Australian Fisheries Management Authority Employee Directory
Government AdministrationAustralian Capital Territory, Australia51-200 Employees
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is a government-administered agency charged with the sustainable management of Commonwealth fish resources in Australia. It oversees commercial fishing activities from three nautical miles offshore to the extent of the Australian Fishing Zone and operates from offices in Canberra, Darwin, Thursday Island, and Lakes Entrance. The organization collaborates with state and Northern Territory authorities and provides fisheries management services to joint authorities, including the Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority, with a focus on maintaining viable fish stocks and a stable, affordable supply of local seafood for current and future generations. AFMA addresses compliance and enforcement through domestic and international partnerships to deter illegal fishing, and it maintains programs led by experienced staff to support its mission. The agency serves the broader Australian community and operates within the government administration sector, with a presence in the capital region and northern and coastal markets.