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From the Media Officer's Desk :-

 

Freshwater Workshop:

DAF are still waiting for some delegates to complete the survey on the Warwick workshop. Your response will allow DAF and FFSAQ to tailor future workshops to your needs. Stocking Groups ... could you please ask your delegate/s to complete the survey (if they haven't done so already) by clicking on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/stockingworkshopfeedback  

 

From DAF:

Dear fisheries stakeholder 

The Queensland Government has released the “Directions Paper of fisheries reforms” to ensure all fishers and the broader community are aware of the Government’s direction on how best to manage the priority fisheries and the next steps. The proposed changes will apply to both commercial and recreational fishers. The reforms are expected to be implemented by September 2019. 

There is still an opportunity for people to provide input into the details of the reforms when proposed regulatory amendments are released for consultation over coming months.  There will be further opportunities to have your say on:

(1)  allocation approaches for species moving to quota management and allocation of existing trawl effort units to the proposed management regions for affected commercial fishers; and

(2)  draft regulatory changes for all stakeholders in 2019.

The need for fisheries reform in Queensland has been an ongoing discussion over a number of years, starting with the MRAG review in 2014, followed by the Green Paper in 2016, which received more than 11,000 submissions.  The overwhelming message was that all stakeholders want the management of fisheries to be reformed. The current system is not fit for purpose.  There are few catch limits, poor compliance, and high conflict between stakeholders and concerns about bycatch and protected species interactions.  Doing nothing is not an option. 

We want our fisheries to be sustainable for the future, to be profitable for our commercial fishers, enjoyable for our recreational fishers and to maintain access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to our fishers for traditional fishing and commercial fishing development. The Queensland Government has sought input from all sectors about reforms needed to our major fisheries.  Independent advice has also been provided over the last 12 months through the Sustainable Fisheries Expert Panel.  

The Directions paper intends to provide certainty to fishers about the reforms that will be implemented, through amendments to the Fisheries Regulation 2008, later in 2019.  The Directions paper can be viewed online at https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/sustainable/sustainable-fisheries-strategy/fisheries-reforms

 

Don’t be a fishing fool – know your rules

JUST like fresh Queensland prawns for Christmas lunch, fishing and summer are a perfect match.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Mark Furner said taking your children out fishing over the summer holidays, or just going out on the water with friends, created lifetime memories. “But if you are planning a fishing trip this holiday season, don’t forget to check the rules before you drop a line in the water,” Minister Furner said.
“It’s important everyone is aware of and follows the rules, which ensure sustainable fisheries for future generations of Queensland fishers.

Everybody, regardless of whether they are experienced or first-timers, should familiarise themselves with the relevant rules that apply, including size and possession limits, how to correctly measure fish, fishing gear restrictions and closed seasons. “There are different rules for fishing in tidal and fresh waters, marine parks and interstate.” The minister said anglers could also buy a Stocked Impoundment Permit and then go fishing in any of our 63 stocked dams and weirs.

Stocked impoundments are replenished regularly, making them the perfect sustainable fishing option,” he said. “Species stocked include barramundi, golden perch, silver perch, Australian bass, Mary River cod, Murray cod and saratoga.” The cost of an annual permit is $50 per person, $36 for concession card holders or $10 for a weekly permit.
Permits are available at fisheries.qld.gov.au, by calling 1300 575 359 or at any Australia Post outlet in Queensland.

Fishing tips and responsibilities

  • Check your limits – For a list of size and possession limits, visit fisheries.qld.gov.au or download the Qld Fishing app.

  • Measuring devices – Use a ruler with an end stop to measure the length of your fish or a crab gauge to measure your crabs.

  • Identify your catch – Always carry a fish identification guide or download the Qld Fishing app. Fish that look similar can actually be different species with different size and possession limits. If you can’t ID it, free it.

  • Gently does it – When a fish is hooked, avoid playing it on the line for too long. A stressed fish will quickly become exhausted and have less chance of survival if required to be released.

  • Check your gear – A number of restrictions apply to fishing gear. Check the rules at fisheries.qld.gov.au

  • If it’s not yours, don’t touch it – Interfering with crab apparatus you didn’t set is illegal. If you see apparatus that may have been abandoned, report it to Fishwatch on 1800 017 116.

To report any suspected illegal fishing activity, call the Fishwatch hotline on 1800 017 116. For more information on Queensland fishing rules including fish identification and SIPs, visit the Fisheries Queensland website, call 13 25 23 or download the free Qld Fishing app from Apple and Google app stores.

You can follow Fisheries Queensland on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@FisheriesQld).

Spotlight on Stocking Groups:

In this issue, Peter Taylor of the Toowoomba & District Fish Stocking Association Inc. gives us the complete story, from start up to current status of the Association.

 

FFSAQ Display Trailer & Aquarium:

There were no events attended by FFSAQ this month, however, the display trailer will be at the Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition on the 9th & 10th February.

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