The Malinauskas government says its offering greater transparency than its predecessor on decisions about snapper fisheries as SARDI prepares to brief west coast locals on 16 November on why their fishery remains closed.
Primary Industries minister Clare Scriven said on Wednesday:
"The Malinauskas Labor Government understands how important the decision on whether to re-open the Snapper fishery is to both the commercial and recreational fishing sectors and is committed to making the decision based on the long-term sustainability of the Snapper species.
"Prior to the last state election, we committed to better explaining the science behind decisions that impact fisheries, and we are meeting that commitment with SARDI holding forums across the state in coming weeks."
The Ceduna forum will occur at the Foreshore hotel from 12:30-1:30pm with other fora scheduled in Whyalla, Wallaroo, Adelaide, Victor Harbor and Port Lincoln through 9 to 17 November.
The full report indicates that the Spencer Gulf and West Coast zone, with the Gulf of St Vincent zone, both remain too depleted to reopen the fisheries after they were closed in 2019. The closures remain in force until 31 January 2023.
The South East zone shared with western Victoria is considered sustainable and is open for fishing south of Kangaroo Island and the Coorong to the Victorian border. All catches must be reported within 24 hours to the Fishwatch hotline 1800 065 522 or via the SA Fishing App.
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