Fisherman cops $93,900 in penalties for longline fishing in Flinders marine park

Adam Holmes
Updated March 30 2020 - 4:08pm, first published 3:30pm
The fisherman headed further south than before after a reduction in southern bluefin tuna in his normal fishing areas.
The fisherman headed further south than before after a reduction in southern bluefin tuna in his normal fishing areas.

An experienced southern bluefin tuna fisherman and his company have been penalised $93,900 with $34,000 in court costs for shooting a longline into a marine national park off Tasmania's North-East coast.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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