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31 Aug 2022
Torres Strait Finfish Fishery information for the 2022- 23 season

At its 11 February 2022 meeting the Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA) decided that the Total Allowable Catches (TAC) for the Torres Strait Finfish Fishery (TSFF) will be 75 tonnes for Spanish mackerel and 135 tonnes for coral trout. The PZJA decision was in line with advice from the Torres Strait Finfish Resource Assessment Group and Torres Strait Finfish Working Group.

News
05 May 2022
Applications extended for PZJA committee members

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), on behalf of the Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA), has extended the application period for Chairs, Scientific Members and Industry members for the various PZJA consultative forums. Applications can now be submitted until close of business Wednesday 11th May.

News
16 Mar 2022
Applications open for PZJA committee members

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), on behalf of the Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA), is seeking applications for Chairs, Scientific Members and Industry members for the various PZJA consultative forums. 

News
22 Nov 2021
Get ready for the Torres Strait tropical rock lobster 2021-22 season

The Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster season starts on 1 December 2021 and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority is reminding fishers and fish receiver to get ready.

News
06 Oct 2021
CSIRO Kaiar survey 9-22 November 2021

CSIRO will be conducting a pre-season Kaiar abundance survey over the neap tides between 9-22 November 2021.

News
17 Aug 2021
Traditional Inhabitant boat driver wanted for CSIRO Tropical Rock Lobster Survey

CSIRO have been conducting annual dive surveys to collect data on Kaiar and their surrounding habitat since 1989, these surveys have been jointly funded by AFMA and CSIRO.

News
16 Aug 2021
Electronic catch disposal records streamlines catch reporting for Torres Strait fish receivers

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has launched an electronic Catch Disposal Records (eCDR) form as part of the Torres Strait Fish Receiver System. 

News
03 Aug 2021
Catch allowance for the sunset licence sector of Torres Strait Finfish Fishery for the 2021- 22 season

At its 28 January 2021 meeting the Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA) decided that the Total Allowable Catches (TAC) for the Torres Strait Finfish Fishery (TSFF) will be 74 tonnes for Spanish mackerel and 135 tonnes for coral trout.