Australian commercial fishers say they’re under siege of the recreational lobby – Video

Around Australia, commercial fishers say they’re under siege as the recreational lobby becomes a potent political force. In Victoria, Port Phillip Bay will soon be net-free and a dedicated recreational fishing spot. Queensland’s new Labor government is considering doing likewise in Moreton Bay. And in New South Wales, the Baird Government is pushing ahead with a major structural review of the industry and is being lobbied to proclaim recreational fishing havens in estuaries along the coast. Read the rest here 08:51

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