Minister explains last minute changes to Fisheries Bill
A move to drop controversial changes to fisheries legislation is being described as a win by environmentalists and recreational fishing sector - but is being heavily criticised by the commercial sector. This week, Oceans and Fisheries Minister, David Parker, dropped the preset decision-making parts of the Fisheries Amendment Bill which would have created a formula to decide on the commercial catch limits. Mani Dunlop asked him why he took them out before the third and final reading.
Minister explains last minute changes to Fisheries Bill
A move to drop controversial changes to fisheries legislation is being described as a win by environmentalists and recreational fishing sector - but is being heavily criticised by the commercial sector. This week, Oceans and Fisheries Minister, David Parker, dropped the preset decision-making parts of the Fisheries Amendment Bill which would have created a formula to decide on the commercial catch limits. Mani Dunlop asked him why he took them out before the third and final reading.