Reduced Fishing Fees
Submitted by Iceman on Wed, 2009-09-09 11:28
I presume we have all seen todays West re proposed reduction in licence fees. Looks like we have had a win with the fees but not sure about further reduction in limits - will wait and see outcome
see attached:http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/5974769/fishing-backdown-set-to-slash-licence-fees/
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Colin Hay
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Norman Moore and the Recfish rep
said the West had got a lot of the info wrong this morning on the ABC.
Colin Barnett later said a decision should be known next week on what direction they will be taking - whether it involves lowering the previously stated fee structure or implementing much tougher bag limits, or both.
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tailor marc
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I bet this was that plan all
I bet this was that plan all along....
If they had of said the licence would be $70 then we all would of kicked up a stink but they come out guns blazing saying couple hundred. They then will knock it back to $70 or so and think we all will jump at it saying thats alot better then the first suggestion.
Im quite happy to pay $30-$50 though
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Bodie
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Think its per boat owner
Think its per boat owner isnt it, not per fisherman?
They are talking about reducing bag limits by 50% too.
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Are they going to reduce
Are they going to reduce commercial catches by 50%?
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They were some of the ideas they floated this morning Bodie
It will be interesting to see what the final outcome is.
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Turpitude!
"A number of members raised a number of issues (in the party room) which is to be expected because it is an issue in the community," Mr Moore said. "We haven't made a final decision. It's a complicated decision. I am happy to take the time to get it right. We will respond to the issues that people have raised and there will be modifications made to the package but what they are I am not able to say yet."
Don't you LOVE the way Pollies put spin on things - this has to be one of the most transparent bereft of substance turn arounds. Norman Moore started with the ludicrous idea that the original fines would discourage fisho's (and hence the take). Now it's acomplete turnaround.
One man bereft of thoughful policy (not unusual for Polies of course) AND moral turpitude!
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Bit Harsh...however
Hmmm, with hindsight and other benefits, this was probably a bit harsh on the Minister.
I'm sure he's not the only one that has contributed to a less than brilliant attempt at tackling a very complex issue with discordant and diverse stakeholders, and that he's been the one that's been 'lucky' enough to be the messenger and cop the flack. Much easier to 'face save' and 'remedy' if the voting public are attacking one person rather than all those responsible for the decision.
That said, I remain totally convinced that the original equation of more fees = less fish take was, is, and will continue to be fundamentally flawed.
I also sustain that efforts on any species, should be governed by habitat, independent of bioregion boundaries. For all sorts of reasons - both in and out of the water.
Lastly, I'd actually support a substantial increase in fees IF the deployment of those funds were directed into scientific impartial research, without a preconceived agenda AND that (the necessary) testicular legislation AND resources, gave bite and substance to the current peripheral rhetoric. The latter of which, is understandably frustrating the general public and, I have no doubt, DOF. Ably assisted by our very 'useful' media of course!
I know, don't hold my breath, but I won't loose hope......yet!
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Don't think any of us mind
the fishing license and a demersal (reduced) license with a smaller bag limit. But what gets up my nose when the ban is on the professionals can fish, they say we have to fish for the future yet the pros can take, take, take, especially on the two month ban, one out all out.
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