Program overview
Enhance the region’s wealth by managing and maintaining sustainable fishing industries and increasing employment and economic opportunities for our people.
- First Nations ownership of finfish and bêche-de-mer fisheries
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- First Nations ownership of tropical rock lobster fishery
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- Traditional Inhabitant Boat (TIB) Licence holders for black teatfish
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Initiatives
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Progressing towards 100% Indigenous ownership of the region’s fisheries.
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Increasing capacity of Indigenous fishers to participate in commercial fishing.
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Supporting TSRA representation and community engagement in the Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA) management process.
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Managing lease-out of unused Torres Strait fisheries quotas.
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Supporting research into the sustainability and commercial use of Torres Strait fisheries.
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Assisting with community communication regarding fisheries issues in the region.
Resources
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Fact Sheets
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Guides and resources
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Newsletters