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Indonesia and Australia conduct joint maritime cooperation, Operation Gannet 5
The Australian Border Force (ABF), BAKAMLA (Indonesian Coast Guard), the Directorate General of Surveillance for Marine and Fisheries Resources (PSDKP) and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) are marking the fifth coordinated maritime patrol on the Indonesia – Australia maritime boundary.
Since 2018, these joint patrols between Maritime Border Command (MBC), which sits within the Australian Border Force, BAKAMLA, PSDKP and AFMA aim to combat and mitigate illegal activities impacting the prosperity of our countries. This patrol is a key part of the commitment to strengthening maritime security, as part of the Maritime Plan of Action which implements the Indonesia-Australia Joint Declaration on Maritime Cooperation.
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Fishers must report all catch – even catch for personal use
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is reminding fishers that ‘take home packs’ no longer exist.
In 2014, the arrangements that allowed fishers in the Southern and Eastern Scalefish and Shark Fishery, and Bass Strait Central Zone Scallop Fishery, to dispose of fish upon landing for personal use without recording the relevant weights was removed.
If fishers plan to dispose of landed fish for personal use they must ensure all species and weights are accurately recorded in their catch disposal records (CDRs) and logbooks.
Not reporting catch is an offence under the Fisheries Management Act 1991.
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Members sought for Management Advisory Committees
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is seeking applications for members on three Management Advisory Committees (MACs):
the Northern Prawn Fishery MAC (NORMAC);
Tropical Tuna Fisheries MAC (TTMAC); and
Sub-Antarctic Fisheries MAC (SouthMAC).
The term of appointment is for three years, commencing 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2024.
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