Consultation

To improve transparency of policy decisions, the department may post all or parts of any written submission on its website as a key component of reporting on the information used in the decision-making process.

We will consider that you have consented to publication of your submission, unless clearly stated otherwise in your submission.

Submissions are official information. For more details on our privacy obligations refer to our Privacy Statement.

You can request access to your information at any time. People can also ask for copies of submissions under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009. (GIPA Act). The GIPA Act encourages information to be made publicly available unless there is an overriding public interest against disclosure.

Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council

The Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council (MFAC) was established to provide cross-sectoral advice on strategic policy issues to the Minister for Primary Industries. It includes representatives from the commercial, recreational, indigenous, aquaculture and conservation sectors and has an independent chair.

• More information on the Ministerial Fisheries Advisory Council

Commercial Fishing NSW Advisory Council

The Commercial Fishing NSW Advisory Council (CommFish NSW) was established to be the key advisory body providing ongoing expert advice to Government on matters relevant to the sector.

• More information on the Commercial Fishing NSW Advisory Council

Working groups

Working groups will be established as required to provide expert advice on specific issues.

• More information on working groups.

Becoming a committee or working group member

Notices calling for expressions of interest for advisory councils and working groups are published on this website.

Peak industry body for NSW commercial fishers

The NSW Government supports the establishment of a peak industry body to represent the interests of commercial fishers in NSW, and potentially deliver consultation services on behalf of the NSW Government.

Open for comment

Commercial fishing industry advice and comments are often sought to inform fisheries management arrangements. Notices calling for industry comment are posted here.

Former commercial fisheries advisory bodies

• More information on the Seafood Industry Advisory Council
• More information on Management Advisory Committees