Australian Fisheries Management Authority

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is responsible for the efficient management and sustainable use of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community.

We monitor and manage commercial Commonwealth fishing to ensure the health and viability of the marine environment and the fisheries – commercial, recreational and indigenous – that it supports. By doing so, Australians will be able to enjoy fresh, local seafood and other fishery benefits now and in the future.

Working in partnership with other Australian Government agencies, we also play a key role in protecting Australian waters from the threat of illegal foreign fishing.