December 1, 2014
Anglers are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme for freshwater fishing.
Fisheries Minister John McVeigh said money raised by the scheme is currently used to purchase native fish fingerlings for re-stocking.
The value of permit sales has grown from $530,000 to more than $1 million since the commencement of scheme in 2000. Last year more than 54,000 permits were sold.
Mr McVeigh said there were 32 dams and lakes in the scheme, providing a range of economic, environmental and recreational benefits for surrounding local communities.
“The proposed changes will allow the expansion of this activity across the State and provide vital resources to allow our stock fisheries to grow and prosper,” he said.
“The options have been developed in consultation with key stakeholders and we are now seeking wider community consideration.”
To have a say on the future of Queensland’s Stocked Impoundment Permit Scheme and freshwater management arrangements, download the Regulatory Impact Statement (823kb PDF). Feedback can be submitted online
Submissions close at 5:00pm, on January 9, 2015.
