AFMA offering levy deferral to operators impacted by COVID-19

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) recognises the current challenges facing Commonwealth commercial fishers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AFMA is offering concession holders the option to defer the next instalment of their levies, which fall due on 1 April 2020, until 15 June 2020.

Concession holders experiencing financial hardship who would like to defer the second levy instalment will need to apply to AFMA by 31 March 2020.

How do I defer my second levy instalment?

To apply to defer the next instalment of your levy, please complete and return the Application to defer Commonwealth management and research levy instalments

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