6 Aug 2025
Seafood industry welcomes proposed overhaul of fishing rules
The seafood industry has welcomed a proposed overhaul of fishing rules as common sense reform that will allow for sustainable growth in the sector. But there is concern the changes will further threaten already-fragile marine environments, and transparency. Changes to the Fisheries Act will allow for greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage being made public. Samantha Gee reports.