New rule for personal watercraft on Port Phillip Bay
15/11/2019
Maritime Safety Victoria (MSV) will shortly introduce a new waterway rule restricting 'irregular' riding of personal watercraft (PWC) in Port Phillip Bay 5-knot speed restricted zones to reduce...
Boating Infrastructure Management Review Kicks Off
26/09/2019
The Andrews Labor Government is set to begin a review of the management arrangements of recreational boating infrastructure in Port Phillip and Western Port bays to help make boating even better...
Victorian Fisheries Authority ask for local Fishers help
13/09/2019
Saltwater fishers are doing their bit to help track the movement patterns of King George whiting in Victorian waters, thanks to a three-year research project funded by recreational fishing licence...
No More Boat Ramp Fees At Frankston
06/09/2019
Boat Ramp fees have been scrapped for boaters using Kananook Creek and Olivers Hill boat ramps in Frankston, giving Victorians even more reasons to celebrate the start of the boating and fishing...
Abolishing Ramp Fees To Get More Victorians Out On The Water
05/08/2019
The Andrews Labor Government is making it cheaper and easier for more Victorian families to get out on the water by abolishing parking and launching fees at public boat ramps. Premier Daniel...
12 New Projects Funded by your Fishing Licence Fees
17/07/2019
Minister for Fishing and Boating Jaala Pulford announced 16 July 2019 that fishing in Victoria will become easier and more accessible with 12 new projects across the state to be funded with fishing li...
Banning the Bag to reduce Plastic Pollution in Local Waters
19/06/2019
Lightweight, single-use plastic shopping bags will be banned across Victoria from 1 November this year, under new legislation introduced to parliament today (19/06/19) by the Andrews Labor...
Upgrading Rye Pier For Better Boating And Fishing
22/05/2019
The Andrews Labor Government have released a media release (21 May 2019) stating boaters, fishers and other recreational water users can look forward to safer and better access at Rye Pier thanks to...
Regulator identifies neglect of lifejackets putting people at risk
12/04/2019
One of the greatest risks for boaters and paddlers is unexpectedly entering the water. This risk is particularly high in Victoria, as the waters generally remain cool over summer and are now getting...
Making Boating Better for Victorians
26/03/2019
The Minister for Fishing and Boating Jaala Pulford yesterday (25/03/19) announced via a media release that boating will become safer, cheaper and easier for all Victorians thanks to a raft of changes...
