The Federal Government has rejected calls by the Gulf Fishermen’s Association for an inquiry into illegal fishing. The association says an inquiry would boost communication between commercial fishermen and politicians. But federal Fisheries Minister Eric Abetz says the Budget’s $389 million funding boost to fight illegal fishing should form the focus of action, not talking.
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Abetz rejects illegal fishing inquiry call
The Federal Government has rejected calls by the Gulf Fishermen’s Association for an inquiry into illegal fishing. The association says an inquiry would boost communication between commercial fishermen and politicians. But federal Fisheries Minister Eric Abetz says the Budget’s $389 million funding
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