Shark Fishing Off Busselton Jetty Consultation

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Consultation has concluded

The City of Busselton has received an increase in reported feedback and concerns from community members about shark fishing off the Busselton Jetty. Over the last two years the City has received notification of the targeting of tiger sharks off the Jetty and tiger shark carcasses being left on the ocean floor, potentially increasing interactions between sharks, swimmers and divers.

The State Government is responsible for the regulation of fishing activities under the Fish Resources Management Act 1994.

In December 2023, the City wrote to the Minister for Fisheries, the Hon. Don Punch MLA, after the announcement of a prohibition on shark fishing within the entire metropolitan area, requesting the Minister considers adding the Busselton Jetty in the Prohibition on Fishing (Wire Trace) Order 2022. The Minister has requested the City works with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to identify appropriate areas that could be considered by the Minister as appropriate for the introduction of a wire trace ban.

In the interest of protecting the community, divers, recreational swimmers, marine life and our beaches, the City is considering requesting a ban on shark fishing off the Busselton Jetty and other areas in the locality.

Have your say on whether you support a ban on shark fishing (wire trace) within parts of the City of Busselton. Consultation closes 10am 27 March 2024.

The City of Busselton has received an increase in reported feedback and concerns from community members about shark fishing off the Busselton Jetty. Over the last two years the City has received notification of the targeting of tiger sharks off the Jetty and tiger shark carcasses being left on the ocean floor, potentially increasing interactions between sharks, swimmers and divers.

The State Government is responsible for the regulation of fishing activities under the Fish Resources Management Act 1994.

In December 2023, the City wrote to the Minister for Fisheries, the Hon. Don Punch MLA, after the announcement of a prohibition on shark fishing within the entire metropolitan area, requesting the Minister considers adding the Busselton Jetty in the Prohibition on Fishing (Wire Trace) Order 2022. The Minister has requested the City works with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) to identify appropriate areas that could be considered by the Minister as appropriate for the introduction of a wire trace ban.

In the interest of protecting the community, divers, recreational swimmers, marine life and our beaches, the City is considering requesting a ban on shark fishing off the Busselton Jetty and other areas in the locality.

Have your say on whether you support a ban on shark fishing (wire trace) within parts of the City of Busselton. Consultation closes 10am 27 March 2024.

Consultation has concluded

  • Update 22/04/24

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    Busselton jetty | S43 prohibition on fishing (wire trace) order

    I can advise that the above report was considered by the Council at its meeting on 17 April 2024 (C2404/93).

    COUNCIL DECISION

    Following thorough consideration and community consultation the Council has endorsed the report. As a result, the City will provide advice to the Minister for Fisheries regarding the positioning of boundaries for the proposed inclusion of the Busselton Jetty and its surroundings within the s43 Prohibition on Fishing (Wire Trace) Order.

    A copy of the Council Agenda and Minutes will be available within the next 2 weeks on the City’s website at the following link:

    Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton


    Thank you for taking the time to provide a submission on this matter.

    Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the City of Busselton on (08) 9781 0444; or via email at city@busselton.wa.gov.au.

  • Update 5/04/24

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    Busselton jetty | S43 prohibition on fishing (wire trace) order

    Council Meeting

    The City would like to advise that the above report will be considered by Council at its meeting scheduled for 5.30pm 17 April 2024. The Council meeting agenda including a copy of the officer's report is available for viewing on the City’s website Minutes and Agendas » City of Busselton.


    Public Agenda Presentations

    Council meetings are preceded by an Agenda Presentation Session held one week before the Council meeting, on the 10 April 2024, from 5.30pm. at which time Councillors can seek clarification from City officers on any items on the Agenda for the following week's Council Meeting. Should you wish to do so, you can make a presentation to Council during the Public Agenda Presentation by contacting the Governance Administration Officer, Joanne Barrett-Lennard on (08) 9781 0338 or Jo.BarrettLennard@busselton.wa.gov.au. The presentation is limited to a period of five minutes unless the Presiding Member grants an extension of time.


    Alternatively, a person who demonstrates that they are a party with an interest in any item listed on the agenda may seek to present to Council next week at the Council meeting during the time in the meeting that is allocated for that purpose. Presentations will be limited to a period of 5 minutes unless the person is granted an extension by the presiding member. Councillors, through the presiding member, may question a person addressing the Council, but no debate or general discussion will be permitted.


    If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact the City on (08) 9781 0444 or Enquiries - City of Busselton city@busselton.wa.gov.au.