Consultation on draft Queensland Fish Stocking Policy

The final policy will replace the current Freshwater Stocking in Queensland Position Paper which was released in 2007. 

The key changes to the 2007 position paper include: 

• permitting the stocking of three new species - jungle perch, mangrove jack and sea mullet under strict conditions
• clarifies the types of stocking which will be supported 
• clarifies Fisheries Queensland's position to not permit fish stocking of tidal waters of Queensland (rivers, bays and oceans) 
• introduces a risk-based assessment approach for assessing new stocking proposals and existing management plans when renewed 
• includes additional assessment criteria for higher risk activities 
• introduces a requirement for monitoring and evaluation of fish stocking management plans.  

Following the consultation period, feedback will be considered and a final version approved.