ASFB 2018 Victorian Fisheries Authority
The Victorian Fisheries Authority (VFA) is an independent statutory authority established to effectively manage Victoria's fisheries resources.
We work closely with many stakeholders to deliver three core outcomes:
- Sustainable fishing and aquaculture
- Clear resource access and sharing arrangements
- Increased economic, social and cultural value.
We manage the State's fisheries resources by developing and implementing policies and projects and delivering a wide range of services. The Fisheries Management and Science Branch provides scientific information and advice which is critical to the sustainable management of these resources. This is the 'core' business of the Fisheries Management and Science Branch. Outcomes from Fisheries Management and Science Branch programs and services aim to assist governments, industries and communities to secure and grow fisheries by required for:
- Ensuring the sustainable use and management of fish stocks and their environment
- Understanding the principles of natural resources management
- Diversifying and developing new fisheries and aquaculture production/harvest methods
- Advocating for the protection of the natural aquatic environment.