Developmental fishing in Queensland

Developmental fishing permits

Developmental fisheries operate under a set of permit conditions, which are based on the principles of ecologically sustainable development, in particular, the precautionary principle.

Developmental fishing permits are usually issued for 3-5 years, during which time information is gathered through a combination of methods, including:

• logbooks
• independent surveys.

Also consider...

• Download a developmental fishing permit application.
• Read about fees associated with development fisheries.
• Read the Queensland developmental fishing policy.