Marine fisheries and aquaculture
Public inquiry
This inquiry has concluded. This inquiry was asked to consider whether there are opportunities to improve fisheries regulations without compromising fishery policy and environmental objectives.
- Issues paper 16 Feb 2016
- Draft report 31 Aug 2016
- Final report 24 May 2017
The issues paper covers a range of issues on which the Commission has sought information and feedback, and is intended to assist you in preparing a submission.
Initial submissions were due by 31 March 2016.
The draft report was released on 31 August 2016. The Commission sought further information and feedback.
Submissions were due by 14 October 2016.
The final report was handed to the Australian Government on 19 December 2016 and publicly released on 24 May 2017.
The report looks at whether fisheries regulation and management are impeding productivity improvement and investment.
The Australian Government asked the Productivity Commission to undertake a public inquiry into the regulation of the Australian Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors. The Commission was to report to the Government within 12 months.
In undertaking this inquiry, the Commission sought public submissions, held public hearings and released a draft report to the public.
Key documents
Inquiry report
The report looks at whether fisheries regulation and management are impeding productivity improvement and investment.
Submissions
Submissions received for the Marine Fisheries and Aquaculture public inquiry.
Public hearings
Details of public hearings for the inquiry into Intellectual Property Arrangements.
Pre-draft questionnaire - commercial fishers
Some questions specific to recreational fishers are set out below. We welcome comments on any or all of these, or any of the broader questions raised by the inquiry.