Minister reveals when fishing ban compensation will start

Minister reveals when fishing ban compensation will start

Jackie Jarvis says she took ‘no joy’ from the decision to ban commercial fishing of WA snapper and dhufish and has promised compensation will start flowing within weeks.

Shire asks for $10m after demersal ban sends shock waves

The Shire of Manjimup is calling on the State Government to cough up $10m to support local communities set to be swamped with the demersal fishing ban coming into affect

Shark Heads Dumped Outside Lawmaker’s Office Amid Anger Over Fishing Ban in Australia

OutdoorHub Shark Heads Dumped Outside Lawmaker’s Office Amid Anger Over Fishing Ban in Australia What started as a controversial fishing ban in Western Australia turned into a highly visible protest this week when piles of shark heads were dumped outside a government office in a blunt message from fishers who say they are fed up with being ignored. The situation began in early December when the Western Australian government announced sweeping ne…