The Primary Industries and
Water Minister must announce her intentions for the Tasmanian Rock Lobster
Fishery this week.
The Minister has had ample
time to consolidate her thoughts regarding the proposed policy and rule changes
to the rock lobster fishery.
The Minister must alleviate
the concerns of Tasmanian rock lobster fishers.
These concerns are being
amplified due to the opening of South Australia’s rock lobster fishery, and the
potential impact this will have on prices.
It is an un-nerving time,
especially for those single-handed fishers whose livelihoods depend on the
Minister’s decision.
These fishers need to
prepare for their future, prepare their families for what is to come and also
their communities.
The Minister’s inaction is
typical of a Government that can’t get the basics right.
People are waiting for
answers.
The Minister must make her decision this week.
Janie Finlay MP
Shadow Minister for Primary Industries & Water
