State Gov:KEY APPOINTMENT TO DELIVER TARGET ONE MILLION PLAN

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Saturday, 23 May, 2015

KEY APPOINTMENT TO DELIVER TARGET ONE MILLION PLAN

Former independent Member for Gippsland East, Craig Ingram, has been appointed by the Andrews Labor Government as a Special Coordinator to assist with implementing its Target One Million plan to grow recreational fishing in Victoria.
The Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford, said Mr Ingram’s most immediate task will be to work with Fisheries Victoria to deliver on the Labor Government’s commitment to halt commercial netting in Port Phillip and Corio bays over eight years and support the industry in this transition.
In delivering this commitment, the Labor Government has undertaken to offer commercial licence holders a clear and fair exit strategy, consult closely with the industry and work respectfully with all those impacted.
With prior experience in the commercial and recreational fishing sectors, including as the Executive Officer of the Amateur Fisherman’s Association of the NT and as a former abalone diver, Mr Ingram is well placed to consult closely with stakeholders from both sectors to implement the phase out and the Target One Million plan.
Mr Ingram will work directly with Ms Pulford and assist with the delivery of other Target One Million initiatives, including banning netting at the mouth of rivers in the Gippsland lakes, stocking 15,000 barramundi into Hazelwood Pondage, and fulfilling infrastructure commitments under the Better Fishing Facilities Fund.
Target One Million will increase the number of Victorian recreational fishers to 1 million by 2020, boost fish stocks to 5 million fish per year, support new infrastructure facilities and develop new children’s fishing programs.
The Labor Government provided $20 million in the recent 2015-15 Victorian Budget for Target One Million, demonstrating its commitment to the recreational fishing sector.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford
“Mr Ingram’s experience in both the recreational and commercial fishing sectors makes him well placed to assist the Government on implementing Target One Million.”
“Labor’s Target One Million will grow recreational fishing in Victoria, creating jobs, supporting local businesses and giving families better opportunities to spend time together outdoors.”
“Our eight year program to phase out commercial netting in Port Phillip and Corio Bays will increase fish availability for recreational anglers, and support clubs.”

[4liters]

Barramundi in Victoria soon? Nice!

[sloth]

Barramundi in Victoria soon? Nice!

Yeah will be nice to catch them somewhere other than the Nong and docklands!

I've heard this idea before at hazelwood - hopefully it happens!

[BIG GAV]

Yeah hazekwoods been spokeb about for a while.

Hopefully they commit to stopping commercial fishing in ppb

[4liters]

Barramundi in Victoria soon? Nice!

Yeah will be nice to catch them somewhere other than the Nong and docklands!

I've heard this idea before at hazelwood - hopefully it happens!

Are they already here?

[Kev209]

Barra in the Nong and docklands!

Who's on the laughing lucerne??????

[Scraglor]

Imagine how fat the barra will get with all the cichlids in there

[Redhunter]

Barra in the Nong and docklands!

Who's on the laughing lucerne??????

Lol...laughing lucerne...but true story! It's been discussed here on this forum before, but due to search function not working I can't seem to find the thread. They're purchased live from the markets and released in the nong and yarra as some kind of religious thing or something...but for the life of me can't remember what it's called.

The government needs to look at accommodating these/us anglers with facilities if they plan to promote fishing and build interest. The boat ramps can't keep up now! And why on earth do we have to pay launching fees to fish our bays? It doesn't happen in other states. Greedy local councils that the state government needs to address.

[4liters]

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I wonder if they are able to breed this far south.

[Kev209]

I have never heard of them being caught in Melbourne before, An interesting read 4 liters. Is the Hazelwood pondage warm water?