The FRDC Indigenous Reference Group (IRG) has funded two recent projects (2017-069 Indigenous Capacity Building Program and 2018-016 Improving data on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander marine resource use to inform decision-making). These projects were designed to lead to an up-skilling and a...

Stakeholders on the south coast of New South Wales (NSW) recently met to determine how best to manage and promote longevity of the abalone and sea urchin fisheries and kelp ecosystems of nearshore reefs to the mutual benefit of commercial fishers, peoples of the First Nations and the Marine Estate. ...

This application was developed following an open call for expressions of interest from FRDC in June 2023. It meets the following FRDC Plan Outcomes: Outcome 1. Growth for enduring prosperity Outcome 4. Fair and secure access to aquatic resources Outcome 5. Community trust, respect, and value A...

Recreational fishing is enjoyed by more than 800,000 people in Victoria, it contributes $7.1 billion to the economy each year, and supports 34,000 jobs. One of the key objectives under the Fisheries Act 2016 is to support to the development of recreational fishing in Victoria. A comprehensive...