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| | Commercial FishingThe Department manages commercial fishing to ensure that the fishery remains sustainable for the future. All Tasmanian wild fisheries are managed under the Living Marine Resources Management Act 1995 and the subordinate legislation that supports it. Under this Act, all commercial fishing must be under licence. |
 | Marine Protected Areas Displacement Assessment Description of process for providing special adjustment payments on a case-by-case basis to certain individuals directly affected by a Marine Protected Area. |
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| Commercial Fishing Seasons Open and closed seasons for commercial fisheries. |
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| Commercial Fishing Licences Commercial marine fishing licences vary according to the species to be caught. |
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| Commercial Fishing Licence Application Forms Application forms for licences for commercial fishing in Tasmania. |
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| Abalone Fishery The Tasmanian abalone industry is a major contributor to the Tasmanian economy. |
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| Rock Lobster Fishery The commercial rock lobster fishery has been an important component of the State’s fishing industry for more than 150 years. |
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| Giant Crab Fishery The giant crab fishery is a comparatively small fishery with high value. |
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| Scallop Fishery Tasmania's commercial scallop fishery is primarily based on the harvest of the commercial scallop (Pectin fumatus). |
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| Scalefish Fishery During 2008-09, the Department reviewed the rules for marine scalefish fishing. New rules resulting from the scalefish review apply from 1 November 2009. |
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| Commercial Dive Fishery Profile of the commercial dive fishery including sea urchins and periwinkles. |
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| Shellfish Fishery Formal management arrangements were introduced in March 2007 for the commercial shellfish fishery, which includes clams, cockles, mussels and oysters. |
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| Seaweed Fishery The main components of this fishery are the collection of cast bull kelp and harvesting of the introduced Undaria. |
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| Fisheries Legislation & Management Plans Fisheries and marine farming legislation, management plans and plans under review. |
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 |  Tasmania Online | Service Tasmania This page - http://www.dpipwe.tas.gov.au/inter.nsf/Topics/HMUY-67P723?open - was last published on 4 November 2009 by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment. Questions concerning its content can be sent to Fishing Enquiries by using the feedback form, by mail to GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001, or by telephone to 03 6233 2147. Please read our disclaimer and copyright statements governing the information we provide on this site. A text version of this page is also available. | |
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