Aboriginal Fishing Strategy

Public comment is invited on a draft Aboriginal fishing strategy addressing the recognition and inclusion of customary fishing in fisheries legislation; the recognition and inclusion of Aboriginal people in the management of fish resources; and economic development opportunities in the fishing and aquaculture industries.

The submissions period closes August 29.

The Western Australian Aboriginal Native Title Working Group will receive funding from the Development and Better Interest Fund to develop its response to the draft strategy.

Copies of the draft are available from www.fish.wa.gov.au, and from (08) 9482 7333.