❓ WA Parliament questions the potential impact of the trawler 'Veronica' on fish stocks. The Minister responds that the vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters due to AFMA restrictions.
AnsweredQoN 3188Legislative Assembly
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(b) in what range of depths of water will it be taking fish; (c) will it have mesh size limitations, gear restrictions or quotas applied while operating in Australia’s exclusive economic zone; (d) what species of fish will it be targeting; (e) what by-catch species are likely to be taken as part of the trawler’s operations; (f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(c) will it have mesh size limitations, gear restrictions or quotas applied while operating in Australia’s exclusive economic zone; (d) what species of fish will it be targeting; (e) what by-catch species are likely to be taken as part of the trawler’s operations; (f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(d) what species of fish will it be targeting; (e) what by-catch species are likely to be taken as part of the trawler’s operations; (f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(e) what by-catch species are likely to be taken as part of the trawler’s operations; (f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(c) will it have mesh size limitations, gear restrictions or quotas applied while operating in Australia’s exclusive economic zone; (d) what species of fish will it be targeting; (e) what by-catch species are likely to be taken as part of the trawler’s operations; (f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(d) what species of fish will it be targeting; (e) what by-catch species are likely to be taken as part of the trawler’s operations; (f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(e) what by-catch species are likely to be taken as part of the trawler’s operations; (f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(f) for what period of time is the trawler licensed to fish in the Australian fishing zone; and (g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
(g) what monitoring of the catch will be undertaken by Western Australian fisheries authorities so that catch volumes and species are assessed, in particular, are any of the target species migratory fish that are also fished in Western Australia’s near-coast waters (herring, salmon, pilchard, mackerel, yellowtail scad and anchovies)?
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Answered
19 October 2004
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Response time
35 days
a. The Western Australian newspaper published an excerpt from the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper on 28 August regarding the trawl vessel " Veronica ". The second paragraph of that article states that the vessel had been chartered to "fish waters across the Great Australian Bight as well as Tasmania, Victoria and southern NSW for migratory fish known as small pelagics". The Small Pelagic Fishery is a Commonwealth Managed Fishery managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). Permit holders in this fishery target jack mackerel, yellowtail scad, blue (slimy) mackerel and redbait. AFMA issued a media release on 15 September indicating that it had frozen boat nominations (or boat replacements) to fishing permits in the Small Pelagic Fishery. I am informed that the " Veronica " is not currently listed on an AFMA Small Pelagic Fishery Permit. By freezing boat nominations, AFMA has effectively prevented the "V eronica ", or any other new fishing vessel from operating in the fishery. b. Not applicable. c. Not applicable. d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
The Small Pelagic Fishery is a Commonwealth Managed Fishery managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). Permit holders in this fishery target jack mackerel, yellowtail scad, blue (slimy) mackerel and redbait. AFMA issued a media release on 15 September indicating that it had frozen boat nominations (or boat replacements) to fishing permits in the Small Pelagic Fishery. I am informed that the " Veronica " is not currently listed on an AFMA Small Pelagic Fishery Permit. By freezing boat nominations, AFMA has effectively prevented the "V eronica ", or any other new fishing vessel from operating in the fishery. b. Not applicable. c. Not applicable. d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
b. Not applicable. c. Not applicable. d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
c. Not applicable. d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
(2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
(3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
The Small Pelagic Fishery is a Commonwealth Managed Fishery managed by the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA). Permit holders in this fishery target jack mackerel, yellowtail scad, blue (slimy) mackerel and redbait. AFMA issued a media release on 15 September indicating that it had frozen boat nominations (or boat replacements) to fishing permits in the Small Pelagic Fishery. I am informed that the " Veronica " is not currently listed on an AFMA Small Pelagic Fishery Permit. By freezing boat nominations, AFMA has effectively prevented the "V eronica ", or any other new fishing vessel from operating in the fishery. b. Not applicable. c. Not applicable. d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
b. Not applicable. c. Not applicable. d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
c. Not applicable. d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
d. Not applicable. e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
e. Not applicable. f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
f. Not applicable. g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
g. The vessel is not licensed to fish in Australian waters, therefore catch monitoring is not required. According to the newspaper article of 28 August, the target species would have been small pelagic fish. (2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
(2). AFMA has not consulted with the State about special controls and monitoring requirements for the " Veronica ". However, the Department of Fisheries is in regular contact with AFMA, and the managers of the Small Pelagic Fishery on matters related to this fishery. (3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
(3). Small pelagic fish are of low trophic order and are likely to be consumed by some fish species taken in the State's managed fisheries. The Western Australian Department of Fisheries has not assessed the potential impacts of the " Veronica " fishing in the Small Pelagic Fishery, as the vessel is not permitted to operate in that fishery.
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