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Netting the benefits : Inquiry into the Role of Science for the Future of Fisheries and Aquaculture

November 2012

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Preliminary pages	(PDF 152KB)

Chapter 1 Introduction	(PDF 201KB)
The inquiry Rationale for the inquiry

Chapter 2 Background	(PDF 121KB)
Australian fisheries, aquaculture and recreational fishing industries Fisheries and aquaculture governance in Australia Science priorities for fisheries and aquaculture Structures for fisheries and aquaculture science in Australia A national reporting framework Committee Comment

Chapter 3 Fisheries	(PDF 531KB)
Science and fisheries management Measuring fish stocks Measuring the sustainability of the marine environment Managing uncertainty and the precautionary principle Marine protected areas Committee comment Recreational fishing Committee comment Climate change Committee Comment Research and public education Demand for research Maximising fisheries research capacity Setting priorities and coordinating efforts Communicating fisheries research through public education Committee Comment

Chapter 4 Aquaculture	(PDF 346KB)
Potential growth of Aquaculture Strategic choices Balancing economic and environmental considerations Roles and responsibilities of governments The Australian Government The States & Territories The role of science for aquaculture Transition from wild to farmed Future development of aquaculture National policy Policy areas Committee Comment

Chapter 5 Biosecurity, certification and international aid and cooperation	(PDF 351KB)
Biosecurity Biosecurity and marine animals Government biosecurity policy Food standards and consumers Committee comment Certification Committee Comment International cooperation and aid Committee comment

Chapter 6 Governance, environmental policy and the way forward	(PDF 555KB)
Multi-jurisdiction management Simplification and standardisation of fisheries management Committee Comment Fisheries management and environmental policy interactions in Australia The objectives of environmental and fisheries legislation Historical development Separate administration of fisheries management and environment protection Committee Comment Review of Australia’s fisheries management system and amendments to the EPBC Act Amendments to the EPBC Act Terms of reference for the fisheries management review Committee Comment The way forward

Appendix A – Submissions	(PDF 39KB)

Appendix B – Exhibits	(PDF 49KB)

Appendix C – Public Hearings	(PDF 70KB)