Independent Allocation Advisory Panel
The IAAP was tasked to investigate and provide advice on an appropriate basis for the allocation of individual transferable quota (ITQ) units for priority species (King George whiting, snapper, southern garfish and southern calamari) to individual licence holders in the Marine Scalefish Fishery (MSF).
The IAAP delivered its initial report in July 2020, which was released for industry consultation in August 2020.
Report of the IAAP on priority species in the Marine Scalefish Fishery ()
Following consideration of regional meeting summaries and survey and individual responses and correspondence received during industry consultation, the IAAP delivered its final report in October 2020.
Final report of the IAAP on priority species in the Marine Scalefish Fishery ()
Feedback on the proposed allocation method
Licence holders were provided with an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed method for allocating individual transferable quota (ITQ) during Stage 2 of the industry consultation.
This feedback was considered by the IAAP in preparing its final report.
Indicative ITQ allocations for priority species in the MSF
Licence holders in the Marine Scalefish Fishery and rock lobster fisheries with Option C access were provided with their initial indicative individual transferable quota (ITQ) allocations for the four priority species in each proposed management zone of the Marine Scalefish Fishery in September 2020.
These estimates were based on the recommendations of the IAAP and the Total Allowable Commercial Catches (TACCs) for priority species recommended by the Snapper Management Advisory Committee and approved by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Information for fishers on the calculation of indicative ITQ entitlements for priority species in the MSF () – 18 September 2020
Following the announcement of the Government’s preferred position on management arrangements for the reformed fishery, licence holders were provided with updated indicative individual transferable quota (ITQ) allocations in early November 2020.
In early July 2021, eligible licence holders will receive a letter outlining their final individual quota unit entitlement.