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Licensing, catch reporting and enforcement
All licence holders should be aware that investment and increased fishing effort warnings have been issued for a number of fisheries.
Licensing
- Applications forms for commercial fishing licences
- Fees payable under Fisheries Regulation 2008 (commercial licence fees)
- IPA and Fisheries development approvals
As of the 1 March 2005, Fisheries development approvals will replace certain permits and licences under the Fisheries Act. - Commercial fishery symbols in Queensland
- How to inspect the Fisheries Register of Authorities
For details about a licences, authorised fishers or boats and/or certificates to use as evidence in legal proceedings. - An overview of licences, authorities and permits for commercial fishing in Queensland
Catch reporting
- Commercial Fisheries Information System (CFISH)
Commercial fishers operating in Queensland's state-managed fisheries are required by law to complete daily catch and effort logbooks. - Catch reporting requirements for reef fish and Spanish mackerel fisheries
Catch reporting arrangements and guides for those people who commercially fish or buy coral reef fin fish and Spanish mackerel. - Landing and vessel codes for giving Prior notices and Transhipment notices
These codes are for quota fisheries.
Enforcement
- Vessel Monitoring System (VMS)
VMS is a satellite based, near real time, positional tracking system for monitoring the location of vessels. - Queensland Boating & Fisheries Patrol (QBFP)
QBFP enforces fisheries and boating safety laws, as well as undertaking related education and surveillance.
