Marine Scalefish Fishery reform

South Australia’s transformative reform of the commercial marine scale fishery came into effect on 1 July 2021, with the goal of strengthening the long-term financial and ecological sustainability of the industry.

Key elements of the reform include:

  • Establishment of four fishing zones – West Coast, Spencer Gulf, Gulf St Vincent & Kangaroo Island, and South East.
  • Establishment of individual transferable quota (ITQ) management systems for King George Whiting, Snapper, Southern Garfish and Southern Calamari for the Marine Scalefish Fishery and the Rock Lobster Fisheries, to manage commercial catch limits
  • Separation of the commercial taking of Vongole and Sardine from the Marine Scalefish Fishery and the creation of the new fisheries under their own regulations.

What you need to know

Contact

If you have any questions on the reform process, please email MSF.Reform@sa.gov.au

Page last reviewed: 17 Feb 2023

 


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