The implementation of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) allows the Australian Government to assess the environmental performance of fisheries and promote ecologically sustainable management.
An independent assessment of all export and all Australian Government managed fisheries is required. These assessments ensure that, over time, fisheries are managed in an ecologically sustainable way.
- More about Fisheries assessments and EPBC Act export decisions
| Assessments | Please comment by |
|---|---|
| Victorian Corner Inlet Fishery – Agency application 2023 | 4 May 2023 |
| Queensland Commercial Trawl (Fin Fish) Fishery – Agency application 2023 | 1 June 2023 |
| Commonwealth Small Pelagic Fishery – Agency application 2023 | 23 June 2023 |