The Standardised Management Controls are a uniform and contemporary set of management controls for marine farming activities in Tasmanian state waters.
About the Standardised Management Controls
The Standardised Management Controls sit within Marine Farming Development Plans (MFDPs) and apply to all marine farming activities in Tasmanian state waters, including farming of finfish, shellfish and seaweeds.
The Standardised Management Controls allow for:
consistency for the aquaculture industry across all MFDPs, where operators can work in accordance with the same template of controls across all areas;
greater efficiency in regulation, where the Department can regulate to a uniform management framework;
more effective stakeholder engagement about regulation of marine farming; and
continuous improvement by ensuring all MFDPs apply management controls that are consistent with contemporary management practices.
Standardised Marine Farming Management Controls (PDF 112Kb)
Developing the Standardised Management Controls
Development of the Standardised Management Controls included a period of public consultation in 2023. Following this, the Draft Standardised Management Controls were amended and taken to the Marine Farming Planning Review Panel to advise on their suitability.
The Minister approved the Department progressing the required amendments to all 14 MFDPs to incorporate the Standardised Management Controls, following the process specified in the Marine Farming Planning Act 1995. The 14 revised MFDPs were approved in December 2024.