National Fisherman

June 8, 2023

Australia to phase out gillnetting on Great Barrier Reef

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Conservationists have applauded a commitment to phase out gill net fishing on the world heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.

The reef will be gill net-free by mid-2027 under the $160 million licence buyout plan unveiled by the federal and Queensland state governments.

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