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Media release from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is reminding fishers and fish receivers that elog software may now be used to submit an electronic Catch Disposal Records (eCDRs). 

Joint press release - CSIRO, AFMA and FRDC

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for an industry member position on the South East Management Advisory Committee (SEMAC).

As part of its current research funding round, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is making its annual public call for research proposals to address the research priorities identified for potential AFMA funding in 2022/23.

Joint media release from: 
The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Minister for the Environment
Senator the Hon Jonathon Duniam, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries

Today, Friday 27 August marks three years since the Australian Fisheries Management Authority officially opened its office in Lakes Entrance.

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) manages Commonwealth fisheries on behalf of the Australian public. This includes effectively deterring illegal fishing, with strict management rules and regulations, to ensure Australian fish stocks and our fishing industry are viable now and into the future.