Fisheries

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Have your say: Return of the ‘mack’!

Submit your feedback on proposed changes to the Spanish mackerel harvest strategy to increase the recreational boat limit and total allowable commercial catch—closes Wednesday 8 October 2025 .

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Have your say: Rebuilding the Queensland saucer scallop fishery

Have your say on proposed reforms to rebuild and sustainably manage saucer scallop stocks in the east coast otter trawl fishery—consultation closes Wednesday 8 October 2025 .

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Celebrating 25 years: Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme

Catch a prize at the SIPS 25 fishing competition during the September school holidays!

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Queensland shark management plan released

The Queensland shark management plan: 2025 to 2029 outlines how the Queensland Government will reduce the risk of shark attacks in Queensland coastal waters.