❓ Mr. Barnett questions the Premier about a potential ban on recreational fishing in the Swan River. The Premier states the government is disinclined to a ban but will await advice from the Department of Fisheries before making a final decision.
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As a supplementary question, will the Premier rule out a ban on recreational fishing in the Swan River? Dr G.I. GALLOP
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As I have stated, the Government is very disinclined to such a course of action. It is incumbent on me to wait to hear what the Department of Fisheries might say about the matter before the Government reaches a conclusion. The Government is very disinclined to such a ban. Members on this side of the House understand the importance of the Swan River to the recreational fishing community. Given that the matter has been raised, it is important for me to wait to receive advice before the Government reaches a conclusion on the issue.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: As I have stated, the Government is very disinclined to such a course of action. It is incumbent on me to wait to hear what the Department of Fisheries might say about the matter before the Government reaches a conclusion. The Government is very disinclined to such a ban. Members on this side of the House understand the importance of the Swan River to the recreational fishing community. Given that the matter has been raised, it is important for me to wait to receive advice before the Government reaches a conclusion on the issue.
As I have stated, the Government is very disinclined to such a course of action. It is incumbent on me to wait to hear what the Department of Fisheries might say about the matter before the Government reaches a conclusion. The Government is very disinclined to such a ban. Members on this side of the House understand the importance of the Swan River to the recreational fishing community. Given that the matter has been raised, it is important for me to wait to receive advice before the Government reaches a conclusion on the issue.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: As I have stated, the Government is very disinclined to such a course of action. It is incumbent on me to wait to hear what the Department of Fisheries might say about the matter before the Government reaches a conclusion. The Government is very disinclined to such a ban. Members on this side of the House understand the importance of the Swan River to the recreational fishing community. Given that the matter has been raised, it is important for me to wait to receive advice before the Government reaches a conclusion on the issue.
As I have stated, the Government is very disinclined to such a course of action. It is incumbent on me to wait to hear what the Department of Fisheries might say about the matter before the Government reaches a conclusion. The Government is very disinclined to such a ban. Members on this side of the House understand the importance of the Swan River to the recreational fishing community. Given that the matter has been raised, it is important for me to wait to receive advice before the Government reaches a conclusion on the issue.
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