The Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) undertake compliance activities on behalf of Fisheries Queensland.
Our compliance aim is outlined in the Queensland Fisheries Compliance Strategy.
1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
The compliance rate was 88.4%.
Education
- 85 presentations/displays at fishing-related events
- 181 stakeholder engagements across fishing sectors
Monitoring
- 3,818 compliance patrols
- 22,019 compliance inspections
- 1,809 reports of illegal fishing investigated
- 390 inspections of wholesale and retail seafood premises
- 149 complaints of unlawful fisheries development investigated
Enforcement
- 14 matters prosecuted before the Magistrates' Court
- 2,514 non-compliant fishing apparatus seized
- 26 warrants executed
Fisheries offences
- 1,725 caution notices issued
- 845 infringement notices issued
Marine safety offences
- 698 caution notices issued
- 427 infringement notices issued
Organisational capability and capacity
- 10 new Fisheries Officers appointed across Queensland
Strategic aims and objectives
The Queensland Fisheries Compliance Strategy outlines how our compliance activities aim to achieve optimal levels of compliance, supporting sustainable fisheries in Queensland.
Last updated: 29 Jul 2025