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New scalefish rules revealed

by TARFish 28 Oct 2023 18:36 UTC
New scalefish rules revealed © Rick Stuart-Smith / Reef Life Survey

A tough day for recreational fishers but our strong advocacy sees a complete ban on commercial fishing for sand flathead, the north coast retain a bag of 10, and the Minister commit to a review of her decision in just two years.

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