Tasmanian scalefish fishery assessment 2014/2015

The Tasmanian scalefish fishery is a multi-species fishery operating in State fishing waters and encompassing a wide variety of capture methods. The Scalefish Management Plan (amended in 2015), provides the management framework for the fishery. A policy document includes the explicit identification of performance indicators and reference points that have two primary functions: (1) monitor performance of the fishery in relation to catch and effort, and (2) provide reference points against which the status of fish stocks can be assessed.