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The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for upcoming vacant member positions on a number of its Resource Assessment Groups (RAGs), specifically the: 

• Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery Resource Assessment Group (ScallopRAG); 
• Small Pelagic Fishery Resource Assessment Group (SPFRAG); 
• Southern Squid Jig Fishery Resource Assessment Group (SquidRAG); 
• Sub-Antarctic Resource Assessment Group (SARAG); and, 
• Tropical Tuna Resource Assessment Group (TTRAG). 

In support of effective Monitoring Control and Surveillance (MCS) of fisheries resources in the Pacific, 25 Freezer Inspection Kits have been assembled by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) International Engagement team for distribution to Pacific Island Countries.

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) annual public meeting will be held on Tuesday 15 March 2022 at 9:30am.

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Research projects funded by FRDC and being led by industry are looking at new approaches to reduce seabird interactions, as well as, ways to improve the effectiveness of current seabird mitigation methods and keeping crews safe. Collaboration between the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA), the fishing industry and researchers has led to regular reviews and improvements to seabird mitigation measures in the Eastern Tuna and Billfish Fishery (ETBF).

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority's (AFMA) Graduate Development Program prepares graduates for a career as a future leader within AFMA by exposing you to a broad range of activities and a targeted training program.

The Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT) is inviting applications for the position of Executive Secretary.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Australian Fisheries Management Authority’s (AFMA) and we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to AFMA’s success since February 1992.