Securing Australia’s fishing future
Responsible for the efficient management and sustainable use of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community.
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08 Jan 2025
Repeat offenders – imprisonment for illegal foreign fishers following major haul of sea cucumber in Australia’s Top End
This is a joint media release between the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) and Australian Border Force (ABF).
Eleven Indonesian nationals pleaded guilty to illegally fishing in Australian waters at Darwin Local Court on 7 January 2025.
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20 Dec 2024
Collaborating with our Southeast Asian colleagues in fisheries compliance
Four staff from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) returned to Vietnam in October 2024 to train Southeast Asian fisheries officers to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing more effectively.
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3 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!