Summary of submissions by independent consultant Mr Peter Neville

Industry responses to the 'Options to introduce a peal body for commercial fishing in NSW' paper

The 2012 Independent Review of NSW Commercial Fisheries Policy, Management and Administration recommended a number of changes to improve management of NSW fisheries and the working relationships between the industry and the government.One of those recommendations was "that a State-wide peak body for commercial fishers is required" and "that the government consider a compulsory industry-wide fee increase to provide financial support for the activities of the peak body for a three year period to facilitate its establishment." The Government supports the establishment of a peak industry body for NSW’s commercial fisheries.

The body will have two main functions:

• delivery of consultation services on behalf of DPI, which are funded through an additional mandatory industry contribution, with the structure, amount and timing of the contribution to be determined; and
• a representative/advocacy function which is funded through a voluntary fee set by the body and payable directly by shareholders/fishers.

A discussion paper prepared by indepdendent consultant Mr Peter Neville, was sent to commercial fishers in February seeking comments about the formation and structure of a NSW peak industry body.

Comments closed on 14 March 2013 and submissions received from the industry have been reviewed by Mr Neville.

• Analysis-of-industry-responses.pdf (PDF, 283.7 KB)