AFMA, industry defend Geelong Star among growing outrage

Stan Gorton
Updated August 23 2016 - 4:03pm, first published 3:20pm
Skipper John Moore of Narooma Fishing Charters encountered the factory trawler off Tuross last Monday and is calling for a review of her approvals with concerns all the vessel's fishing efforts are concentrated in this area.
Skipper John Moore of Narooma Fishing Charters encountered the factory trawler off Tuross last Monday and is calling for a review of her approvals with concerns all the vessel's fishing efforts are concentrated in this area.

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority and industry association have defended the fishing activity of the factory trawler Geelong Star in the face of growing outrage from recreational and commercial fishers on the Far South Coast of NSW.

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Stan Gorton

Stan Gorton

Journalist

Walkley-nominated journalist based at The Islander on Kangaroo Island with an interest in the local community and the environment.

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