A Sustainable Future For Fishing On Christmas Island

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Providing Feedback

The release of this discussion paper for public comment provides an opportunity for you to express an opinion on how commercial and recreational fishing around Christmas Island should be managed.

In responding to the discussion paper it is important that you indicate whether you agree or disagree with the various proposals, and explain why you agree / why you disagree.

A response form has been prepared to assist you in making a submission. Alternatively you may choose to write your own submission.

Points to consider for submissions:

To ensure your comments are as effective as possible, please:

• clearly and briefly describe each separate subject you wish to address;
• refer to the different proposals in the discussion paper;
• tell us whether you agree/disagree with any or all of the proposals; and
• suggest alternative ways to resolve the issues raised in this paper or identified by you.

Where to send your submission

The closing date for submissions is 31 July 2007. Please send your submission along with your full name and address to:

Alternatively you can lodge your submission at the Shire Office on Christmas Island, who will then forward these submissions to the Department of Fisheries Western Australia.