Tacklebags 404 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Not wanting this post to be political but thought the facts 'highlighted in bold' regarding revenue might interest some on here? Fishers urged to contribute to strategyTuesday, 14 February 2012From the Minister for Agriculture and Food SecurityAgriculture and Food Security Minister Peter Walsh is encouraging those with a love of fishing to provide their ideas on the future of fishing in Victoria by 1 March.Mr Walsh said submissions were being sought as part of the Victorian Coalition Government's Future Fisheries discussion paper.He said the Victorian Government was committed to managing the community's fisheries so: we continue to have healthy fish stocks, commercial fishers and charter operators can run their businesses with greater confidence, recreational fishers can continue to enjoy great fishing, and all Victorians can fulfill their cultural traditions, recognising the historic link between fishing and sustaining communities."Recreational fishing is worth $825 million to Victorian each year and creates about 5200 jobs, while commercial fishing was worth $47 million in 2009-10," Mr Walsh said.read more:http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/media-centre/media-releases/3128-fishers-urged-to-.... Back to topWe are BIG BUSINESS after all!TB snapper15.4kg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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