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South Australian fishing reforms prompt warning of ‘brawls on the water’ – ABC News
A “backflip” on introducing commercial King George whiting quotas to South Australia’s West Coast could prompt a rush of fishers from other zones trying to remain…
A “backflip” on introducing commercial King George whiting quotas to South Australia’s West Coast could prompt a rush of fishers from other zones trying to remain viable under controversial reforms, stakeholders have warned.
Key points:
- Whiting will be managed differently on the West Coast for South Australia
- An increased commercial catch limit is based on science and community feedback
- Commercial fishers elsewhere in the state are facing unviable futures under reforms
With just over a week-and-half…
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