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The South Coast Crustacean Fishery a Discussion Paper

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‘The South Coast Crustacean Fishery – a Discussion Paper' (Fisheries Management Paper No. 232) is designed to inform the fishing community and general public about the issues and management proposals relating to the South Coast Crustacean Fisheries. The Department of Fisheries encourages comment about the issues raised and the proposed management recommendations in this report.

Points to consider for submissions
To ensure that your comments are as effective as possible, please:

  • Make your submissions in writing (word processed, if possible) and keep a copy for yourself.
  • Clearly and briefly describe each separate subject you wish to discuss.
  • Assist us in your submission by referring to the different section/s and page numbers and
    recommendations in the paper on which you are commenting.
  • Tell us whether you agree or disagree with any or all of the recommendations or issues identified under each heading.
  • Clearly state your views and quote sources of information that you are using to support your arguments, where appropriate.
  • Suggest alternative ways to resolve any of the issues you have raised, with a view to the fact that the Minister for Fisheries must balance competing and conflicting submissions as best he can, in order to satisfy the objects of the Fish Resources Management Act 1994 (the
    FRMA 1994).


Responses to submissions

All submissions will be acknowledged by mail. The results of the submission phase will be considered when making final management recommendations for the South Coast Crustacean Fishery.


Where and when to send your submission


The closing date for submissions is 31 March 2009. Please send your submission before this date, along with your full name, address, and association details (if applicable) to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Attention: Regional Fisheries Management Officer - South
Southern Regional Office
The Department of Fisheries
Suite 7 Frederick House
70-74 Frederick Street
ALBANY 6330

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