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Australia’s Commonwealth fisheries are some of the best managed fisheries in the world.  The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is committed to sustainably and responsibly managing our 22 Commonwealth fisheries and over 90 commercially important species including tuna, squid, flathead, gummy shark, tropical rock lobster, scallops, and prawns. 

AFMA’s end-of-year office shutdown period is from close of business 22 December 2023 to 1 January 2024 inclusive.

Australian Fisheries Management Authority Advice 

Torres Strait Treaty endorsements in the Australian Fisheries Jurisdiction of the Protected Zone

Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery (TRL) – 2023/24 Season

Torres Strait Treaty endorsements in the Australian Fisheries Jurisdiction of the Protected Zone

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In line with section 24HA(7) of the Commonwealth Native Title Act 1993, a future act notice (FAN) was issued by AFMA in relation to proposed management action to grant a new Carrier Licence Class B to M.G. Kailis Lobster Pty Ltd to allow the transportation of live and frozen lobster from the Torres Strait region to Cairns. 

Are you interested in discussing challenges and opportunities for the Torres Strait tropical rock lobster/kaiar supply chain?You are invited to take part in the Kaiar supply chain resilience and sustainability workshop to discuss science and options to improve the resilience and sustainability of the supply chains which fisheries depend on.Thursday 6 June9.30am–12pmTorres Haus Conference Room (including lunch from midday onwards)46 Victoria Parade, Thursday Island