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
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Closed for public comment
New scallop fishery rules come into effect for recreational and commercial fishers from 9 April 2025
Closed on: 7 Feb 2025
Public consultation on the new Tasmanian Abalone Fishery Harvest Strategy have now closed for public comment.
Closed on: 10 Oct 2024
The new Tasmanian Giant Crab Fishery Management Plan (the Fisheries (Giant Crab) Rules 2023) came into effect on 29 February 2024.
Closed on: 27 Nov 2023
Changes to the VMS provisions in the Fisheries Rules 2019 came into effect on 8 January 2024.
Closed on: 13 Oct 2023
New scalefish rules come into effect for recreational and commercial fishers from 1 November 2023.
Closed on: 25 Sep 2023
The Harvest Strategy Policy for Tasmanian Wild Fisheries and Implementation Guidelines for the Harvest Strategy Policy for Tasmanian Wild Fisheries.
Closed on: 21 Apr 2023