Tropical Rock Lobster

Topical rock lobster (kaiar) season 2025–26

Tropical Rock Lobster season runs from 1 December 2025 to 30 September 2026 or until available quota units are caught.

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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.

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Vessel Monitoring System trial for the 2026 black teatfish season

All fishers are required to use vessel monitoring systems (VMS) for the 2026 black teatfish season.

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Torres Strait Prawn Fishery Management Plan Amendments 2025

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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06 Jan 2026
Remaking of Torres Strait Fisheries Management Instruments

Four new fisheries management instruments have been made for Torres Strait fisheries. They replace preexisting instruments and include several changes to the content of each instrument.

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22 Dec 2025
Australian Fisheries Management Authority services over the holidays

Australian Fisheries Management Authority services over the holidays

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22 Dec 2025
New strategic research plan for Torres Strait fisheries

The PZJA has endorsed a new 5-year strategic research plan for the Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC).

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