The implementation of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) allows the Australian Government to assess the environmental performance of fisheries and promote ecologically sustainable management.
An independent assessment of all export and all Australian Government managed fisheries is required. These assessments ensure that, over time, fisheries are managed in an ecologically sustainable way.
- More about Fisheries assessments and EPBC Act export decisions
Fishery assessments under the EPBC Act
| Fishery assessments | Fishery export approval expires |
|---|---|
| Abalone Fishery | 25/07/2026 |
| Aqua Marine Tasmania | Not exporting |
| Commercial Dive Fishery | 25/07/2026 |
| Freshwater Eel Fishery | 25/07/2026 |
| Giant Crab Fishery | 10/01/2025 |
| Gould's Squid Fishery | 25/07/2026 |
| Marine Aquarium Fish Fishery | Not exporting |
| Marine Plants Fishery (formerly Kelp Fishery) |
05/12/2023 |
| Native Oyster Fishery | 25/07/2026 |
| Octopus Fishery | Not exporting |
| Richey Fishing Company - Australian Salmon | 19/04/2024 |
| Rock Lobster Fishery | 25/07/2026 |
| Scalaris Abalone Fishery | Not exporting |
| Scallop Fishery | 25/07/2026 |