Marine Guide to Government

Department of Primary Industries & Regions (PIRSA)

www.pir.sa.gov.au

Outline of maritime-related activities

PIRSA Fisheries:

• regulation and compliance enforcement of commercial, recreational and charter fishing
• licensing of commercial and charter fishing and issue of permits for other commercial activities for the take of fish
• lead state agency for management of introduced marine pests, including ballast water management, marine pest incursion response, and state input to development of national approaches.
• facilitate protection of critical fish habitats, including declaration of new aquatic reserve areas and encourage appropriate management of development adjacent to critical habitats.
• input to National Plan to Combat Pollution of the Sea by Oil and Noxious Substances.

PIRSA Aquaculture:

• policy;
• licensing and leasing of aquaculture activities;
• environmental monitoring and assessment;

Other South Australian Departments/Agencies

• Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT)
• Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology (DFEEST)
• Department of Administrative and Information Services (DAIS)
• Department of Primary Industries & Regions (PIRSA)
• Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH)
• Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• Port Operators
• Service SA
• South Australian Tourism Commission (Tourism SA)