Australia's Queensland Banning Net Fishing In 3 Areas, Pandering To Sport Fishing Interests
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [ West Australian] by Marty Silk February 25, 2015
The Queensland government's plan to ban net fishing in three areas could put the local seafood industry at risk, commercial fishers say.
Labor has promised net-free fishing areas in Trinity Inlet near Cairns, St Helens Beach near Mackay, and parts of the Capricorn Coast.
The government has proposed talking to commercial and recreational fishers about banning net fishing in Moreton Bay.
A spokesman for Fisheries Minister Bill Byrne says the policy will encourage recreational fishing and have have trickle-down benefits the tourism sector.
He says only small areas are being considered for bans and compensation packages will be offered to fishers.
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