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.

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Ms. Helen Kroger 1 July 2022 30 June 2027
Deputy Chair Ms. Catherine Cooper 1 July 2022 30 June 2023
Member Mr. Brett McCallum 1 July 2019 30 June 2023
Member Ms. Sevaly Sen 1 July 2019 30 June 2023
Member Dr. David Smith 1 July 2019 30 June 2023
Member Mr. Scott Spencer 1 July 2019 30 June 2023
CEO/Executive Director/Managing Director Mr. Wez Norris 8 April 2019 7 April 2024
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