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Important Notices

East Coast Inshore Fin Fishery Plan

The Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries has released the East Coast Inshore Fin Fishery Plan. The initial QSIA media response is available here and we will be making further statements over the weekend on the Commonwealth’s involvement in the Plan. To view the full list of changes for commercial fishers go to: http://www.dpi.qld.gov.au/cps/rde/dpi/hs.xsl/28_12569_ENA_HTML.htm

Click here to download the QSIA Media Release

East Coast Trawl Fishery Dear Members

The QDPI&F advise the following recommendations from the trawl action plan have now been approved and are in law.

This letter explains the recent ammendments to the fisheries regulation and trawl management plan.

Click here to download the PDF Letter

Please don’t hesitate to contact your trawl area representative if you require further information or the QSIA office on 3262 6855.

Important Line Fishery Notice

Dear Members

The QDPI&F advise approval has been gained and gazetted today for the following:

The December 2008 closure has been removed (was 21-29 Dec), and
The maximum size limit for flowery cod and camouflage rockcod is now 70cm (was 100cm).

These amendments are now official.

Please don’t hesitate to contact your line area representative if you require further information or the QSIA office on 3262 6855.

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