SIPS working group expression of interest

The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring fisheries resources are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner that recognises the interests of all Queenslanders. An important part of fisheries management is stakeholder engagement through working groups. 

Working groups provide advice within the scope of this terms of reference, which is considered alongside advice, information and requirements from Fisheries Queensland, other government agencies as well as feedback from public consultation. Collectively, this informs decisions on the management of our fisheries. 

The Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme (SIPS) was established in 2000 and originally applied to 25 stocked dams. It now applies to 63 impoundments, with more requested regularly. It is a user-pays system where all anglers accessing stocked fisheries are required to apply for a permit, with the funds raised used to fund approved stocking programs.  

The purpose of the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme Working Group (SIPSWG) is to advise Fisheries Queensland on the guidelines and funding associated with the SIPS program. The SIPS working group will work alongside the Freshwater Fisheries Working Group on the management of Queensland’s Freshwater Fisheries. The working group is a non-statutory working body. It is not a decision-making body.  

More detail is available in the Terms of Reference in the document library.