There is a significant lack of understanding of what the plans mean for Australias fishing
industry, says CFA.
The CFA is upset with the governments announcement that implied there would be minimal impact on industry. As we have made clear to the
government throughout the consultation process Gross Value of Production (GVP) does not
equate to the financial impact on industry or communities. said Trixi Madon, CFA CEO.
It is
even more surprising that the government has arrived at this figure without talking to the
fishing industry.
The impact of the marine reserves is much broader than just displaced fishing due to zoning, said CFA.
Fishers who will be allowed to continue to operate within the marine parks are currently left in
limbo businesses are unnecessarily stressed as the government has created a climate of
immediate financial uncertainty coupled with an adjustment package that is underestimated.
Ms Madon went on to say that in the absence of any draft marine reserve management plans
industry and communities dependent on the industry had no opportunity to understand the
direct financial implications. There are inevitably a range of impacts as a result of decisions of
this magnitude.
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