The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Aboriginal people to fill four vacant coastal and inland regional membership positions on the NSW Aboriginal Fishing Advisory Council (AFAC) and to create a talent pool for other regional vacancies that may arise.
DPIRD Deputy Secretary of Fisheries and Forestry, Sean Sloan said AFAC is an independent body that provides strategic advice to the Minister for Agriculture on Aboriginal fishing matters.
"It also plays an important role in providing advice to the Minister on funding cultural fishing related projects and business opportunities under the Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund," Mr Sloan said.
"Through the EOI process, we are seeking to attract members with diverse knowledge and experience to address the varied matters that will need focus, and with knowledge of and capacity to speak from their local region's perspective on fisheries related issues.
"The regional representation ensures inland and coastal issues are considered across all fisheries related interest areas, whether they are wild harvest, aquaculture, or associated fields.
"AFAC plays an important role in embedding Aboriginal cultural values in fisheries policy and management, and I'd like to see the past and current work of AFAC continue to be built on through members who desire to drive positive outcomes for their communities."
Aboriginal persons interested in membership on the Council should contact the department by email [email protected] or phone the Aboriginal Fishing hotline 1300 054 464.
Information on the work of AFAC and map of AFAC membership regions can be found here.
Expressions of interest must be received by 5pm on 20 April 2025.
