THE New South Wales Government has commenced consultation on an independent peak body to represent the interests of the state’s more than one million recreational fishers.
It was an election commitment from Premier Chris Minns, part of the government’s plan to boost economic activity in regional NSW.
More than $1 million has been earmarked to fund the new body and to assist it “drive on ground outcomes” for the state’s recreational fishers.
The recreational fishing industry is a major contributor to coastal and inland communities and generates about $3.4 billion of economic activity in NSW each year.
The industry also creates the equivalent of about 14,000 fulltime jobs.
To learn more and provide feedback, visit the NSW Government’s Have Your Say website at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/peak-body-rec-fishing.
Agriculture and Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty said recreational fishing is a vital part of life for many people in NSW.
“The NSW Government is committed to supporting a thriving, inclusive and sustainable recreational fishing sector that encourages participation across all communities,” she said.
“This peak body will work closely with the NSW Government to effectively represent the interests of for all NSW recreational fishers.
“The recreational fishing industry is vital to the NSW economy and one the NSW Government is committed to supporting in a cohesive, productive and positive way.”
