 882 448, email mail@pivotel.com.au or read the Pivotel notice to customers.
