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Agency:
Scallop Fishery Advisory Committee
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1995
Description:
Note: no records have yet been transferred to TAHO by this agency.;;;;The main role of the Committee is to provide the Minister with full and frank advice on all significant issues related to the commercial scallop fishery. Legislation states that the Minister must consult with the relevant advisory committee prior to making a determination on key arrangements such size limits, seasonal closures, gear restrictions and Total Allowable Catch. However, in practice, the role and work of the Committee is much broader than this.;;;;The Committee is an essential part of the co-management framework for the management of the scallop fishery and acts as a conduit between industry and the Department. The Committee process provides the forum for industry members and the Department to raise matters of interest to the fishery that may not necessarily be of concern at the Ministerial level.;;;;Some of the key issues that the Committee plays an active role in are:;;- advice on research needs and priorities;;- advice on the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies Fishery Assessments and stock monitoring;;- advice during formal reviews of the management plan;;- development of management responses to issues; and;;- advice on the setting of the Total Allowable Catch.;;;;There is also an expectation that Committee members will be available to and will engage with other industry and community members to communicate the issues of the fishery.
Information Sources:
Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment website 2013
Legislation Creating:
Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995
Functions Performed:
Primary industries