New Fisheries Regulations to Commence in March 2009
Source: Victoria. Minister for Agriculture. Media Release
"Substantial public interest from the recreational fishing sector has helped shape the Brumby Government’s new fishing regulations for 2009. Minister Responsible for Fisheries Joe Helper said the new regulations, commencing on March 2, would include changes to the catch limits for popular recreational species, catch limits for commercial operators and reporting obligations for the aquaculture sector. The Brumby Government is taking action to ensure there is a long-term sustainable recreational and commercial fishing sector in Victoria,” Mr Helper said."