date:Aug 05, 2014
The Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) has significantly increased 'in port' inspections over the past year in a bid to continue safeguarding the fishing industry.
QBFP Manager Ian Fricke said more 'in port' inspections were conducted following ongoing concerns from industry about non-compliance and to ensure the integrity of the quota managed fisheries.
In 2013/14, QBFP implemented a new focus to conduct more 'in port' inspections of quota managed fisheries, said Mr Fricke.
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