Thursday, 18 August 2022

South Eastern Metropolitan Region

Mr LIMBRICK (South Eastern Metropolitan) (12:44): (1931) My question is to the Minister for Fishing and Boating. There are many great locations for recreational fishing in my electorate, and not just in the bay. Karkarook Park and Patterson River are favourable locations for many—indeed, one of my staff used to drop into Karkarook Park on his way home from work and demonstrate by example just how terrible I am at fishing. The proposed new metropolitan and regional parks regulations are causing a lot of concern with anglers, however, as the default position is to ban fishing unless specifically allowed, with a fine of 10 penalty units for a violation. They also grant the land manager the power to prohibit or restrict fishing in certain areas. Will the minister ensure that the final regulations allow the maximum opportunity for people to participate in recreational fishing?