Queensland Sustainable Fisheries Strategy: 2017-2027

Abstract

This Strategy sets out clear targets to be achieved by 2020 and 2027 and a range of actions to deliver on the vision and targets. There are 33 actions across ten reform areas. Key actions include: additional monitoring and research (including new technologies); setting clear sustainable limits for each of our fish stocks; working groups and a Sustainable Fisheries Expert Panel to engage stakeholders; establishing harvest strategies for all fisheries which set clear targets for fishery performance, triggers for action, and clear decision rules for the actions that will be taken; piloting regionally based fisheries management; satellite tracking on all commercial fishing vessels; and helping facilitate industry led structural adjustment to reduce the number of fishing licenses and improve sustainability and profitability.