Onslow Prawn Managed Fishery — Areas Closed to Fishing for Prawns 2020-2022
Permits prawn fishing in specified areas of the Onslow Prawn Managed Fishery during certain periods in 2020, 2021 and 2022, while prohibiting fishing in other areas.
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Notice Text
Rick Fletcher, Executive Director, Fisheries and Agricultural Resource Management of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, cancels Notice No. 1 of 2017 and permits prawn fishing in specified areas of the Onslow Prawn Managed Fishery during certain periods in 2020, 2021 and 2022, while prohibiting fishing in other areas such as New Coolgra Nursery, New Port of Onslow, and New Port of Dampier.
📜 Amendment History - Onslow Prawn Managed Fishery Management Plan 1991
View full chain →9 Dec 2022 · Permits prawn fishing in specified areas and times within the Onslow Prawn Managed Fishery for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
3 Oct 2025 · Permits prawn fishing in specified areas and times from 2026 to 2030 in the Onslow Prawn Managed Fishery, with certain prohibitions.
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