Public Community Forum

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“I FISH and I VOTE!”

PUBLIC COMMUNITY FORUM

Venue: Newcastle & Port Stephens Game Fish Club

Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay, Port Stephens

Date: Saturday 14^th August 2010

Time: 11am

There is a groundswell of industry and local concern regarding the implementation of the Commonwealth East Marine Bioregional Plan.

The flawed consultation processes

The potential for large areas to be declared no-take fishing zones which will have a devastating impact on all recreational and commercial fishing, tourism plus thousands of everyday businesses.

This is your opportunity to voice your concerns!!

Invitations to attend have also been extended to;

Senator Ron Boswell, (Nationals)

Bob Baldwin MP, Member for Paterson

Mr Jim Arneman, Labor candidate for Paterson

Ms Jan Davis, Greens candidate for Paterson

Senator Richard Colbeck (Federal coalition spokesperson for fisheries).

We encourage all candidates in the forthcoming Federal election to attend and show support for our concerns or share their views with us on this important issue.

Further information from Nigel Rushworth… nigel@npsgfc.com.au 49810021