Fisheries Management and Resource Allocation in New South Wales

The Standing Committee on State Development is to inquire into and report on : 1 Fisheries management and resource allocation in New South Wales and, in particular: 1 the implementation and administration of the Fisheries Management Act 1994; 2 resource sustainability under current management and administrative practices; 3 habitat protection within New South Wales; 4 consultative mechanisms within the commercial and recreational fishing sectors and the relevant Department; 5 research priorities relating to fisheries management within New South Wales; 6 aboriginal participation in the fishing industry and in fisheries management; and 7 the licencing, management and monitoring of recreational fishers in New South Wales. 2 That the Committee obtain such expert advice as may be necessary to assist the Committee with its inquiry. That the Committee report by 30 September 1997.