NX fishery symbol

As part of the phase-out of gillnet fishing, a temporary NX symbol was created for Great Barrier Reef management regions 2–4. This symbol is only valid until 30 June 2027 and there are a number of operational conditions.

Onboard camera equipment

Commercial fishers must follow:

Vessel monitoring plan

All NX symbol holders have been provided with an individual vessel monitoring plan customised for their operation.

Camera system operational guide

All NX symbol holders must follow the operational guide for the camera system they are using on board their fishing boats.

Camera malfunction procedure

Camera equipment is functioning properly when the:

  • system can power on and record video footage for the entire planned fishing trip
  • angle of view captures the entire fishing operation.

All NX symbol holders must follow this procedure if their onboard camera malfunctions.

Fisheries Queensland may review this procedure at any time to address operational or compliance risks.

  • If the camera is not functioning properly, you cannot start a fishing trip.
  • You must try to fix your system by following the steps in the relevant operational guide.
  • If you need help, email datavalidation@daf.qld.gov.au or phone 13 25 23 during business hours (8am–5pm, Monday to Friday).
  • If you can fix the camera and it's functioning properly, you can start the fishing trip.
  • If you can't fix the camera, you must request a temporary exception to fish without an onboard camera system and wait for approval to start the fishing trip.
    • A temporary exception will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
    • Any exception must be granted by an authorised Fisheries Queensland officer, and you may have an independent observer on board during your next planned fishing trip.
  • If the camera is not functioning properly during a fishing trip, you must try to fix your system by following the steps in the relevant operational guide.
  • If you need help, email datavalidation@daf.qld.gov.au or phone 13 25 23 during business hours (8am–5pm, Monday to Friday).
  • If you can fix the camera and it's functioning properly, you can continue with the planned fishing trip.
  • If you can't fix the camera during your fishing trip:
    • you must notify Fisheries Queensland immediately by phoning 13 25 23 during business hours (8am–5pm, Monday to Friday) or emailing datavalidation@daf.qld.gov.au
    • you can then complete the planned fishing trip.
  • If the camera is still not functioning before your next trip, you must request a temporary exception to fish without an onboard camera system and wait for approval to start the fishing trip.

More information

Email datavalidation@daf.qld.gov.au or contact us online, by phone or in person.

  • Last reviewed: 24 Apr 2024
  • Last updated: 24 Apr 2024