Have your say

​​​This page lists open and recently closed public consultations run by the Department. These consultations provide opportunities for the community and stakeholders to have their say​.

Under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 and its subordinate legislation, the management plans, rules and regulations of Tasmania's fisheries are reviewed at legislated intervals.

Public Consultations


Open for public comment

  • VMS Rule Changes

    Amendments are proposed to the vessel monitoring system rules in the Fisheries Rules 2019.

    Open until 13 Oct 2023

  • Scalefish Fishery Rule Changes

    Proposed rule changes for the Tasmanian Scalefish Fishery have re-opened for public comment.

    Open until 25 Sep 2023


Closed for public comment

  • Harvest Strategy Policy

    The Draft Harvest Strategy Policy for Tasmanian Wild Fisheries and Draft Implementation Guidelines for the Harvest Strategy Policy for Tasmanian Wild Fisheries.

    Closed on: 21 Apr 2023

  • Rock Lobster Management Changes

    Information on amendments to the Rock Lobster Fishery Management Plan.

    Closed on: 30 May 2022




Contact

Wild Fisheries Management Branch
Level 3, 134 Macquarie Street
GPO Box 44
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6165 3000, 1300 368 550
Email: fishing.enquiries@nre.tas.gov.au

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 3, 134 Macquarie St

GPO Box 44

Phone: (03) 6165 3000, 1300 368 550

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