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TFIC Pre 2004 Media Releases, Comments & Statements (See also Pre 2004 TFIC Submissions page) December 18, 2003 Have a Merry Christmas with Tasmanian Seafood (Advocate Article) December 2003/January 2004 (Fishing Today) Update on the SERMP process State MPA options still under consideration Transfer of Fishing Licences and the Duties Act 2001 New approach to Scallops needed Oyster Company wins Webster award Load zones on jetties - a fair go for everyone No fishing exclusion zones with Basslink A free TFIC calendar for you to display Latest TFIC Board issues Seasons Greetings December 8th, 2003 Hobart Waterfront Project (Media Release) December 5th, 2003 Marine and Safety Tasmania: Marine Facilities (Letter) November 14, 2003 RIS – proposed fees for renewal of fishing licences (automatic squid jig) (Letter) November 11, 2003 Triabunna deepwater jetty (Memo to TFIC members) November 10, 2003 Reallocation of shark quota to Commonwealth shark fishermen (Letter) October 12, 2003 TFIC 2004 - 2005 State Budget (Submission) October 9, 2003 Response to Draft South-east Regional Marine Plan (Letter) October/November 2003 (Fishing Today) It’s now decision time for State MPAs Georges Bay barway – where to from here? Single person crewing of vessels >12m<15m For survival in future you may want to switch to a 406 ROPES will reduce sea service requirements Tightened security coming to a port near you Boating fatalities fall with development of safety culture TFIC Board issues August 15, 2003 Southern Shark Fishery - Independent Review Panel (Letter) August 14, 2003 Tasmanian scallops are back! (Article) August/Sept 2003 (Fishing Today) Tasmanian Vessel Slipways… The Saga Continues (Article) Draft South-east Regional Marine Plan now released MPAs in State waters still being considered 'Stick it up' to eliminate marine debris Set sail for Seafood Directions Want to join TFIC’s email broadcast system? (For TFIC Members only) Moving forward with seafood projects Emphasis on Fishing and Aquaculture growth is welcome Restructuring assistance is a moral responsibility TFIC Board deliberations June/July 2003 (Fishing Today) New TFIC President comes on board Support is available during challenging times Urgent Medicine Recall of TRAVACALM tablets Disposal of bait boxes at sea prohibited South East Regional MPAs under consideration New State MPAs now in hands of RPDC Slipways – your input needed Tasmania’s Marine Farming industry threatened Telstra Mobile Satellite Subsidies New TFIC Board issues June 26, 2003 Media Release: New Tasmanian Scallop Season Open Again After Four Years June 3, 2003 Further response to the Resource Planning and Development Commission's Draft Recommendations Report on the Inquiry into the Establishment of Marine Protected Areas within the Davey and Twofold Shelf Bioregions . May 27, 2003 Media Release: Tasmania's Marine Farming Industry Threatened by Sorell Council Decision April/May 2003 (Fishing Today) New TFIC Board announced Sponge Beds suck up resources State MPAs at Port Davey and the Kent Group likely MPAs in Commonwealth waters still on the agenda AFMA directed to review allocation of shark quota TFIC Board deliberations April 17, 2003 Media Release: Seafood Industry Supports Pittwater Marine Farming Decision April 3, 2003 Have your say on Marine Protected Areas: (TFIC article published in *The Advocate). February/March 2003* (Fishing Today) New public guidelines on duty payable for the temporary transfer of fishing licences Marine wastes and port rubbish disposal Progress with the proposed seafood safety standards West Coast native title claim causing concern Leadership a priority for the future Successful scallop process requires coordination Southport boat ramp upgrade TFIC Board considerations. December 19, 2002 Tasmanian Vessel Slipways: Are we looking at a crisis situation? December 2002/January 2003 (Fishing Today) Election time once again Understanding taxation requirements Eastern Tuna and Billfish Allocations Release of Seal Strategy 2003/2004 State Budget Submission Marine Protected Areas... Prompt action needed by marine farmers TFIC Board considerations November 2002 CDMA Network Update October 20, 2002 Seafood Safety Standards are coming... October/November 2002 (Fishing Today) Action required on Margaret J inquest recommendations Environment Australia declares their hand on MPAs Correct marking of marine farming lease boundaries to be enforced Marion Narrows – Blackman Bay ...and the other news... TFIC Board Meeting Deliberations 9 October, 2002 TFIC supports release of Seal Strategy 15 August, 2002 Marine Park plan issue set for debate (TFIC article published in *The Advocate). August/September 2002* (Fishing Today) The process commences to establish MPAs in State waters Commonsense outcome at MAST Aquafest Australia 2002 – Meeting the Challenge Celebrating our Maritime Culture (Wooden Boats Festival) Mobile Phone coverage around the Tasmanian coastline Diesel Grants Scheme applies on road Concern about outcomes in South East Regional Marine Plan ASIC Board commits to restructure TFIC Board Meeting Deliberations July 2002 Maritime Communications Changes June/July 2002 (Fishing Today) Important changes to marine safety communications New fishing production record for Tasmmania Marine farmers achieve TQA standards Report illegal fishing to crimestoppers TFIC Board deliberations April/May 2002 (Fishing Today) Email broadcast system Latest in TBT anti-fouling products Review of NSCV Part D continues... Water Policy in the spotlight Mobile phone coverage shortly in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel area ASIC review underway Dredging works to commence at Georges Bay 5 April, 2002 Basslink technology backflip signals a win for the marine environment March/April 2002 (Fishing Today) Seafood has always been good for us and now we know why 12 March, 2002 TFIC Response to *Basslink* Joint Advisory Panel Recommendations February/March 2002 (Fishing Today) TFIC sponsors helicopter winch simulator What's so healthy about seafood? Important new procedures for vessel survey payments and clearing of deficiencies Marine debris cleaned up by fishermen 24 January, 2002 Fishing Industry Supports Restructure of Marine Policing Services 23 January, 2002 More Marine Reserves Not Warranted 15 January, 2002 Healthy Tasmanian Seafood Readily Available 19 December, 2001 Industry Support for New Fisheries Director 13 December 2001 TFIC Basslink Comment (Advocate 13.12.01) December 2001/January 2002 (Fishing Today) Federal Party Policies and Promises Industry Consultation on State Budget Concern over vessel survey suspension notices Port Arthur jetty issues now resolved Maintaining rights to have firearms on vessels Latest from the TFIC Board . 10 December, 2001 Industry Support for Liberal Party Policy Statement 29 October, 2001 "Basslink: Tasmania Must Demand Better" 31 August, 2001 Southport Jetty Repairs Underway 20 August, 2001 Tasmanian Fishing Industry Concerned About Basslink... June 2001 Tasmanian State Report for ASIC 2000 Annual Report 13 March, 2001 Commonwealth Fisheries Policy Review

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