Impacts of the Qld fisheries reforms: A discussion with Tony Riesenweber

Welcome back to the QSIA podcast series.  Today's guest is Tony Riesenweber, commercial fisher and Director with the Association.

Courier Mail - Wednesday 3 September 2003

Reporting requirements for commercial fisheries - General Information

Reporting requirements

Fisheries Legislation

Podcast Timestamp

0:00 - 0:19: Introduction

0:20 - 4:20: State of fisheries reforms

4:21 - 7:10: Coral Trout fishery

7:11 - 9:25: Reform does not equal change (our fisheries are still being managed on commercial catch alone)

9:26 - 15:03: New reporting requirements 

15:04 - 15:58: Final comments

Concern for commercial fishers grow as shambolic reform process continues - A conversation with QSIA President Allan Bobbermen

New fisheries reporting requirements: A discussion with Mark Alexander

Our thanks to Mark Alexander for his time and candid discussion regarding the fisheries reporting requirements facing commercial fishers from 1 September.

His consideration of moving his business to New South Wales is an indictment on the fisheries management regime in this State.

More importantly, if Fisheries Queensland is looking for reasons why industry are less and less willing to engage on fisheries management issues - this industry do not have trust or faith in those individuals managing our fisheries resources. All you need to do is listen to Mark during this discussion to truly understand the level of frustration and stress being felt across this industry.

Episode #03: QSIA - AMSA Podcast - Simplified equipment lists for small fishing vessel operations

This podcast focuses on simplified equipment lists for small fishing vessel operations.

For more information regarding simplified equipment lists for small fishing vessel operations please use this link: https://www.amsa.gov.au/news-community/news-and-media-releases/simplified-equipment-lists-small-fishing-vessel-operations

Thanks for joining us on the podcast and if you have any questions please send them to eo@qsia.com.au or Mick.Bishop@amsa.gov.au.

The stress created by poor reform processes

Thanks to Brett Fuchs for sharing his insights with the Association.  This podcast is a reminder of the depth of feeling and the utter lack of trust in the so-called reform process and those leading that reform.

If you want to understand why industry has lost faith in Fisheries Queensland and the reform process, please listen to this podcast.

The Association is producing content to provide the community and industry an alternative view to those of Fisheries Queensland and the State Government.

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When fisheries reform is anything but reform

The Association spoke with John Hellmuth and Amada Carnellor, trawl fishers and seafood retailers based in Tin Can Bay. They share their views of the so-called fisheries reform process.

You can also view the video featuring John and Amanda by visiting our YouTube channel.

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So-called fisheries reform from a trawl fishery perspective: A discussion with Elaine Lewthwaite

Impacts of Fisheries Mismanagement and the Qld Scallop Fishery

Discussion with Leigh Slade, Managing Director at Slade Fisheries regarding the Queensland Scallop fishery.

You can access the video here: Leigh Slade

Trawl fishery working group: Communique 27-28 April 2021

Trawl fishery working group: Southern Inshore Trawl Harvest Strategy Workshop 27-28 May 2021

Episode #02: QSIA - AMSA Podcast - Certificate of Operation

Now is the time to renew your AMSA Certificates of Operation

In the next few months, most 5-year certificates of operation for Queensland fishing vessels will be due for renewal.  To renew your Certificate of Operation:

• If you have more than one vessel and separate certificates for each vessel – consider consolidating all your vessels onto a single certificate of operation when you make your renewal. This will save you money as the single 5-year certificate will cost $200 for all your boats, rather than $200 for each boat on separate certificates.  Where possible, please provide a copy of all the current certificates with your application.
• If you would like to renew your certificate, can provide a copy of the current certificate and do not want to make any changes, you can apply using the following: AMSA Form 553
• If you would like to renew your certificate, are unable to provide a copy of the current certificate,  please apply using AMSA Form 504 and select the new a certificate option.

If you want to make changes or consolidate all your vessels into a single certificate you will need to select the option to ‘make a change’ or ‘apply for a new certificate’ on the AMSA form 504.

If you need any further help, call AMSA Connect on 1800 627 484, 8am-7pm weekdays.

Please ensure you renew your certificates on time or a Temporary Operations permission will be required to continue operating.

Thanks for joining us on the podcast and if you have any questions please send them to eo@qsia.com.au or Mick.Bishop@amsa.gov.au.

Impacts of mismanagement: A discussion with Stephen Parsons

I spoke with Stephen Parsons of N.Q. Prawn Cutlets based in Cairns regarding the Spanish Mackerel fishery.  The implications for our supply chain as the result of mismanagement is clearly spelled out by Stephen.