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.
All fishers are required to use vessel monitoring systems (VMS) for the 2026 black teatfish season.
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority will hold meetings on Masig, Poruma and Ugar to explain draft amendments to the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery Management Plan 2009.
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View all news and alertsSeveral amendments to the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery Management Plan 2009 (TSPF Plan) have been drafted to bring it up to date with the current fishery management environment and remove old clauses that are no longer required.
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!