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- Notices and Announcements
- The Torres Strait Finfish Fishery Management Plan
- Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery Management Arrangements for 2012
- The Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery: Buy-out of licences
- New Torres Strait Fisheries Legislative Instruments
- Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Fishery Management arrangements for 2011
- Call for pre-proposals for Fisheries Research in the Torres Strait
- 20m boat rule and gear restriction trials in the Torres Strait Prawn Fishery
- Future Operating Environment for the Torres Strait Rock Lobster Fishery
- Investment and increased fishing effort warnings
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- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 30 January 2012
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 15 December 2011
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 15 September 2011 – Licence leasing in TSPF
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 9 September 2011
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 10 May 2011
- PZJA Meeting 22 – 30 April-1 May 2008
- PZJA Meeting 21 – 28-29 August 2007
- PZJA Meeting 20 – 25-26 October 2006
- PZJA Meeting 19 – 27 April 2006
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 23 November 2010
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 30 December 2009
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 25 November 2009
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 23 January 2009
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 27 January 2011
- PZJA Out of Session Decisions 19 February 2009
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC)
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 57
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 56
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 55
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- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 50
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 49
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 48
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 47
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 46
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Meeting 45
- Torres Strait Scientific Advisory Committee (TSSAC) Terms of Reference
- Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Working Group (TSTRLWG)
- Torres Strait Tropical Rock Lobster Resource Assessment Group (TSTRL RAG)
- Torres Strait Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (TSFMAC)
- Torres Strait Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (TSFMAC) Meeting 11
- Torres Strait Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (TSFMAC) Meeting 10
- Torres Strait Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (TSFMAC) Meeting 9
- Torres Strait Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (TSFMAC) Meeting 8
- Torres Strait Fisheries Management Advisory Committee (TSFMAC) Meeting 7
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC)
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 12
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Out of Session Meeting – 25 July 2011
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 11
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Out of Session Meeting – 3 November 2010
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 10
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 9
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Out of Session Meeting – 26 August 2009
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Out of Session Meeting – 10 August 2009
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 8
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Out of Session Meeting – 7 May 2009
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Out of Session Meeting – 9 February 2009
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 7
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Out of Session Meeting – 12 August 2009
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 6
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 5
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 4
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 3
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 2
- Torres Strait Prawn Management Advisory Committee (TSPMAC) Meeting 1
- Torres Strait Prawn Working Group (TSPWG)
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Licensing
Commercial fishing licences
Commercial fisheries in the Torres Strait Protected Zone are managed by the Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA). Commercial licensing matters are handled on behalf of the PZJA by Fisheries Queensland (FQ).
To fish commercially in the Torres Strait, you will require one or more licences. Details regarding the types of licences, your eligibility to obtain such licences, and application forms can be found on the Torres Strait Licensing pages of the Fisheries Queensland website.
Where do you go for more information?
Contact the FQ Call Centre on 13 25 23. The call centre staff will direct your inquiry to the appropriate licensing officer.
Scientific permits
Scientific permits to conduct research in the Torres Strait Protected Zone are handled on behalf of the PZJA by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). This arrangement avoids a possible conflict of interest when State Government Departments seek scientific permits. Scientific permits are issued to allow for scientific research by way of fishing in an area of Australian jurisdiction.
How to apply
To apply for a scientific permit, please download the application form, complete the details and return to:
Australian Fisheries Management Authority
PO Box 376, Thursday Island QLD 4875 Australia
Telephone (07) 4069 1990
Facsimile (07) 4069 1277
Where do you go for more information?
Contact AFMA Direct on 07 4069 1990 for more details.