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October 22, 2026
Yes. Currently, it’s likely you will need to pay more for line-caught fish than one that has been trawled up. If you can afford to pay, then please do so because we are encouraging a change in fishing techniques and this is one practical way we can support the commercial fishers making a change for ... Read more.
October 22, 2026
Because it’s a way to support commercial fishers that are purposely trying to lower their impact on the marine environment and fish selectively.
October 14, 2026
Not if the transition is done well. A well-designed transition plan would support commercial fishers to change their fishing practices to more selective methods. Some jobs may disappear however, the goal is to revitalise small-scale fishing operations in the regions so more jobs will be available to families and coastal communities. A thriving inshore fleet ... Read more.
October 14, 2026
Unlikely. The capture method only has a small influence on the retail price of fish. The majority of the retail sale price is influenced and captured by the quota owner, who then leases out the catch entitlement to fishers on the water. Those fishers make relatively low returns yet have higher costs in fuel, crew, ... Read more.
