Child and Youth Safety

All children and young people have the right to be safe and feel safe.

Report Concerns and Complaints

Anybody who has seen a Wild Fisheries staff member or Fishcare volunteer behave in a way that causes concern can report it using our online reporting form​.

Concerning behaviour could include physical violence, sexual misconduct, sexual offences, grooming or other reportable conduct committed against, or in the presence of, children and young people.

More information​​​

All safety concerns, allegations and reports are taken seriously in line with our policies and procedures, and in compliance with the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Act 2023​.

The Wild Fisheries Management Branch is part of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas). More information about our commitment to child and youth safety can be found on the NRE Tas website.

If a child or youth is at immediate risk: 

  • call 000; or 
  • contact Strong Families, Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123

    Hotline

    Fishwatch Report illegal fishing

    0427 655 557

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    Contact us

    Recreational Fishing

    Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

    Hobart TAS 7000

    Phone: (03) 6165 3233, 1300 720 647

    Email: fishing.enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au

    Commercial Fisheries

    Level 3, 134 Macquarie St

    GPO Box 44

    Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

    Email: commercial.fisheries@nre.tas.gov.au

    Commercial Fisheries Licensing

    Level 1, 134 Macquarie St

    GPO Box 44

    Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

    Email: fishing.licensing@nre.tas.gov.au