Tag Archives: Net-free zones
Qld Parliament votes against motion to stop three net-free fishing zones
An industry body has warned commercial fishers to be very afraid of the precedent Queensland parliament set last night, when it voted to continue with three net-free fishing zones. Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA) deputy president Keith Harris said the government had made “an incredibly political” statement by supporting the net-free zones in Cairns, Mackay and Rockhampton. “They are saying to Queenslanders your rights do not matter, fisheries management do not matter and the exclusion of profitable and viable local small businesses do not matter,” Read the rest here 10:42
Net-free zones mean ‘more fish for recreation’
THERE are too many commercial fishermen in the state, according to recreational fisherman and central Queensland spokesman for the Queensland Recreational Fishing Network, Kim Martin. For 30 years he has lobbied both sides of government to introduce net-free zones. Net-free zones will lead to bigger, and more fish for recreational fishing, he says. There are 38 commercial licences registered in the Keppel Bay, Fitzroy region. Read the rest here 19:54
