The Tasmanian Abalone Council (TAC) is the voice of the fishery, representing divers, non-diving quota-holders, processors and exporters. The council is proud that its members’ far-sightedness has made the fishery a model for the rest of the world. The TAC is committed to further improvements through research and management initiatives.
Through sound management practice and skilled harvesting techniques, the Tasmanian Abalone Council has successfully translated natural advantages into sound economic gains, ensuring a bright future for the industry in Tasmania.
For more information on Tasmanian Abalone Council, visit their website.
Each year the abalone Total Allowable Catch, known as the TAC, must be set for the next quota year - which is aligned to the calendar year.
An allowable catch needs to be set for each zone in the fishery, which together comprises the total allowable catch. Each of the 3,500 quota units then provides access to the same amount of abalone in each zone, and the fishery as a whole.
That is, the TAC set for a year is divided by 3,500 to determine the amount each quota unit provides for that year. As the TAC changes, the quota units are amended each year correspondingly.
For more information on Tasmanian Abalone fishery management, visit the DPIPWE website.
Zone |
2020 TAC
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2019 TAC
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2018 TAC
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2017 TAC
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2016 TAC
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2015 TAC
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Eastern black |
220,500 | 252,000 | 294,000 | 444,500 | 528,500 | 528,500 |
|
Western black |
549,500 | 717,500 | 717,500 | 717,500 | 717,500 | 840,000 |
|
Central West black |
35,000 | 42,000 | 52,000 | |||
|
Northern black |
73,500 | 98,000 | 98,000 | 147,000 | 189,000 | 224,000 |
|
Bass Strait black |
91,000 | 91,000 | 91,000 | 77,000 | 77,000 | 70,000 |
|
Greenlip |
84,000 | 108,500 | 133,000 | 140,000 | 140,000 | 140,000 |
TOTAL |
1,018,500 |
1,267,000 |
1,333,500 |
1,561,000 |
1,694,000 |
1,854,000 |