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Inland Fisheries Advisory Council
The Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (IFAC) was formally established in 2000 under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995. Its principal role is to advise the Minister on inland fisheries issues, provide a forum for consultation, promote understanding and acceptance of the functions of the Director of Inland Fisheries, encourage community support for fisheries management activities and to review management plans for inland fisheries.
The Inland Fisheries Advisory Council (IFAC) was formally established in 2000 under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995. Its principal role is to advise the Minister on inland fisheries issues, provide a forum for consultation, promote understanding and acceptance of the functions of the Director of Inland Fisheries, encourage community support for fisheries management activities and to review management plans for inland fisheries.
IFAC is currently made up of nine members appointed by the Minister, representing various segments of the industry and the recreational fishery. The following table lists those members appointed for a two-year term commencing 2 April 2007.
Name | Membership representation/role |
John Cleary | Chairperson |
John Smith | Ministerial appointment |
David Ikedife | Ministerial appointment |
Ashley Artis | Ministerial appointment |
Richard Dax | Representing freshwater angling associations |
Peter Maloney | Representing tourism interests |
Les Monson | Licensed angler representing the North West |
Louis Molnar | Licensed angler representing the South |
John Diggle | Director of Inland Fisheries |
