TASMANIAN fishers say they are willing to join an anti-super trawler political party in an attempt to combat government bureaucracy surrounding the approval of super trawlers in Tasmanian waters.
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Stop the Super Trawler Alliance member Kevin Harkins plans to register the Australian Recreational Fishers Party within months and could field Senate candidates at the next election.
The move comes amid mounting concerns about the 95-metre Geelong Star, which began operating in Tasmania last week.
Hundreds of angry anglers and concerned environmentalists joined forces in Perth on Saturday to rally against the Geelong Star's presence.
The rally was attended by protesters from across the state, including the North-West, East Coast and Hobart.
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