Alerts for commercial fishers in Queensland
Updates and announcements for the commercial fishing industry.
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Structural adjustment payments
Apply now for stage 3 payments.
Gillnet buyback and surrender
Eligible commercial fishers can apply for a payment to surrender useable gillnets.
Gillnet-free areas
New gillnet-free areas in the Gulf of Carpentaria take effect from 17 May 2024.
Updated spatial mapping for Queensland waterways
The Queensland waterways for waterway barrier works spatial mapping was updated on 29 November 2023. Find out how this might effect your designs and plans.
White spot disease alert for commercial fishers
Learn about movement restriction information for commercial fishers, decontamination of fishing apparatus and vessels and white spot disease surveillance.
Commercial and charter fishing grants
Up to $200,000 available for projects that promote behaviour change, industry modernisation, best practice and innovation. Applications close 25 October 2024.