❓ Hon Bruce Donaldson asks about potential restrictions on commercial fishing in Geographe Bay, including no-go zones and fleet reduction. Hon Kim Chance responds, clarifying the focus is currently on crabbing and rock lobster management, with potential buyback schemes considered under the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme.
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(1) Is the minister considering a no-go zone for commercial fishing operations in Geographe Bay? (2) If not, is a reduction of the fleet presently operating in Geographe Bay being considered? (3) If so, has consideration been given to buying back some of the fishing licences from fishermen who operate in the area and who may wish to exit the industry? Hon KIM CHANCE
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(1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
(2) If not, is a reduction of the fleet presently operating in Geographe Bay being considered? (3) If so, has consideration been given to buying back some of the fishing licences from fishermen who operate in the area and who may wish to exit the industry? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
(3) If so, has consideration been given to buying back some of the fishing licences from fishermen who operate in the area and who may wish to exit the industry? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
(1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
(2) If not, is a reduction of the fleet presently operating in Geographe Bay being considered? (3) If so, has consideration been given to buying back some of the fishing licences from fishermen who operate in the area and who may wish to exit the industry? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
(3) If so, has consideration been given to buying back some of the fishing licences from fishermen who operate in the area and who may wish to exit the industry? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: (1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
(1)-(3) Did the question relate to rock lobster? Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
Hon Bruce Donaldson: There are about three or four fishing operations in the Geographe Bay area - all with commercial fishing licences. Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
Hon KIM CHANCE: The answer to the first part of the question is no, at this stage, although honourable members would be aware of the mediation process that has been carried out for commercial crabbing in Geographe Bay. That process is still before me, but at this stage I would not anticipate that outcome, although it is an outcome that would always be considered. The position that has been put to me by people representing the recreational crabbing sector in Geographe Bay is that there would be a better economic return to the community if there were exclusion areas for crabbing, certainly within 400 metres of the shoreline in Geographe Bay. I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
I was listening to the member’s question thinking he was referring to rock lobster and determining my response. At this stage my answer is no, but there are issues that could include the proposition the member has put. Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
Going to the question of buyback, in the event that the Government were to make a determination of that nature, it would use the buyback provisions enabled by the Fisheries Adjustment Scheme to buy back commercial effort. With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
With regard to the question about fleet reduction, I really did think the member was talking about rock lobster. In the cape-to-cape region rather than Geographe Bay specifically, we are looking at issues of public safety and over-use of limited amenity-type facilities such as boat ramps and car parks. I had a meeting as recently as yesterday with the Western Rock Lobster Council, at which we discussed some possible alternatives. The industry will be discussing these matters with the shires, particularly the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, to try to come to an equitable arrangement.
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