Revenue from the sale of sea fishing licences supports the
Fishwise fund which supports the following recreational fisheries programs:
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Recreational Fisheries – includes staffing and operating the Recreational Fisheries Advisory Committee which advises the Minister.
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Licensing and Administration – funds the recreational fisheries licensing system, sale and distribution of licences.
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Communications – fisheries communication and products including website, fisheries displays, fishing guides and phone app, fishing measuring rulers and brochures.
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Community Partnerships – includes Fishcare which promotes sustainable recreational fishing practices.
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Resource Management – contributes to research including IMAS recreational fishery researchers, the general recreational fishing survey and the annual survey of rock lobster and abalone licence holders.
Recreational Fishing Licensing Report 2021-22