In addition to these industry-focused actions, fishing and seafood will benefit from the sector-wide actions being delivered.
Accelerate innovation and productivity growth
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIW07 | Scope the development of an Aquaculture Smart Farm in the region to develop, assess and accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies in the aquaculture sector. | 2026 | 2027 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Fisheries Research and Development Corporation; Industry | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |
| SEQ10 | Establish an Aquaculture Incubator at Bribie Island to support innovation and growth in Queensland’s aquaculture industry. | 2026 | 2028 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Australian Barramundi Farmers Association; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |
| SEQ11 | Deliver new oyster growing options for Queensland growers to support industry expansion. | 2026 | 2030 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Queensland Oyster Growers Association; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |
Accelerate innovation and technology adoption across the seafood value chain
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS24 | Work with partners and government to run a fishing and seafood innovation month that cuts red tape, encourages new ideas, and tests practical solutions through trials, partnerships and regional events. | 2026 | 2031 | Fisheries Research and Development Corporation | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government; Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Queensland Seafood Industry Association | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |
Boost market access and diversification of supply chains
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS05 | Enable industry-led diversification through new fisheries, aquaculture opportunities and products backed by science, market research and promotion. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Queensland Seafood Marketers Association; Industry | Market growth and value-adding |
| QFS06 | Facilitate development of new seafood products that meet growing and changing market demands through consumer and market research. | 2026 | 2029 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Queensland Seafood Marketers Association; Industry | Market growth and value-adding |
| QFS07 | Grow new aquaculture industries through research and development that meets rising and emerging demand in Australia and overseas. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Fisheries Research and Development Corporation; Industry | Market growth and value-adding |
Modernise the regulatory and decision-making landscape
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS01 | Modernise Queensland fisheries rules that are easy to understand and that deliver transparent, risk-based decisions while strengthening security of access. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government; Industry; Fishers | Ease of business |
| QFS02 | Improve Queensland\'s fisheries quota management system so businesses can trade quota more easily, operate more flexibly, and invest more confidently while supporting a strong, secure, resilient and fair fishing industry. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government; Industry; Fishers | Ease of business |
| QFS03 | Review the regulatory framework and requirements for aquaculture in Queensland to streamline approvals and improve investment confidence. | 2026 | 2028 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government; Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, Queensland Government; Trade and Investment Queensland, Queensland Government | Ease of business |
| QFS04 | Improve the data we collect, analyse and report to better understand the economic, social, cultural and environmental values of fishing and seafood for transparent, evidence-based decisions. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation; Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences; Universities; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation; Fishers | Ease of business |
Partner for strong marine and aquatic biosecurity
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS21 | Deliver a coordinated, statewide pest fish management program with clear tools and strong engagement to support program expansion, amplification and impact to improve fisheries and waterway health and biodiversity outcomes. | 2026 | 2028 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Natural Resource Management Organisations; Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people; Indigenous Rangers | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |
| QFS22 | Strengthen prevention programs and import controls for high-risk species (including \'grey-list\' species) to effectively manage risk and damage posed to native fish populations, biodiversity and ecosystem health. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Australian Government; Pet Industry Association of Australia; Australian and New Guinea Fishes Association | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |
| QFS23 | Build capacity to detect and respond to aquaculture biosecurity risks, mortality events and strengthen industry trust through diagnostic and investigation capabilities, and engagement and education. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | None | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |
Share responsibility, representation and co-management
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS16 | Work with recreational fishers to enhance fishing experiences through improved support for fish stocking and fish aggregation devices. | 2026 | 2029 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government; Charter and guide fishing industry; Recreational fishing organisations | Coexistence and community support |
| QFS17 | Enable recreational fishers to deliver an inclusive and effective representative model that facilitates stewardship, improved recognition and better data collection to inform management and tourism benefits. | 2026 | 2029 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Recreational fishing organisations; Charter and guide fishing industry | Coexistence and community support |
| QFS18 | Strengthen the commercial fishing peak body so it can represent all commercial fishers across Queensland effectively. | 2026 | 2029 | Queensland Seafood Industry Association | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government; Industry | Coexistence and community support |
| QFS19 | Update stocking policies to better support volunteers and improve fisheries productivity, biodiversity and catchment health outcomes. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Freshwater Fishing and Stocking Association of Queensland; OzFish; Fishers | Coexistence and community support |
| QFS20 | Work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to design a culturally appropriate model for participation, representation and self-determination in fisheries. | 2026 | 2028 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fishing communities | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government; Cape York Special Fisheries Working Group | Coexistence and community support |
Showcase the Queensland seafood and nature-based tourism experience
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS12 | Enable industry-led opportunities to showcase local seafood and nature-based fishing experiences, celebrate our fishing communities and deliver regional tourism benefits. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government; Local Government; Regional tourism organisations; Seafood Industry Association; Queensland Seafood Industry Association; Queensland Seafood Marketers Association; Fisheries Research and Development Corporation | Coexistence and community support |
| QFS13 | Deliver the Shark Control Program to continue keeping communities safe and support tourism. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | None | Coexistence and community support |
Strengthen trust and integrity of Queensland fishing and seafood
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS08 | Improve the traceability of Queensland seafood and support industry readiness to maximise the benefits from new Country of Origin labelling. | 2027 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Industry | Coexistence and community support |
| QFS09 | Use targeted and cooperative compliance to stop illegal fishing and strengthen community confidence in sustainable fisheries management. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Queensland Police Service, Queensland Government; Department of Transport and Main Roads, Queensland Government; Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government; Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Australian Government; Industry | Coexistence and community support |
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander economic opportunities through agriculture, forestry and fishing
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS10 | Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to grow strong fishing and aquaculture businesses. | 2026 | 2029 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Australian Government; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; Organisations and businesses | Market growth and value-adding |
| QFS11 | Support Aboriginal people\'s and Torres Strait Island people\'s knowledge in fisheries monitoring, management and compliance to support co-management and better fisheries management outcomes. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | IP Australia; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people; Organisations and businesses | Market growth and value-adding |
Unlock productivity and resilience through fish habitat enhancement and restoration
| ID | Action description | State date | Finish date | Lead | Partners | Priority area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QFS14 | Work with local community fishing groups and partners to restore fish habitats by removing ghost crab pots and other unused fishing gear and harnessing science based restoration, enhancement and protection. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | None | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |
| QFS15 | Enable Queensland aquaculture to participate in the restoration economy by removing barriers and resolving biosecurity challenges, strengthening resilient ecosystems and growing nature-based tourism. | 2026 | 2031 | Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government | Industry; Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland Government; Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Queensland Government; Universities; Australian Institute of Marine Science | Accelerated innovation, readiness and adoption |