Alerts for commercial fishers in Queensland

Updates and announcements for the commercial fishing industry.

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Saucer scallop management changes

Changes to saucer scallop management arrangements and reporting requirements start on 1 March 2026.

New data validation plan

The fisheries data validation plan has been updated, with a focus on improving the accuracy and reliability of commercial fishing data to support sustainable fisheries management.

Investment and increased effort warnings revoked

Investment warnings for the commercial fishing industry are revoked.

Support for commercial fishers

Find out more about grants and support available for commercial fishers.

White spot disease restrictions

Fishing and movement restrictions, reporting, decontamination, and bait use guidelines to protect Queensland fisheries from white spot disease.