Protected Zone Joint Authority
Responsible for management of commercial and traditional fishing in the Australian area of the Torres Strait Protected Zone (TSPZ) and designated adjacent Torres Strait waters.
Moontide Hookah Closures – 2024–25 Fishing Season
Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery Moontide Hookah Closures for the 2024–25 Fishing Season
Applications open: Traditional Inhabitant members of PZJA advisory committees
The PZJA is seeking 5 Traditional Inhabitant members for each of its advisory committees. Applications close on 1 May 2025.
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Traditional Inhabitant fishers
Non-traditional inhabitant fishers
Committee members
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Ways to report illegal fishing
You can help us make sure our fish stocks are protected for the future by reporting any illegal and suspicious fishing activities you see!