Trust hard to come by as WA's demersal fishing ban faces scrutiny
Western Australia's controversial demersal fishing ban faces scrutiny after a parliamentary inquiry examines its implementation. A Legislative Council's Environment and Public Affairs Committee heard testimony from government officials and fishing industry groups, including concerns about the fishery's sustainability and the lack of public consultation.
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Published 07 Nov 2026, 01:10 UTC · Updated 07 Nov 2026, 01:22 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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