Have Your Say On Fisheries Management

The Queensland Government is seeking community feedback on proposed updates to the management and harvest strategies for Queensland's coral fishery and marine aquarium fish fishery. Photo: Shutterstock.

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The Queensland Government is seeking community feedback on proposed updates to the management and harvest strategies for Queensland's Coral Fishery (QCF) and Marine Aquarium Fish Fishery (MAFF).

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Operating in approved areas of the Great Barrier Reef, the QCF and MAFF supply specialised aquarium markets in Australia and overseas.

The updates propose new harvest strategies as well as a severe event response plan, aiming to support the long-term sustainability of the fisheries while meeting Commonwealth export requirements.

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The Queensland Government is inviting feedback on these proposals, which aim to strengthen protection of Great Barrier Reef resources, improve climate resilience, maintain access to export markets, and provide greater transparency and certainty for industry and the broader community.

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DPI Deputy Director - General Fisheries and Forestry Pauline Jacob said the consultation was an opportunity for Queenslanders to have their say on the future management of the fisheries.

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"Queensland's Coral Fishery and Marine Aquarium Fish Fishery operate in one of the world's most unique marine environments, and it's important our management arrangements continue to support both sustainability and industry viability," Ms Jacob said.

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"Community feedback is an important part of the review process and will help ensure the final documents reflect the views of industry participants, stakeholders, researchers and the wider community.

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"I encourage anyone with an interest in these fisheries to review the proposed arrangements and provide their feedback during the consultation period."

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Consultation closes 24 September 2026.

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