Senator RICHARD COLBECK (Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) released a statement today welcoming the federal governments tabling of Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Recreational Fishing for Mako and Porbeagle Sharks) Bill 2010.
The full press release can be downloaded here. (Acrobat PDF Format)
The bill which will allow recreational fishermen to legally fish for mako and porbeagle sharks.
However, further clarification is required about what "legally fish" mean (ie: catch & release or take as well).
"Great to see some great captures again last Month & I believe we have a tagged fish already this month.
If you do tag a fish during a tournament & do not have a copy of the Tag card, please let me know & I can chase up with the respective Club or State Recorder.
Good fishing & tight lines"
Kevin Oates GFAV State Junior Coordinator
IGFA responds to Mako Ban
News Item Added Feb 21st 2010
Rob Kramer, President of the IGFA writes and open letter to Minister Garrett.
Once again, Pirtek are hosting Australia’s biggest national
fishing competition. It is open to everyone – mums, dads, kids and
grandparents!
Each year in Australia, close to 3,300 men die of prostate
cancer and around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Australia every
year. This is why Pirtek have partnered with the Prostate Cancer
Foundation to increase awareness of prostate cancer in the community
and also raise much needed funds.
Two new web links have been added to the web links page (click here)
Marine Electronics Reviews is an indepent review site that has useful reviews & tips on installing sounder, plotters and communications equipment in your boat.
Live Ships Maps is a general interest site for those wondering whp that big ship is, what is carries and where it is going.
Senate Estimates Committee transcipt on Mako Shark Ban
News Item Added Feb 11th 2010
Today, Federal Coalition spokesman for Fisheries, Senator Richard Colbeck distributed a official transcript of the senate estimates committee on the Mako Shark Ban.
"There is still some way to go in resolving the mess created by the Federal Government and Environment Minister Peter Garrett relating to the fishing of mako sharks." Senator Richard Colbeck said.
General information about the review of the marine act with respect to boating safety can be found here.
Mako Shark Fishing - Update
News Item Added Feb 4th 2010
Minister Garrett has committed to implementing the appropriate parts of
the Hawke review of the EPBC Act as a priority when Parliament
resumes. Refer to Media releases in the documents section on the GFAV website.
GFAV will continue to work with VRFish to ensure that this happens and
to put plans in place for the future management of Mako sharks.
