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1. SA Snapper Fishing Closure 1 2

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   In early 2011, PIRSA commenced a review of Snapper management arrangements in response to concerns about the future sustainability of the fishery as a result of increasing commercial fishing effort, and a concentration of targeted fishing activity on breeding aggregations by all fishing sectors – commercial, recreational and charter.

    

   A number of changes have been implemented through the review process to control the level of commercial impact on Snapper stocks and provide great protection to Snapper spawning aggregations.s included below from the PIRSA website and also info regarding the special closures which continue on from the 15th of December.

   By bjorn2fish, November 1, 2014   

   • Snapper Closure
   • Snapper Ban
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   • Added by bjorn2fish
   • November 1, 2014

2. Labor’s new recreational fishing opportunities. $3M+ Reservoirs, Artificial reefs, rec fishing

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   More infrastructure at local fishing spots, opening reservoirs to recreational fishers and a new artificial reef are part of Labor’s package of measures to enhance the experience of recreational fishing.

    

   Premier Jay Weatherill has announced a re-elected Labor Government would provide $3.25 million in funding for the new measures.

   By bjorn2fish, September 8, 2014   

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   • Added by bjorn2fish
   • September 8, 2014

3. Six-month rego makes fishing, jet skiing more affordable

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   A re-elected Labor Government will introduce a six-month boat registration option effectively halving the cost of registration for people who only use their boats in the summer months.

   By bjorn2fish, June 25, 2014   

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   • June 25, 2014