A recent review of fishways in Victoria found that a significant number fishways are not operating efficiently due largely to there being no standard fishway design criteria or requirements for performance review. The recently released Victorian Waterway Management Strategy provides the framework for government, in partnership with the community, to maintain or improve the condition of rivers, estuaries and wetlands so that they can continue to provide environmental, social, cultural and economic values for all Victorians and includes actions specifically aimed at fishway management in Victoria. This presentation discusses the history and future of fishway management in the context of the policy and actions outlined in the Strategy. Actions and approaches to achieve these outcomes include guidelines outlining performance, operational and maintenance requirements and a workshop aimed at sharing experiences around fishways in Victoria and exploring ways to deliver better fishways.