Fish & Game regional councils manage regional sports fish and game resources and habitats, and speak up on regional issues, as well as contributing to national advocacy.
Fish & Game’s elections are held every three years to choose councillors to represent the interests of anglers and hunters in each of the organisation’s 12 regions.
The councillors’ tasks include setting regional fishing and hunting regulations, often in response to submissions from licence holders, developing policy, prioritising management direction through work plans for staff. Another key role is the promotion of freshwater sports fishing and game bird hunting in their local community.
Key Election Dates
12th August - Nominations open
29th August - Nominations close
11th September - Electoral roll closes at 5pm
11th October - Election Day - Voting closes 5pm