Land: Australia

Fishing industry fears that Tillegra Dam project could hamper the business of the local fishermen.

Fisheries offences attracts huge fines from three Toowoomba recreational fishers, says a report.

Another commercial fisher was fined due to the dumping of shark carcasses on 80 Mile Beach, almost two years ago.

Fisheries Minister Norman Moore has revised his management strategy for the C Zone of the rock lobster fishery following high-level talks with peak fishing bodies and the State’s six major crayfish processors.

Queensland authority has seized illegal fishing spears, nets and pots in the Fitzroy River, says a report.

Fishermen are furious about a claim that over fishing has led to a perceived increase in numbers of Irukandji jellyfish in Australian waters.

A complete review of Western Australia’s valuable rock lobster fishery

Fisheries Minister Norman Moore has accepted advice, from the Rock Lobster Industry Advisory Committee (RLIAC), to apply further adjustments to fishing arrangements for WA’s commercial rock lobster industry to help it meet this season’s targets.

A further industry-supported adjustment has been made to the management

The Australian government insists it will take international legal action