A significant milestone in building a future for the commercial and recreational fishing industries has been reached with the next state of the Queensland Government’s Sustainable Fisheries reforms coming into effect on September 1.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the changes clarify commercial fishing rules and reporting requirements for fishers while making fisheries and the industry more sustainable.

“These reforms are the result of years of consultation with industry and the wider public to make sure we have a sustainable fishery for our children and grandchildren,” Mr Furner said.

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