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Federal (Commonwealth) Fishery Authorities

Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)

73 Northbourne Avenue (corner of Barry Dr and Northbiourne Ave)
CIVIC ACT 2600

Function:The Australian Fisheries Management Authority is the Commonwealth statutory authority responsible for ensuring the sustainable use and efficient management of Commonwealth fishery resources on behalf of the Australian community and key stakeholders.

Telephone: +61 2 6272 5029 Fax: +61 2 6272 5036

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      Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)

      CSIRO Marine Research

      Castray Esplanade
      GPO Box 1538
      Hobart
      Tasmania 7001

      Function: "...to help Australians understand its oceans by conducting research in the sustainable use of Australia's marine resources, the ocean's role in climate, and the effective conservation of the marine ecosystem integrity."

      Telephone: +61 3 6232 5222 Fax: +61 3 6232 5000

      Website: click here


      Department of Agriculture Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF)

      Head Offices
      Fisheries and Aquaculture, Fisheries and Forestry
      Edmond Barton Building
      Broughton Street
      Barton
      GPO Box 858
      Canberra
      Australian Capital Territory 2601

      Function: Responsible for the management of Australian rural industries including fishing and aquaculture.

      Telephone: +61 2 6272 5777 Fax: +61 2 6272 4215

      Website: click here



      Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS)

      Edmond Barton Building
      Broughton Street
      Barton
      GPO Box 858
      Canberra
      Australian Capital Territory 2601

      Function:To administer the inspection and certification requirements for exports out of Australia.

      Telephone: +61 2 6272 5141 Fax: +61 2 6272 5589

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      Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE)

      Fisheries Economics Section
      GPO Box 1563
      Canberra
      Australian Capital Territory 2601

      Function: "... to provide world class economics policy analysis and forecasts in order to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Australia's primary and manufacturing industries and the quality of the Australian environment."

      Telephone: +61 2 6272 2018 Fax: +61 2 6272 2318

      Website: click here



      Fisheries and Marine Sciences Program
      Bureau of Rural Science

      P. O. Box E11
      Kingston
      Australian Capital Territory 2604

      Function: "... provides scientific advice to government in support of more profitable, competitive and sustainable, Australian agricultural, food, fisheries and forestry industries and enhancing the natural resource base..."

      Telephone: +61 2 6272 4011 Fax: +61 2 6272 4014

      Website: click here


      Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

      Cameron Offices
      Chandler Street
      Belconnen
      Australian Capital Territory 2617

      Function:"... (to) encourage informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by providing a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service."

      Telephone: +61 2 6252 5040 Fax: +61 2 6252 6016

      Website: click here





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