The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA

The Professional Fishermen’s Association (PFA) was borne out of concern about the future of the commercial fishing industry in NSW. Concern was primarily on the decline in their long term rights to harvest seafood on the behalf of the community.

While the PFA has grown and delivered an effective service to its members, there continues to be a range of issues that constrain its ability to represent the industry at large, as well as, being formally recognised as the voice of the Industry. 

This project is intended to build upon previous studies by C Bishop and P Neville assessing the issues needed to support a peak industry body in NSW. It also sought to identify the issues that will enable the PFA, or a similar body, to be recognised as the representative organisation for the industry in NSW. Further it would provide advice on options for development of co-management frameworks that will enhance industry participation in the consultative processes established by government.

The project included a review of previous advice to government and the Industry on options for the structure of a peak industry body. A review of the co-management processes, roles and funding of the peak industry bodies in Australian jurisdictions was also undertaken. Additionally, it engaged industry members in meetings to identify their thoughts and consideration of options for approaches by the industry and enhanced engagement with government.

Keywords: co-management, peak industry body, leadership, fisheries management, governance, representative body, Professional Fishermen’s Association, PFA