❓ Hon Murray Criddle asks about the timing of a recreational fishing package following a commercial fishing announcement, and whether recreational fishers can expect catch cuts. Hon Jon Ford indicates a 50% cut may be needed, with an announcement in 3-4 months and a 12-month consultation process.
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WETLINE REVIEW - RECREATIONAL FISHING SECTOR
Following the minister’s announcement for arrangements for the wetline review final management framework for the west coast and Gascoyne demersal small scale fish resource for commercial fishermen - (1) When will the minister announce a package for the recreational fishing sector? (2) Can the recreational fishers expect a substantial cut in the allowable catch? Hon JON FORD
Following the minister’s announcement for arrangements for the wetline review final management framework for the west coast and Gascoyne demersal small scale fish resource for commercial fishermen - (1) When will the minister announce a package for the recreational fishing sector? (2) Can the recreational fishers expect a substantial cut in the allowable catch? Hon JON FORD
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I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
(1) When will the minister announce a package for the recreational fishing sector? (2) Can the recreational fishers expect a substantial cut in the allowable catch? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
(2) Can the recreational fishers expect a substantial cut in the allowable catch? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
(1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
(1) When will the minister announce a package for the recreational fishing sector? (2) Can the recreational fishers expect a substantial cut in the allowable catch? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
(2) Can the recreational fishers expect a substantial cut in the allowable catch? Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
Hon JON FORD replied: I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
I thank Hon Murray Criddle for the question. (1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
(1)-(2) It will be about three or four months before an initial announcement is made on the adjustments to the recreational catch, which will target five popular indicative species in particular, such as jewfish, groper and the like, with a view to making substantial changes within 12 months. A preliminary adjustment will look specifically at a precautionary principle of a number of species of fish and then a review process will result in a discussion paper with suggested management plans, which will include an invitation for the commercial sector to comment. We think we will probably need an overall adjustment on a number of major species of about 50 per cent. I am still waiting for advice on that. It will be three or four months before the initial announcement is made, followed by a 12-month consultation process at the end of which a decision will be made.
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