29 Oct 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Who was involved & where it happened Two commercial fishers linked to a Commonwealth-regulated vessel fishing east of Wilsons Promontory (Vic) pleaded guilty in the Bairnsdale Magistrates’ Court on 5 December 2024 after one trip delivered 1,013 kg of snapper,...
24 Oct 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Introduction As warmer weather returns across Australia, recreational fishers are dusting off their rods and heading out to beaches, rivers, and reefs. Fishing is one of the nation’s favourite pastimes — and with good reason. It combines relaxation, community, and...
22 Oct 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Who was involved & where it happened Nineteen Indonesian nationals appeared in the Darwin Local Court in two linked matters after Australian authorities intercepted separate vessels targeting sea cucumber (beche-de-mer) inside Australian waters. These...
17 Oct 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Introduction Australian seafood is world-renowned for its quality, freshness, and sustainability. From wild-caught prawns to farmed salmon, our products command premium prices in international markets. But success in global trade is never guaranteed. Market access is...
15 Oct 2025 | Blog, Environment, Fisheries, Legal Resources, News
Introduction The ocean is vast, but access to its resources is increasingly contested. For Australia’s seafood industry, the ability to catch fish or farm aquaculture is not simply a matter of physical effort — it depends on legal rights to access marine and coastal...
