Essential behaviours

The recreational fishing development plan 2022 to 2033 identifies the following essential behaviours that everyone involved in the recreational fishing sector must practice to ensure success.

These behaviours are intended as a benchmark for all people and organisations in the sector:

• understanding, empathy and respect towards people, cultures, perspectives, situations and context
• stewardship for our fish, habitats, and ecosystems
• compliance with fishing, marine, safety and access rules and laws
• adoption of best practices
• sharing, learning and teaching
• ongoing strategic planning
• consultation, communication, collaboration and transparency
• a culture of agility, adaptability and innovation
• leading by example to positively influence others.