Fisheries Structural Adjustment Scheme QLD

This program supports holders of eligible commercial fishing licences (PCFLs) affected by the closure of certain fisheries in QLD.
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What do you get?

Funding of up to $3,000 is available.

Who is this for?

Holders of eligible primary commercial fishing licences (PCFLs), fishery symbols and quota units.

Overview

The Fisheries Structural Adjustment Scheme aims to support holders of eligible primary commercial fishing licences (PCFLs), fishery symbols and quota units who are affected by the closure of certain fisheries in the Great Barrier Reef region, or fisheries affected by changes under the Marine Parks Act 2004 to zoning or management in the Great Sandy region.

There are various assistance measures offered under the scheme:

  • primary commercial fishing licences and fishery symbols
  • surrender of primary commercial fishing licences and fishery symbols
  • payments for quota units
  • payments for loss of income
  • grant for advice related to the scheme.

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Eligibility criteria vary depending on the support being applied for.

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