The inshore flats project is calling on the Queensland Government to block any expansion of tunnel net fishing in the states inshore flats across Central and North Queensland. But what even are tunnel nets? Fly-fisher, writer and advocate of the Inshore Flats Project, Chris Burgess, joins Burty to unpack this divisive move by the Government.

The inshore flats project is calling on the Queensland Government to block any expansion of tunnel net fishing in the states inshore flats across Central and North Queensland. But what even are tunnel nets? Fly-fisher, writer and advocate of the Inshore Flats Project, Chris Burgess, joins Burty to unpack this divisive move by the Government.

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Unpacking the planned tunnel net fishing expansion in Queensland

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Concerns are growing in parts of regional Queensland over the impact of commercial fishing net bans, with critics arguing the restrictions are hurting jobs, local businesses and entire coastal communities.

Katter’s Australian Party says towns like Karumba are already feeling the economic fallout, accusing both major parties of ignoring the long-term consequences for regional industries.

Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter, joins Burty to talk more about this issue.

Concerns are growing in parts of regional Queensland over the impact of commercial fishing net bans,&nbsp;with critics arguing the restrictions are hurting jobs, local businesses and entire coastal communities.
Katter&rsquo;s Australian Party says towns like Karumba are already feeling the economic fallout, accusing both major parties of ignoring the long-term consequences for regional industries.
Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter, joins Burty to talk more about this issue.

Unpacking the planned tunnel net fishing expansion in Queensland

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