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| Public consultation on the draft South Coast Offshore Crustacean Resource of Western Australia Harvest Strategy.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking consultation on the draft South Coast Offshore Crustacean Resource of Western Australia Harvest Strategy.
The publication of a harvest strategy for an aquatic resource makes decision making considerations and processes publicly transparent and provides a basis for informed dialogue on management actions with resource users and other stakeholders. Harvest Strategies contain specific objectives, performance indicators, reference levels and harvest control rules for the defined ecological asset.
Information on this application is available in the following document:
If you wish to comment, please submit your comments in writing to Linda.Wiberg@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Linda Wiberg
Draft South Coast Offshore Crustacean Resource of Western Australia Harvest Strategy
c/- Deputy Director General
Sustainability and Biosecurity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4
Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on Thursday 31 August 2023. |
31 August 2023 |
Aquatic Resources Management Act 2016
Draft Aquatic Resource Management Strategy (ARMS) for the Pinctada maxima Managed Aquatic Resource.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking input into the proposed Aquatic Resource Management Strategy (ARMS) for the Pinctada maxima Managed Aquatic Resource.
The Aquatic Resource Management Strategy includes the following:
i. the main objective to be achieved by managing the Pinctada maxima (pearl oyster) resource;
ii. the minimum quantity of the pearl oyster resource that is considered necessary to be maintained for the resource to be ecologically sustainable;
iii. the activities that should be regulated;
iv. the quantity that is to be available for customary fishing and public benefit uses;
v. the method to be used in calculating the total allowable catch;
vi. the proportion of the total allowable catch that is to be available for commercial fishing; and
vii. the proportion of the total allowable catch that is to be available for recreational fishing.
The Aquatic Resource Management Strategy also incorporates the Harvest Strategy for the pearl oyster resource.
 Draft Aquatic Resource Management Strategy
Interested persons who wish to comment on the draft Aquatic Resource Management Strategy are invited to make submissions in writing by 4pm, 23 April 2023 to arma@dpird.wa.gov.au or to:
CEO
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
c/- Manager, Strategic Projects and Coordination
Locked Bag 4
Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
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23 April 2023 |
Public Comment on Draft Policies: Objective Setting and Allocations for Aquatic Resources Under ARMA and ARMA-Based Harvest Strategy Policy
As part of transitioning to the Aquatic Resources Management Act 2016, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking comment on two new draft policies.
These policies will replace the Integrated Fisheries Management Policy and the existing harvest strategy policy reflected in Fisheries Management Paper 271.The draft policies are available for review:
If you would like to make a submission, please write to joanne.kennedy@dpird.wa.gov.au
To make sure that your views can be taken into account, please lodge your submission by 31 October 2022. |
31 October 2022 |
| Public consultation on the West Coast Demersal Scalefish Resource (WCDSR) management options. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking input into the proposed management packages for the recreational, charter and commercial sectors to support the recovery of the West Coast Demersal Scalefish Resource.
If you wish to comment, please visit https://yoursay.dpird.wa.gov.au/wcdemersal
To ensure your feedback is included, consultation has been extended and you need to complete your submission by 5pm, Friday 30 September.
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30 September 2022 |
Fish Resources Management Act 1994
Application to vary licence application
Application by WildBlue Holdings Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1655 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence to add an additional site to WildBlue Holdings Pty Ltd aquaculture licence at Pelsaert Group Houtman Abrolhos Island.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Druimé Nolan by email at druime.nolan@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Druimé Nolan
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 29 September 2022. |
29 September 2022 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application for the grant of an aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease – Marine Produce Australia (MPA) Fish Farms Pty Ltd - Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application for the grant of an aquaculture licence to grow barramundi for aquaculture purposes at 13 sites within the Buccaneer Archipelago, WA.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
•  Site Map - Part 1 - MPA Fish Farms Pty Ltd - Buccaneer Archipelago (A8908298) (3).pdf
• Site Map - Part 2 - MPA Fish Farms Pty Ltd - Buccaneer Archipelago (A8908300) (4).pdf
If you wish to comment, please contact Nicole Watts at nicole.watts@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Nicole Watts
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 19 July 2022. |
19 July 2022 |
| Public consultation on the draft Prawn Resource of Shark Bay Harvest Strategy 2022-2027 The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking consultation on the draft Prawn Resource of Shark Bay Harvest Strategy 2022-2027.
If you wish to comment, please submit your comments in writing to Griffin.Grounds@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Griffin Grounds
Draft Prawn Resource of Shark Bay Harvest Strategy 2022-2027
c/- Deputy Director General
Sustainability and Biosecurity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
140 William Street
Perth WA 6000
To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 31 May 2022.
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31 May 2022 |
| Public consultation on the draft Western Australian Silverlip Pearl Oyster (Pinctada maxima) Resource Harvest Strategy 2022-2026
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking consultation on the draft Western Australian Silverlip Pearl Oyster (Pinctada maxima) Resource Harvest Strategy 2022–2026.
If you wish to comment, please submit your comments in writing to Sarah.Brown@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Sarah Brown
Draft Western Australian Silverlip Pearl Oyster (Pinctada maxima) Resource Harvest Strategy
c/- Deputy Director General
Sustainability and Biosecurity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4
Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
To ensure your comment is considered, please provide your submission by 5pm on 25 May 2022.
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25 May 2022 |
| FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Ocean Grown Abalone Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1630 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding Oyster Spp., Spirorbid worms, Coral spp., Coralline algae and Tube worms in Augusta, WA
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
• Ocean Grown Abalone Pty Ltd – Application for the Variation of an Aquaculture Licence
• Site Plan – Ocean Grown Abalone Ltd.pdf
If you wish to comment, please contact Nicole Watts at nicole.watts@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Nicole Watts
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square, Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 26 April 2022. |
26 April 2022 |
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Application by Blue Lagoon Pearls Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1372 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding various species of Rock oysters, Akoya Pearl Oysters, Baler Shell and Conch Shell for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Shark Bay, WA.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
• Blue Lagoon Pearls Pty Ltd – Application for the Variation of an Aquaculture Licence
• Map and Coordinates - IDCA 1372 - Blue Lagoon Pearls Pty Ltd
If you wish to comment, please contact Nicole Watts at nicole.watts@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Nicole Watts
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square, Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 20th April 2022.
Please note that the proposed variation to the existing licence is for the addition of species at existing sites. No additional area has been applied for in this application.
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20 April 2022 |
HOUTMAN ABROLHOS ISLANDS RESERVE AND FISH HABITAT PROTECTION AREA DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLANS 2022
The public is invited to comment on the following draft documents:
1. Houtman Abrolhos Islands Reserve Draft Management Plan 2022;
2. Houtman Abrolhos Islands Fish Habitat Protection Area Part 1: Draft Management Plan 2022; and
3. Houtman Abrolhos Islands Fish Habitat Protection Area Part 2: Draft Zoning Scheme 2022. The draft management plans have been informed by the Government’s Houtman Abrolhos Islands Strategic Direction 2020-24, an independent stakeholder engagement process and a mooring review.
The plans seek to ensure a balance between conservation, sustainable nature-based tourism and economic development, with proposed management objectives and actions set out under six strategic priority themes:
1. Nature Conservation and Protection
2. Cultural Heritage Protection
3. Tourism
4. Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
5. Abrolhos Community
6. Governance The draft management plans, supporting information and online submission form can be found here.
If you have any queries regarding this consultation process, please contact: Abrolhos.Planning@dpird.wa.gov.au
To ensure that your comments are considered, your submission must be received by 3 April 2022. |
3 April 2022 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Harvest Road Oceans Ltd Pty– Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for an aquaculture licence and lease to culture two species of Rock Oysters at two sites within Massey Bay and the Fascine in Carnarvon Western Australia.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Druimé Nolan
Aquaculture Management Directorate
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4
BENTLEY DC WA 6983
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 17th January 2022 |
17 January 2022 |
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Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Batavia Oysters Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for an aquaculture licence and lease to culture Western Rock Oysters at Houtman Abrolhos -Wallabi Group.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
• Batavia Oysters Pty Ltd - Application for the Grant of an Aquaculture Licence and Lease
Attention: Druimé Nolan
Aquaculture Management Directorate
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4
BENTLEY DC WA 6983
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on Thursday 16 December 2021. |
16 December 2021 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 Application by Indian Ocean Fresh Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1633 – Invitation for Public Comment. Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by various species of seaweed and one species of oyster for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Champion Bay Geraldton Information on this application is available in the following documents: · Indian Ocean Fresh Pty Ltd – Application for the Variation of an Aquaculture Licence· Site Plan – Indian Ocean Fresh Pty Ltd If you wish to comment, please contact Druimé Nolan at druime.nolan@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to: Attention: Druime Nolan Aquaculture Branch Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Locked Bag 39 Cloisters Square Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 7 November 2021. Please note that the proposed variation to the existing licence is for the addition of species at existing sites. No additional area has been applied for in this application.
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7 December 2021 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Abrolhos Aquaculture Australia Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1574 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by various species of seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Rat Island, Easter Group, Abrolhos Islands, WA.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
· Abrolhos Aquaculture Australia Pty Ltd – Application for the Variation of an Aquaculture Licence
· Site Plan – Abrolhos Aquaculture Australia Pty Ltd
If you wish to comment, please contact Druimé Nolan at druime.nolan@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Druime Nolan
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 7 December 2021.
Please note that the proposed variation to the existing licence is for the addition of species at existing sites. No additional area has been applied for in this application. |
7 December 2021 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Pelsaert Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1540 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding various species of seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Pelsaert Island, Abrolhos Islands, WA
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
· Pelsaert Pty Ltd – Application for the Variation of an Aquaculture Licence
· Site Plan – Pelsaert Pty Ltd
If you wish to comment, please contact Druimé Nolan at druime.nolan@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Druime Nolan
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 7 December 2021.
Please note that the proposed variation to the existing licence is for the addition of species at existing sites. No additional area has been applied for in this application. |
7 December 2021 |
| FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by WildBlue Holdings Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1655 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence to add an additional species of seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Pelsaert Group Houtman Abrolhos Island
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Druime Nolan
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 7 December 2021.
Please note that the proposed variation to the existing licence is for the addition of species at existing sites. No additional area has been applied for in this application. |
7 December 2021 |
| Applications for Pearl Oyster Farm Leases – Cygnet Bay Pearl Consolidated Pty Ltd
In September of 2021 the Department received applications pursuant to Section 22 of the Pearling Act 1990 for two pearl oyster farm leases located at Cape Villaret.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline 1, Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited on the application, within 28 days.
Information on the applications is available in the following document. Submissions Queries and/or submissions should be directed to Lauren Wright by email at lauren.wright@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to: Attention: Lauren Wright Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Locked Bag 4, Bentley Deliver Centre WA 6893 Submissions are required by 5pm on Monday 29 November 2021. |
29 November 2021 |
| ABALONE RESOURCE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA HARVEST STRATEGY 2021-2026 Version 2.0 The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking comment on the draft Abalone Resource of Western Australia Harvest Strategy 2021-2026 Version 2.0.
The publication of a harvest strategy for an aquatic resource makes decision making considerations and processes publicly transparent and provides a basis for informed dialogue on management actions with resource users and other stakeholders.
Harvest strategies contain specific objectives, performance indicators, reference levels and harvest control rules for each defined ecological asset.
If you wish to comment, please submit your comments electronically to Nick.Blay@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Minister for Fisheries
Draft Abalone Resource of Western Australia Harvest Strategy 2021-2026
c/- Nick Blay
Sustainability and Biosecurity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on Thursday 25 November 2021. |
25 November 2021 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Indian Ocean Fresh Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1633 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by various species of seaweed and one species of oyster for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Champion Bay Geraldton
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
· Indian Ocean Fresh Pty Ltd – Application for the Variation of an Aquaculture Licence
· Site Plan – Indian Ocean Fresh Pty Ltd
If you wish to comment, please contact Druimé Nolan at druime.nolan@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Druime Nolan
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 7 November 2021.
Please note that the proposed variation to the existing licence is for the addition of species at existing sites. No additional area has been applied for in this application. |
7 November 2021 |
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Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Fremantle Seaweed Pty Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for an aquaculture licence and lease to culture various species of seaweed at a proposed site in Cockburn Sound.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Druimé Nolan
Aquaculture Management Directorate
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4
BENTLEY DC WA 6983
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 3 November 2021 |
3 November 2021 |
| The Proposed Administrative Guidelines: Management of errors in reporting entitlement taken in the West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery are open for public consultation. The closing date for submissions is 5pm Monday 12 July 2021.
A submission can be made in writing and hand delivered to a Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Fisheries Office or electronically by email to: qmsadmin@fish.wa.gov.au.
If you have any enquiries in relation to these proposed guidelines you can either email qmsadmin@fish.wa.gov.au or call Fisheye Support on 1300 550 763. |
12 July 2021 |
| Application for Pearl Oyster Farm Lease – Maxima Pearling Company Pty Ltd
In September of 2021 the Department received an application pursuant to Section 22 of the Pearling Act 1990 to reinstate a pearl oyster farm lease located at Cape Villaret.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline 1, Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited on the application, within 28 days.
Information on the application is available in the following document.
Submissions
Attention: Lauren Wright
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Deliver Centre WA 6893
Submissions are required by 5pm on Monday 29 November 2021.
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 11 June 2020. |
11 June 2021 |
Public consultation on the draft Prawn Resource of Exmouth Gulf Harvest Strategy 2021-2026 Version 2.0.
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking consultation on the draft Prawn Resource of Exmouth Gulf Harvest Strategy 2021-2026 Version 2.0.
If you wish to comment, please submit your comments in writing to Sarah.Brown@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Minister for Fisheries
Draft Prawn Resource of Exmouth Gulf Harvest Strategy 2021-2026
c/- Deputy Director General
Sustainability and Biosecurity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
140 William Street
Perth WA 6000 To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 2 June 2021. |
5pm Wednesday 2 June 2021 |
| FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Eco Abrolhos Aquaculture Pty Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for an aquaculture licence and lease to culture various species of seaweed at four sites within the Easter Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Aquaculture Management Directorate
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4
BENTLEY DC WA 6983
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on Thursday 15 April 2021. |
Thursday 15 April 2021 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Abrolhos Island Oysters Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1654 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by increasing the authorised site to include a nursery area as well as adding scallops and oysters on the authorised site at the Pelsaert Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4
BENTLEY DC WA 6983
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 11 January 2021. |
Tuesday 11 January 2021 |
Intention to Determine a Harvest Strategy for the West Coast Deep Sea Crustacean Resource of Western Australia: Draft Harvest Strategy Open for Public Comment
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development intends to determine the West Coast Deep Sea Crustacean Resource of Western Australia and invites interested persons to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy.
The publication of a harvest strategy for an aquatic resource makes decision making considerations and processes publicly transparent and provide a basis for informed dialogue on management actions with resource users and other stakeholders. Harvest strategies contain specific objectives, performance indicators, reference levels and harvest control rules for each defined ecological asset.
A copy of the draft West Coast Deep Sea Crustacean Resource Harvest Strategy 2020 – 2025 is available here.
Interested persons seeking to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy are invited to make representations in writing by 5.00pm, 9th October 2020.
Representations in connection with the Draft Harvest Strategy may be forwarded to:
Laura Orme
West Coast Deep Sea Crustacean Resource Harvest Strategy 2020 – 2025
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded electronically to: laura.orme@dpird.wa.gov.au |
Friday 5pm, 9 October 2020 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Harvest Road Oceans Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1425 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding oysters, scallops and red seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Oyster Harbour and amalgamating the authorised site with an existing site at Oyster Harbour.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Helen Lucich at helen.lucich@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 6 October 2020.
Please note that the proposed variation to the existing licence is for the addition of species and amalgamation of existing sites. No additional area has been applied for in this application. |
Tuesday 5pm, 6 October 2020 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Harvest Road Oceans Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1584 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding oysters and red seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at King George Sound and amalgamating the authorised site with existing sites at King George Sound.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Helen Lucich at helen.lucich@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 6 October 2020.
Please note that the proposed variation to the existing licence is for the addition of species and amalgamation of existing sites. No additional area has been applied for in this application.
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Tuesday 5pm, 6 October 2020 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Harvest Road Oceans Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1641 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding oysters, scallops and red seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Warnbro Sound and amalgamating the authorised site with an existing site at Warnbro Sound.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 6 October 2020. |
Tuesday 5pm, 6 October 2020 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Harvest Road Oceans Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1660 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding scallops and red seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Cockburn Sound.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Helen Lucich at helen.lucich@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 6 October 2020. |
Tuesday 5pm, 6 October 2020 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 Application by Harvest Road Oceans Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1661 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding scallops and red seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Cockburn Sound.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Helen Lucich at helen.lucich@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 6 October 2020. |
Tuesday 5pm, 6 October 2020 |
Intention to Determine a Harvest Strategy for the Blue Swimmer Crab Resource of South-West Western Australia: Draft Harvest Strategy Open for Public Comment
The Minister for Fisheries intends to determine a Harvest Strategy for the blue swimmer crab resource of the South-West of Western Australia and invites interested persons to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy.
The publication of a harvest strategy for an aquatic resource makes decision making considerations and processes publicly transparent and provide a basis for informed dialogue on management actions with resource users and other stakeholders. Harvest strategies contain specific objectives, performance indicators, reference levels and harvest control rules for each defined ecological asset.
A copy of the Blue Swimmer Crab Resource of South-West Western Australia Harvest Strategy 2020 - 2025 is available here.
Interested persons seeking to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy are invited to make representations in writing by 5.00pm, 29 September 2020.
Representations in connection with the Draft Harvest Strategy may be forwarded to:
Nick Blay
Blue Swimmer Crab Resource of South-West Western Australia Harvest Strategy 2020 - 2025
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983 Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded electronically to: nick.blay@dpird.wa.gov.au
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Tuesday 5pm, 29 September 2020 |
| Intention to Determine a Harvest Strategy for the Estuarine and Nearshore Finfish Resource of South-West Western Australia: Draft Harvest Strategy Open for Public Comment The Minister for Fisheries intends to determine a Harvest Strategy for the Estuarine and Nearshore Finfish Resource of South-West Western Australia and invites interested persons to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy.
The publication of a harvest strategy for an aquatic resource makes decision making considerations and processes publicly transparent and provide a basis for informed dialogue on management actions with resource users and other stakeholders. Harvest strategies contain specific objectives, performance indicators, reference levels and harvest control rules for each defined ecological asset.
A copy of the Estuarine and Nearshore Finfish Resource of South-West Western Australia Harvest Strategy 2020 - 2025 is available here.
Interested persons seeking to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy are invited to make representations in writing by 5.00pm, 29 September 2020.
Representations in connection with the Draft Harvest Strategy may be forwarded to:
Nick Blay
Estuarine and Nearshore Finfish Resource of South-West Western Australia Harvest Strategy 2020 - 2025
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983 Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded electronically to: nick.blay@dpird.wa.gov.au |
Tuesday 5pm 29 September 2020 |
| Intention to Determine a Harvest Strategy for the Saucer Scallop Resource in Shark Bay: Harvest Strategy Open for Public Comment
The Minister for Fisheries intends to determine a Harvest Strategy for the saucer scallop resource in Shark Bay and invites interested persons to comment on the Harvest Strategy.
The publication of a harvest strategy for an aquatic resource makes decision making considerations and processes publicly transparent and provide a basis for informed dialogue on management actions with resource users and other stakeholders. Harvest strategies contain specific objectives, performance indicators, reference levels and harvest control rules for each defined ecological asset.
A copy of the Saucer Scallop Resource of Shark Bay Harvest Strategy 2020-2025 is available here.
Interested persons seeking to comment on the Harvest Strategy are invited to make representations in writing to the Minister for Fisheries by 5.00pm, 14 August 2020.
Representations in connection with the Harvest Strategy may be forwarded to:
Saucer Scallop Resource of Shark Bay Harvest Strategy 2020-2025
c/- Deputy Director General Sustainability and Biosecurity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded electronically to:
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Friday 5pm 14 August 2020 |
Application for Pearl Oyster Farm Lease – Cygnet Bay Consolidated
In March of 2020 the Department received an application pursuant to Section 22 of the Pearling Act 1990 for a pearl oyster farm lease located at West Cary Patch. Further information on this application is available in the document above. Should you have substantial comments with regard to this lease, you are invited to provide these to us within the specified timeframe.
Submissions
Queries and/or submissions should be directed to Amie Steele by email at amie.steele@fish.wa.gov.au, phone on (08) 6551 4332 or by mail to:
Attention: Amie Steele
Locked Bag 4
Bentley Deliver Centre WA 6893
Submissions are required by 5pm 22 June 2020. |
Monday
5pm 22 June 2020 |
| Application for Pearl Oyster Farm Lease – Maxima Pearling Company Pty Ltd
In September of 2021 the Department received an application pursuant to Section 22 of the Pearling Act 1990 to reinstate a pearl oyster farm lease located at Cape Villaret.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline 1, Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited on the application, within 28 days.
Information on the application is available in the following document.
Submissions
Attention: Lauren Wright
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Deliver Centre WA 6893
Submissions are required by 5pm on Monday 29 November 2021.
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 11 June 2020. |
11 June 2020 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Abrolhos Grown Pty Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for an aquaculture licence and lease to culture various species of seaweed at three sites within the Pelsaert Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Danielle Hartshorn
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 11 June 2020. |
Thursday
5pm 11 June 2020 |
Intention to Determine a Harvest Strategy for the Saucer Scallop Resource of the Abrolhos Islands: Draft Harvest Strategy Open for Public Comment
The Minister for Fisheries intends to determine a Harvest Strategy for the saucer scallop resource of the Abrolhos Islands and invites interested persons to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy.
The publication of a harvest strategy for an aquatic resource makes decision making considerations and processes publicly transparent and provide a basis for informed dialogue on management actions with resource users and other stakeholders. Harvest strategies contain specific objectives, performance indicators, reference levels and harvest control rules for each defined ecological asset.
A copy of the Saucer Scallop Resource of the Abrolhos Islands Harvest Strategy 2020 - 2025 is available here.
Interested persons seeking to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy are invited to make representations in writing by 4.00pm, 2 June 2020.
Representations in connection with the Draft Harvest Strategy may be forwarded to:
Shirree Blazeski (Senior Management Officer)
Saucer Scallop Resource of the Abrolhos Islands Harvest Strategy 2020 - 2025
c/- Deputy Director General
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded electronically to:
shirree.blazeski@dpird.wa.gov.au |
Tuesday 4pm 2 June 2020 |
| Intention to Determine a Harvest Strategy for the Blue Swimmer Crab Resource in Shark Bay: Draft Harvest Strategy Open for Public Comment The Minister for Fisheries intends to determine a Harvest Strategy for the blue swimmer crab resource in Shark Bay and invites interested persons to comment on the Draft Harvest Strategy.
The publication of a harvest strategy for an aquatic resource makes decision making considerations and processes publicly transparent and provide a basis for informed dialogue on management actions with resource users and other stakeholders. Harvest strategies contain specific objectives, performance indicators, reference levels and harvest control rules for each defined ecological asset.
A copy of the Blue Swimmer Crab Resource of Shark Bay Harvest Strategy 2020-2025 is available here
Interested persons seeking to comment on the Harvest Strategy are invited to make representations in writing by 5.00pm, 15 May 2020.
Representations in connection with the Harvest Strategy may be forwarded to:
Natalie Moore
Blue Swimmer Crab Resource of Shark Bay Harvest Strategy 2020-2025
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4, Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded electronically to:
natalie.moore1@dpird.wa.gov.au |
Friday 5pm
15 May 2020
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| Intention to Determine a Management Plan for the South Coast Line and Fish Trap Managed Fishery: Draft Plan Open for Public Comment
In accordance with section 64(2) of the Fish Resources Management Act 1994, the Minister for Fisheries published a Notice in the Government Gazette on 14 February 2020 stating that he intends to determine a Management Plan for the South Coast Line and Fish Trap Managed Fishery (Fishery) and invites interested persons to comment on the Draft Plan.
A copy of the Draft Plan is available here.
Interested persons seeking to comment on the Draft Plan are invited to make representations in writing to the Minister for Fisheries by 4.00pm, 31 March 2020.
Representations in connection with the Draft Plan may be forwarded to:
Minister for Fisheries
Draft South Coast Nearshore Net Management Plan
c/- Deputy Director General
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4,
Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded electronically to:
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Tuesday 4pm
31 March 2020 |
| Intention to Determine a Management Plan for the South Coast Nearshore Net Managed Fishery: Draft Plan Open for Public Comment
In accordance with section 64(2) of the Fish Resources Management Act 1994, the Minister for Fisheries published a Notice in the Government Gazette on 14 February 2020 (Appendix 1) stating that he intends to determine a Management Plan for the South Coast Nearshore Net Managed Fishery (Fishery) and invites interested persons to comment on the Draft Plan.
A copy of the Draft Plan is available here.
Interested persons seeking to comment on the Draft Plan are invited to make representations in writing to the Minister for Fisheries by 4.00pm, 31 March 2020.
Representations in connection with the Draft Plan may be forwarded to:
Minister for Fisheries
Draft South Coast Nearshore Net Management Plan
c/- Deputy Director General
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 4,
Bentley Delivery Centre WA 6983
Alternatively, written submissions may be forwarded electronically to:
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Tuesday 4pm
31 March 2020 |
Gascoyne demersal scalefish resource
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking comment on the Draft Oceanic Pink Snapper Recovery Plan 2018-2037.
Information on the proposal is available in the following document:
Submissions
If you are a recreational fisher or commercial fisher affected by this proposal you can provide your submission to the following organisations to enable a consolidated view from each fishing sector:
- All recreational fishers should direct their comments on the proposal to Matt Gillett at Recfishwest at Matt@recfishwest.org.au
- All commercial fishers should direct their comments on the proposal to Angus Callander at the Industry Consultation Unit at eo@icu.org.au.
Alternatively, comments can be provided to Shane Walters at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development at Shane.Walters@dpird.wa.gov.au.
Submissions close 5pm on Wednesday 27 November 2019.
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Wednesday 5pm
27 November 2019 |
| FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Central Regional TAFE for the Variation of an Aquaculture Licence – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1625 to include marine ornamental species to the licence operating at the land-based facility on the TAFE campus in Geraldton.
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 13 November 2019. |
Wednesday 5pm
13 November 2019 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Port Gregory Oysters Pty Ltd for the Grant of an Aquaculture Licence – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for an aquaculture licence and lease to culture milky oyster and black lip rock oyster at a 10-hectare site within the Port Gregory Lagoon.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Danielle Hartshorn on danielle.hartshorn@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Danielle Hartshorn
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 26 August 2019
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5pm 26 August 2019 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Batavia Coral Farm Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1643 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by increasing the authorised site within the Pelsaert Group of the Abrolhos Islands from 1,302 to 6,730 square metres (0.673 hectares) and adding the coral genus Euphyllia to the Licence.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on Friday 22 March 2019. |
Friday 5pm
22 March 2019 |
| FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Bruce Cunningham to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1347 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding doughboy scallop, saucer scallop, commercial scallop and austral scallop for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at the Southern Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 7 March 2019. |
Thursday 5pm
7 March 2019 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Pelsaert (WA) Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1540 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by increasing the authorised site to include an existing jetty facility and holding barge as well as adding scallops, clams, oysters, sea cucumbers, sea urchins and seaweed for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at the Southern Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Clara Alvarez on clara.alvarez@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 7 February 2019. |
Thursday 5pm
7 February 2019 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Application by Abrolhos Aquaculture Australia Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1574 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by increasing the authorised site to include an existing jetty facility and adding scallops, clams, oysters, sea cucumbers, sponges and sea urchins for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at the Easter Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Aquaculture Branch
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 27 November 2018. |
5pm on 27 November 2018 |
Bait guidelines for commercial fisheries in Western Australia
Attention: Mathew Hourston
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 4pm on 10 October 2018. |
Wednesday 4pm
10 Oct 2018 |
| Protecting breeding stock levels of the blue swimmer crab resource in the South West
Attention: Director Aquatic Resource Management
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 4pm on 23 November 2018. |
Friday 4pm
23 Nov 2018 |
Public consultation on the draft Southern Demersal Gillnet and Demersal Longline Managed Fishery Management Plan
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is undertaking consultation on the Draft Management Plan for the Southern Demersal Gillnet and Demersal Longline Managed Fishery.
If you wish to comment, please contact Nick Blay on Nick.Blay@dpird.wa.gov.au
or by mail to:
Minister for Fisheries
Draft Southern Demersal Gillnet and Demersal Longline Managed Fishery Management Plan 2018
c/- Deputy Director General
Sustainability and Biosecurity
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
140 William Street
Perth WA 6000 To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 4pm on 30 September 2018. |
Sunday 4pm
30 September 2018 |
| Draft Aquatic Resource Management Strategy: Pinctada maxima Managed Aquatic Resource The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking consultation on the draft Aquatic Resource Management Strategy: Pinctada maxima Managed Aquatic Resource.
Information on this draft strategy is available in the following document and links:
CEO
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Draft Aquatic Resources Management Strategy: Pinctada maxima
c/o - Manager, ARMA
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 4pm on 12 September 2018.
Should you wish to discuss the draft Aquatic Resource Management Strategy: Pinctada maxima Managed Aquatic Resource please contact Rhiannon Jones on (08) 6551 4454 or Jo Kennedy on (08) 6551 4406. |
Wednesday 4pm
12 Sept 2018 |
| FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 Application for a new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Rat Island Coral Aquaculture Pty Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on the application for a new aquaculture licence and lease to culture various species of coral at two offshore sites near Rat Island in the Easter Island Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Rat Island Coral Aquaculture Pty Ltd - Site Plan
If you wish to comment, please contact Helen Lucich on helen.lucich@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 1 August 2018. |
Wednesday 5pm
1 August 2018 |
| FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 Application for the Variation of an aquaculture licence by Peter and Karen Armstrong – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by increasing the existing site to an additional 76 square metres and adding squid, cuttlefish and green algae for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at the Southern Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Helen Lucich on helen.lucich@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Helen Lucich
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 30 July 2018. |
Monday 5pm
30 July 2018 |
Public consultation on the Western Australian sea cucumber resource harvest strategy
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking consultation on the draft Sea cucumber resource of Western Australia harvest strategy.
If you wish to comment, please contact Kim Walshe on Kim.Walshe@dpird.wa.gov.au
or by mail to:
Attention: Kim Walshe
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 13 June 2018.
Results of Public Consultation on the WA Sea Cucumber Resource Harvest Strategy
During May to June 2018 the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development consulted on the draft Harvest Strategy for the Western Australian sea cucumber resource. No submission were received on this consultation. |
Wednesday 5pm
13 June 2018 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Harvest Road Export Pty Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for a new aquaculture licence and lease to culture two species of edible oysters at nine separate intertidal and subtidal sites in the Wooramel Coast area of Shark Bay. The total site area of the nine sites is 6,000 square metres.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Clara Alvarez on clara.alvarez@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission must be received by 5pm on 11 June 2018.
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Monday 5pm
11 June 2018 |
Public consultation on the draft Pilbara Crab Managed Fishery Management Plan
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is undertaking consultation on the Draft Management Plan for the Pilbara Crab Managed Fishery.
If you wish to comment, please contact Ellen Smith on Ellen.Smith@dpird.wa.gov.au
or by mail to:
Minister for Fisheries
Draft Pilbara Crab Management Plan
c/- Deputy Director General
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 4pm on 4 June 2018.
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Monday 4pm
4 June 2018 |
Public consultation on the draft Kimberley Crab Managed Fishery Management Plan
If you wish to comment, please contact Ellen Smith on Ellen.Smith@dpird.wa.gov.au
or by mail to:
Minister for Fisheries
Draft Kimberley Crab Management Plan
c/- Deputy Director General
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 4pm on 4 June 2018. |
Monday 4pm
4 June 2018 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Wildblue Holdings Pty Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for a new aquaculture licence and lease to culture various species of seaweed at an offshore site in the Pelsaert Island Group of the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Clara Alvarez on clara.alvarez@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 30 May 2018.
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Wednesday 5pm
30 May 2018 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Little Rat Coral Farm Pty Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for a new aquaculture licence and lease to culture various species of coral at three offshore sites near Little Rat Island in the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Clara Alvarez on clara.alvarez@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 18 May 2018. |
Friday 5pm
18 May 2018 |
Public consultation on the Western Australian octopus resource harvest strategy
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking consultation on the draft Octopus resource of Western Australia harvest strategy.
If you wish to comment, please contact Kim Walshe on Kim.Walshe@dpird.wa.gov.au
or by mail to:
Attention: Kim Walshe
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 16 May 2018.
Results of Public Consultation on the WA Octopus Resource Harvest Strategy
During April to May 2018 the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development consulted on the draft Harvest Strategy for the Western Australian Octopus Resource.
Two written submissions and a comment by telephone were received.
These documents and the Department’s response can be viewed here. |
Wednesday 5pm
16 May 2018 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Abrolhos Island Oysters Pty Ltd – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for a new aquaculture licence and lease to culture Western rock oyster at two offshore sites within the Pelsaert Group in the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Clara Alvarez on clara.alvarez@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 11 May 2018. |
Friday 5pm
11 May 2018 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994
Applications for new aquaculture licence and aquaculture lease by Nathan Boothman – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on applications for a new aquaculture licence and lease to culture Western rock oyster at two offshore sites within the Pelsaert Group in the Abrolhos Islands.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Clara Alvarez on clara.alvarez@dpird.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on 25 April 2018. |
Wednesday 5pm
25 April 2018 |
Gascoyne oceanic pink snapper stock
The Department is seeking public comment on its proposal for a spatial closure north of Bernier Island off the Carnarvon coast to provide targeted protection for pink snapper from 1 June - 31 August inclusive.
Information on the proposal is available in the following document:
Gascoyne oceanic pink snapper stock proposal.
Gascoyne oceanic pink snapper stock proposed closure map
Submissions
If you are a recreational fisher or commercial fisher affected by this proposal you can provide your submission to the following organisations to enable a consolidated view from each fishing sector:
All recreational fishers should direct their comments on the proposal to Matt Gillett at Recfishwest at Matt@recfishwest.org.au; All commercial fishers should direct their comments on the proposal to Angus Callander at the Industry Consultation Unit at eo@icu.org.au.
Alternatively, comments can be provided to Shane Walters at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development at Shane.Walters@dpird.wa.gov.au.
Submissions close 5:00pm on Tuesday 3 April 2018. |
Tuesday 5pm
3 April 2018 |
| FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 Application by Broome Hatcheries Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1589 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding various species of coral, sea anemones and ornamental shrimps for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at the Brome Tropical Aquaculture Park, Broome.
Information on this application is available in the following documents:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Fisheries
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850
To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5:00pm on Friday 3 November 2017. |
Friday 5pm
3 November 2017 |
Public comment is invited on the Draft Marine Aquarium Fish Managed Fishery Management Plan 2017 (Draft Management Plan). The Draft Management Plan is included as Appendix 2 in the Marine Aquarium Fish Managed Fishery Management Plan Overview below:
Accompanying this document are two supporting documents:
Public comment is also invited for the Harvest Strategy and ERA.
Submissions
Submissions or questions on either the Draft Management Plan, Harvest Strategy or ERA can be forwarded to Paula Kalinowski at Paula.Kalinowski@dpird.wa.gov.au or alternatively by mail to:
Minister for Fisheries
Draft Marine Aquarium Fish Managed Fishery Management Plan 2017
c/- Deputy Director General
Fisheries Division
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
140 William Street
Perth WA 6000 Submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on Monday 16 October 2017. |
Monday 4pm
16 October 2017 |
| Invitation for public comment - Revised Coral, Live Rock and Live Sand Policy
Public comment is invited on the draft document of revised Fisheries Management Paper No. 245 (FMP 245).
The Department has reviewed FMP 245 with a view to update the document and ensure coral, live rock and live sand aquaculture proposals are assessed and managed appropriately. The draft document, now referred to as Fisheries Occasional Publication No. 135, is available for your comment.
Submissions
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Thursday 5pm
21 September 2017 |
Esperance Shark Monitoring Receiver Consultation The Department of Fisheries is seeking feedback from community members on the preferred locations for two satellite-linked acoustic receivers, as part of the extension of the Shark Monitoring Network to Esperance.
An online map showing possible locations, and a link to the survey is now open for public feedback from Friday 2 to Wednesday 14 June 2017. Consultation map and survey |
Wednesday 14 June 2017 |
FISH RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACT 1994 Application by Pan Holdings Pty Ltd to vary Aquaculture Licence No. 1649 – Invitation for Public Comment.
Pursuant to Administrative Guideline No. 1 Item 3.4.7, public comment is invited within 28 days of the date of this invitation on an application to vary an existing licence by adding three species of abalone for aquaculture purposes on the authorised site at Nanga, Shark Bay. Information on this application is available in the following documents:
If you wish to comment, please contact Clara Alvarez on clara.alvarez@fish.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Clara Alvarez
Department of Fisheries
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
Perth WA 6850 To ensure that your comment is taken into account, your submission is to be received by 5pm on Monday 22 May 2017. |
Monday 5pm
22 May 2017 |
| Draft Allocation Report for the Pearl Oyster (Pinctada maxima) Resource The Integrated Fisheries Allocation Advisory Committee (IFAAC) is seeking public comment on the Fisheries management paper No. 282 - Draft Allocation Report Pearl Oyster (Pinctada maxima) Resource.
The Fisheries management paper No. 281 - Integrated Fisheries Management Resource Report Pearl Oyster (Pinctada maxima) Resource is also available to provide information to support the making of public submissions.
Submissions
Submissions on the draft recommendations for pearl oyster resource sectoral allocations can be forwarded by email to IFAAC@fish.wa.gov.au or mail to:
Attention: Mike Cranley
IFAAC
c/- Department of Fisheries
Locked bag 39
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850 Submissions of the draft recommendations for pearl oyster resource sectoral allocations are due by 5pm on 31 January 2017. |
Tuesday 5pm
31 January 2017 |
Review of size limits for finfish in Western Australia
Public comment is invited on Fisheries Management Paper No. 280 - A review of size limits for finfish in Western Australia. This management paper is designed to present proposals for changes to size limits that apply to finfish within Western Australia in line with the associated policy (Fisheries Management Paper No.279).
Fisheries Management Paper No. 279 – Policy on the application of fish size limits in Western Australia is also available and provides a framework for the application of size limits in the recreational and commercial management arrangements in Western Australia.
Submissions
Submissions on the Fisheries Management Paper No. 280 should be provided in writing and can be forwarded to Michelle Cridland (Senior Management Officer) michelle.cridland@fish.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: The Director General
C/ Senior Management Officer
Department of Fisheries
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850 Submissions on the discussion paper are due by Friday 5pm on 23 December 2016 |
Friday 5pm
23 December 2016 |
| Applications for Pearl Oyster Farm Leases – BR & LM Brown In September of 2016 the Department received applications pursuant to Section 22 of the Pearling Act 1990 for pearl oyster farm leases located at:
Further information on these applications is available in the documents. Should you have substantial comments with regard to these leases, you are invited to provide these to us within the specified timeframes.
Submissions
Queries and/or submissions should be directed to Amie Steele by email at amie.steele@fish.wa.gov.au, phone on (08) 9482 7271 or by mail to:
Attention: Amie Steele
Department of Fisheries
3rd Floor, 168 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000
Submissions are required by Monday 5pm on 5 December 2016. |
Monday 5pm
5 December 2016 |
| Australian Herring Resource Draft Harvest Strategy
Public comment is invited on the Australian Herring Resource Draft Harvest Strategy 2016-2021.
Submissions
Submissions on the draft harvest strategy can be forwarded to Martin Holtz at martin.holtz@fish.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Martin Holtz
Department of Fisheries
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850 Submissions on the draft harvest strategy are due by 5pm on 25 November 2016.
Australian Herring Resource Draft Harvest Strategy 2016 – 2021. |
Friday 5pm
25 November 2016 |
Revised Ministerial Policy Guideline No. 8
Public comment is invited on the draft document of revised Ministerial Policy Guideline No. 8 (MPG 8).
The Department has reviewed MPG 8 with a view to update and streamline the assessment processes. The draft document, now referred to as an Administrative Guideline, is below for your comment.
Submissions
Comments should be provided in writing to:
danielle.hartshorn@fish.wa.gov.au
on or before Monday 5pm on 7 November 2016.
DRAFT - Assessment of Applications for Authorisations for Aquaculture and Pearling in Coastal Waters of Western Australia |
Monday 5pm
7th November 2016 |
| Applications for Pearl Oyster Farm Leases – BR & LM Brown In September of 2016 the Department received applications pursuant to Section 22 of the Pearling Act 1990 for pearl oyster farm leases located at:
Further information on these applications is available in the documents. Should you have substantial comments with regard to these leases, you are invited to provide these to us within the specified timeframes.
Submissions
Queries and/or submissions should be directed to Amie Steele by email at amie.steele@fish.wa.gov.au, phone on (08) 9482 7271 or by mail to:
Attention: Amie Steele
Department of Fisheries
3rd Floor, 168 St Georges Terrace
PERTH WA 6000 Submissions are required by Friday 5pm on 4 November 2016. |
Friday 5pm
4 November 2016 |
Review of South Coast Commercial Fish Trap, G-net and Open-Access Line, Net and Squid Jig Fisheries - South Coast Independent Access Panel’s (IAP) draft report
Public comment is invited on the South Coast Independent Access Panel’s (IAP) draft report, including the IAP’s proposed access criteria recommendations for the fisheries under consideration, as part of the Review of South Coast Commercial Fish Trap, G-net and Open-Access Line, Net and Squid Jig Fisheries (Review).
Submissions
The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) is coordinating commercial fisher submissions on the draft report on behalf of the IAP. Commercial fisher submissions should be forwarded to Mannie Shea at WAFIC by email to eora@wafic.org.au or by mail to:
Attention: Mannie Shea
Western Australian Fishing Industry Council
PO Box 1605
Fremantle WA 6959 All commercial queries regarding the IAP’s draft report should be directed to Mannie Shea on (08) 9432 7704 or 0452 070 037 or at eora@wafic.org.au. Other submissions on the IAP’s draft report can be forwarded to Shane Walters at the Department of Fisheries at shane.walters@fish.wa.gov.au.
If you have any queries regarding the Review or IAP process, Shane Walters can be contacted on (08) 9482 7387 or at shane.walters@fish.wa.gov.au.
Submissions on the IAP’s proposed access criteria recommendations are due by 5 pm on 10 October 2016.
South Coast Independent Access Panel’s (IAP) draft report. |
Monday 5pm
10 October 2016 |
Gascoyne Demersal Scalefish Resource Draft Harvest Strategy
Public comment is invited on the Gascoyne Demersal Scalefish Resource Draft Harvest Strategy 2016-2021, developed by the Gascoyne Demersal Scalefish Resource Harvest Strategy Working Group.
Submissions
Submissions on the draft harvest strategy can be forwarded to Hannah Zilles (Executive Officer to the Gascoyne Demersal Scalefish Resource Harvest Strategy Working Group) at hannah.zilles@fish.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Hannah Zilles
Department of Fisheries
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850 Submissions on the draft harvest strategy are due by 5pm on 28 September 2016.
Fisheries management paper No. 277 - Gascoyne Demersal Scalefish Resource Draft Harvest Strategy 2016 – 2021 |
Wednesday 5pm
28 September 2016 |
North Coast Demersal Scalefish Resource Draft Harvest Strategy
Public comment is invited on the North Coast Demersal Scalefish Resource Draft Harvest Strategy 2016-2021.
Submissions
Submissions on the draft harvest strategy can be forwarded to Rhiannon Jones at the Department of Fisheries at rhiannon.jones@fish.wa.gov.au or by mail to:
Attention: Rhiannon Jones
Department of Fisheries
Locked Bag 39
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850 Submissions on the draft harvest strategy are due by 5pm on 28 September 2016.
Fisheries management paper No. 278 - North Coast Demersal Scalefish Resource Draft Harvest Strategy 2016 - 2021
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Wednesday 5pm
28 September 2016 |
Mid West Aquaculture Development Zone –Public Environmental Review
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) invites people to make a submission on this proposal. The environmental impact assessment process is designed to be transparent and accountable, and includes specific points for public involvement, including opportunities for public review of environmental review documents. In releasing this document for public comment, the EPA advises that no decisions have been made to allow this proposal to be implemented.
The Western Australian Department of Fisheries, on behalf of the Minister for Fisheries, proposes to establish an aquaculture development zone in the Mid West region of Western Australia for the purpose of marine finfish aquaculture. The Mid West Aquaculture Development Zone is being assessed by the EPA as a strategic proposal. In accordance with the Environmental Protection Act 1986, a Public Environmental Review (PER) document has been prepared which describes this strategic proposal and its likely effects on the environment. The PER document is available for a public review period of 4 weeks from 18 July 2016, closing on 15 August 2016.
Comments from government agencies and the public will assist the EPA to prepare an assessment report in which it will make recommendations to government.
MWADZ Public Environmental Review
Appendix 1 - Modelling and technical studies
Appendix 1A - Marine mammals EIA
Appendix 1B - Endangered threatened protected species risk assessment
Appendix 1C - Invertebrate and finfish species and fisheries risk assessment
Appendix 1D - Seabirds EIA
Appendix 1E - Peer review EIA
Appendix 1F - Hydro model calibration EIA
Appendix 1G - Diagenesis calibration EIA
Appendix 2 - Environmental monitoring and management plan EMMP
Appendix 2A - Map of sampling site co-ordinates EMMP
Appendix 2B - Control charting EMMP
Appendix 3 - Draft management policy
Appendix 4 - Biosecurity risk assessment
Appendix 5 - Marine fauna interaction management plan
Appendix 6 - Waste management plan
Appendix 7 - Environmental scoping document
Appendix 8 - Environmental impact assessment checklist |
Monday
15 August 2016 |
State Aquaculture Research, Training and Service Delivery Capabilities Final Report
The Department of Training and Workforce Development and the Department of Fisheries engaged Australian Venture Consultants Pty Ltd to assist in the development of an aquaculture capabilities report that examined the State’s aquaculture research, training and service delivery capacity of TAFE Colleges and Fisheries.
The report recommends that the State’s subsidised aquaculture research, advisory and fish stock supply services should be delivered under a new funding and governance structure and proposes the establishment of a new Western Australian Aquaculture Development and Restocking Unit.
The aim is to determine the best outcome for the ongoing viability of the aquaculture sector and the training and workforce development to support its operations.
As part of the public consultation process, comments and submissions regarding the report are welcome by email to aquaculturesubmissions@dtwd.wa.gov.au
Comments and submissions received will assist the State Government to establish an optimal aquaculture model.
The comments and submission period closes on Friday, 5 August 2016.
State Aquaculture Capability Final Report
State Aquaculture Capabilities Supplementary Paper - ACAAR Privatisation
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Friday
5 August 2016 |
Abalone Resource Of Western Australia Draft Harvest Strategy 2016 – 2021 |
Thursday 5pm
30 June 2016 |
Fisheries management paper No. 270 - The South Coast Commercial Fish Trap, G-Net and Open-Access Line and Net Scalefish Fisheries and Squid Jig Fishery Review |
Tuesday
1 December 2015 |
Fisheries management paper No. 275 - Shark Bay Crab Managed Fishery Draft Management Plan 2015 |
Sunday 4pm
20 September 2015 |
Fisheries management paper No. 269 - South Coast Crustacean Managed Fishery Draft Management Plan 2015 |
Friday
3 April 2015 |