Australian Fisheries Management Authority Commission

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) is the Australian Government agency responsible for the efficient and sustainable management of Commonwealth fish resources on behalf of the Australian community. AFMA was established under and is governed by the Fisheries Administration Act 1991. AFMA manages Commonwealth commercial fisheries across an extensive marine area generally extending from three nautical miles out to sea to the extent of the Australian Fishing Zone including Australian fishing vessels operating on the High Seas. Under its foreign compliance functions, AFMA works with other Australian Government agencies and its international counterparts to deter illegal fishing in the Australian Fishing Zone. AFMA also provides fisheries management services to Joint Authorities of the Commonwealth and state governments, including the Torres Strait Protected Zone Joint Authority (PZJA). • AFMA has a Commission (not Board). • Max no. of members: No more than 8 part-time Commissioners (including the Chair) plus the CEO.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Fisheries Administration Act 1991

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    10

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Level 6, 73 Northbourne Ave
    Civic ACT 2600
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Ms. Helen Kroger 1 July 2022 30 June 2027
Deputy Chair Mr. Scott Spencer 8 October 2024 30 June 2029
Member Dr. Ian Dutton 1 July 2024 30 June 2029
Member Mr. Brett McCallum 1 July 2024 30 June 2029
Member Ms. Sevaly Sen 1 July 2024 30 June 2029
Member Mr. Scott Spencer 1 July 2024 30 June 2029
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director Mr. Wez Norris 8 April 2024 7 April 2029
Member Dr. Sally Troy 1 July 2024 30 June 2029
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