❓ Question regarding rock lobster quota exemptions granted for the Mission Australia Christmas Lunch and Local Lobster Programs, including consultation with the Rock Lobster Council and the Department of Fisheries. The Minister provides details of recipients, quantities, and advice received.
AnsweredQoN 3218Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 June 2018
Member
Portfolio
Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
QuestionView source ↗
Further to the Minister's answer to Question on Notice number 2692, I ask: (a) Who were the recipients of the rock lobster
quota exemptions; (b) In relation to (a), what
was the increase in the annual rock lobster quota granted to each recipient in
weight and volume; (c) What was the amount of rock lobster provided in
weight and volume, listed by supplier, to the Mission Australia Christmas Lunch
25 December 2017; (d) What was the amount of rock lobster provided in
weight and volume, listed by supplier, for the Local Lobster Program; (e) Were the Rock Lobster Council consulted over the Minister’s decision to allow rock lobster quota holder exemptions; (f) If the Rock Lobster Council were consulted, what advice did they provide to the Minister; (g) Was the Department of Fisheries consulted over the Minister’s decision to allow rock lobster quota holder exemptions; and (h) If the Department of Fisheries were consulted, what advice did they provide to the Minister?
quota exemptions; (b) In relation to (a), what
was the increase in the annual rock lobster quota granted to each recipient in
weight and volume; (c) What was the amount of rock lobster provided in
weight and volume, listed by supplier, to the Mission Australia Christmas Lunch
25 December 2017; (d) What was the amount of rock lobster provided in
weight and volume, listed by supplier, for the Local Lobster Program; (e) Were the Rock Lobster Council consulted over the Minister’s decision to allow rock lobster quota holder exemptions; (f) If the Rock Lobster Council were consulted, what advice did they provide to the Minister; (g) Was the Department of Fisheries consulted over the Minister’s decision to allow rock lobster quota holder exemptions; and (h) If the Department of Fisheries were consulted, what advice did they provide to the Minister?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 August 2018
Responded by
Minister for Water; Fisheries; Forestry; Innovation and ICT; Science
Response time
9 days
(a) Mission Australia Christmas Lunch - the holder of West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery Licence WCLL1401. Local Lobster Programs – persons operating under a West Coast Rock Lobster Managed Fishery Licence where at least 300 units of usual and current entitlement were held on that licence. (b) Mission Australia Christmas Lunch - 750 lobster - estimated weight of 450kg. Local Lobster Programs (three trials combined) - 42,000 lobster – estimated weight 25,200kg (c) Processed and supplied by Kailis Bros Pty. Ltd., see (b). (d) Each Fishing Boat that participated in the voluntary Local Lobster Programs were issued batches of 50 tags per trial (some additional batches were made available in the first trial), with one tag allowing for one lobster to be taken. Refer to (b). (e) Mission Australia Christmas Lunch – yes, prior to the grant of the exemption, assistance was sought from the Western Rock Lobster Council to facilitate the charity Christmas Lunch. Local Lobster Programs - yes. (f) Mission Australia Christmas Lunch - Western Rock Lobster Council opposed the initiative and grant of exemption. Local Lobster Programs – Western Rock Lobster Council initiated the program and supported. (g) Yes. (h) The Department provided advice on sustainability of the West Coast Rock Lobster resource and provided recommendations for the Minister to consider for both facilitating the provision of lobsters for the Mission Australia Christmas Lunch, and for implementing the Local Lobster Programs.
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