Australian Government, 2005–06 Budget

Revenue measures

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Fishing structural adjustment package — Australian Fisheries Management Authority levy reduction

Revenue ($m)
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - -7.0 -5.0 -3.0

The Government will reduce the Australian Fisheries Management Authority industry fishing levies by $15.0 million over three years from 2006-07 as part of the structural adjustment package for the fishing industry.

Further information can be found in the press release of 23 November 2005 issued by the Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation.


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