Government

This topic covers GOVERNMENT associations and bodies that represent the interests of the fishing and boating industry. You’ll find links to council information, state fishing laws and conservational issues and legislation as well as advice on obtaining permits and boating licenses or volunteer programs.


The Fishing Party was formed to abolish recreational fishing license fees and introduce a sustainable, all benefactor, user pay system of restructure for our fisheries.
Singleton New South Wales
View The Fishing Party

The Victorian government department for fisheries and aquaculture, covering recreational and commercial fishing, state laws, fishing licences, research and fisheries projects.
VIC
View Department of Primary Industries: Fisheries and Aquaculture

A community-based volunteer program working with the Victorian government and recreational fisheries users to achieve sustainable resource usage.
VIC
View Fishcare Victoria

The fishing industry includes any industry or activity conducted in or from Australia concerned with taking, culturing, processing, preserving, storing, transporting, marketing or selling fish or fish products.

View Fisheries Research and development corporation

NT Government site containing comprehensive information on fishing spots, local business links, and events.
NT
View Fishing The Territory

This site is the gateway for information on all aspects of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and World Heritage Area.
QLD
View Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Melbourne Water is the caretaker of river health along 8400 kilometres of rivers and creeks within the Port Phillip and Westernport region, which includes Werribee, Maribyrnong, Yarra, Dandenong and Westernport catchment...
Melbourne Victoria
View Melbourne Water

Informative State government site with information on boating law, regulations and weather services.
QLD
View QLD TransportMarine

State government department in charge of commercial and recreational fishing. Bag Limits, size limits, regional guides, license information and renewals, and conservation details included.
WA
View Recreational Fishing in Western Australia

The Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council (TFIC) is the peak body for the whole of the Tasmanian seafood industry. Its primary role is to promote and protect the interests of all those involved in the industry, that is, aqu...

View Tasmanian Fishing Industry Council

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) is the commercial fishing industry’s peak body

View Western Australian Fishing Industry Council



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