Alerts for commercial fishers in Queensland
Updates and announcements for the commercial fishing industry.
Topics
Independent onboard monitoring for trawl fisheries
New independent onboard monitoring requirements for Queensland trawl fisheries are being introduced.
Electronic reporting for trawl fishers
Learn about the requirements for Queensland trawl fishers to submit reports electronically using the Qld eFisher app.
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.