Announcements & Updates

Keep informed with the latest announcements, advocacy updates, industry news, and key developments relevant to Fishing Industry NSW Inc and the commercial fishing sector.

Open Port Days

For Commercial Fishers

Fishing industry NSW Inc is pleased to launch our new Open Port Days that will be held across NSW in August and September. Our Open Port Days are designed to give everyone in the commercial fishing sector a better opportunity to meet with key agencies and organisations including Fishing Industry NSW, DPIRD Fisheries, FRDC, Oceanwatch and others. 

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Latest Releases & Industry Highlights

2023–24 BDO Commercial Fishing Reports

The 2023–24 BDO Commercial Fishing Reports (Fisheries Economic and Social Indicator Monitoring) have recently been released by DPIRRD. These reports provide an independent socio-economic assessment of NSW commercial fisheries. 

To watch a short video overview, click here.

To view all the reports, click here.


Sea Garfish Weekend Restrictions Lifted through strong advocacy

Through sustained advocacy and direct engagement with government by Fishing Industry NSW Inc, we played a key role in securing government support for the lifting of weekend fishing restrictions for sea garfish.

Read the full announcement here.


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