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Tough Penalty for illegal fishing in Australian Marine Parks
Friday 28 February 2025
The Federal Court has sent a strong message to companies conducting illegal fishing activities within Australian Marine Parks, with a commercial fishing company fined $90,000 for trap fishing within the Oceanic Shoals Australian Marine Park.
The Federal Court has sent a strong message to companies conducting illegal fishing activities within Australian Marine Parks, with a commercial fishing company fined $90,000 for trap fishing within the Oceanic Shoals Australian Marine Park.
New management arrangements commence for South-East Marine Parks
Friday 14 February 2025
A new South-east Marine Parks Network Management Plan has come into effect, replacing the previous plan that expired in June 2023.
A new South-east Marine Parks Network Management Plan has come into effect, replacing the previous plan that expired in June 2023.
Securing the protection of the Indian Ocean Territories Marine Parks
Wednesday 12 February 2025
The Australian Government is working with the Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands communities to secure the protection of the Indian Ocean Territories Marine Parks for the next generation with the release of the parks’ first ever management plans.
The Australian Government is working with the Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands communities to secure the protection of the Indian Ocean Territories Marine Parks for the next generation with the release of the parks’ first ever management plans.
Don’t put yourself on the hook this Australia Day Weekend
Thursday 16 January 2025
The Pimpernel Rock National Park within Solitary Islands Marine Park and the Cod Grounds Marine Park, off the coast of Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, are green zones. Fishing in these zones may result in a hefty fine.
The Pimpernel Rock National Park within Solitary Islands Marine Park and the Cod Grounds Marine Park, off the coast of Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, are green zones. Fishing in these zones may result in a hefty fine.
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