QSIA Podcasts

Reef line fishery working group - Insights with Neil Green

Neil Green, former QSIA President and commercial fisher from north Queensland provides some insights regarding the Reef line fishery working group and a host of issues regarding the so-called fisheries reform process.

QSIA News: Reef Fishing (update)

Catch history letters sent to commercial fishers in late April 2021 - Chris Thompson

Issues raised from the correspondence sent to commercial fishers at the end of April 2021 titled 'Decision Notice - Eligible person's eligible reported catch'.  Thanks to Chris Thompson for providing insights into material sent to commercial fishers in late April.

 

If you have any questions you can contact Chris at email chris@lawessentials.net.au or mobile 0409 517 587.

White Spot Class Action - Chris Thompson

Thanks to Chris Thompson for his time and overview of the White Spot class action.

If you have any questions you can contact Chris at email chris@lawessentials.net.au or mobile 0409 517 587.

For more information go to the Law Essentials website or previous QSIA podcast:

Law Essentials: White Spot Class Action

White Spot update with Chris Thompson

Fisheries regulations with Chris Thompson

A slightly longer discussion with Chris Thompson from Law Essentials.  The issue we discuss today is regulations regarding where we can land our catch.

This legislation is an answer to a problem that does not exist.  As industry we have been forced to adopt vessel tracking like convicted criminals.  In this circumstance, why the need for a change in the location we land our catch?

Potential concerns for commercial fishers in include: safety issues (weather and fatigue) and increased operating expenses (fuel and damage to catch).  The safety issues raised in the podcast are unacceptable as is the conflict of State regulations that seem to (1) contravene State fisheries legislation and (2) national vessel safety legislation.

The situation created by poorly thought through legislation could endanger commercial fishers and crew and generate so much extra expenses that the longevity of our businesses are at stake.

Fisheries Regulations: Commercial fishers share their views

On behalf of the Association, I would like to thank to Neil Green (QSIA member and past President) and David Perkins (QSIA member and former Board member) for their time today.

The potential introduction of legislation that will significantly change how we operate should not surprise anyone.  Neil and David share their views on what can only be described as shambolic policy making.

Red Tape Impacts

White Spot update with Chris Thompson

Thanks to Chris Thompson for an update on the White Spot class action that will be going ahead.

The Class Action is being fully funded by Omni Bridgeway.  Clyde & Co Lawyers are the lead law firm running the case against the Commonwealth Government.

Law Essentials are assisting Omni Bridgeway and Clyde & Co with Book Building and evidence gathering.  Signing up is the first step for anyone impacted by the introduction of WSD into the country - The prawn white spot litigation funding scheme

If you have any questions you can contact Chris at email chris@lawessentials.net.au or mobile 0409 517 587. 

Recording conversations and the QBFP

This podcast is the final discussion regarding the interpretation of fisheries regulations, and defining harassment.  In this podcast, Chris Thompson of Law Essentials discusses the recording of interactions with Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol (QBFP) officers.  This is the third and final discussion with Chris focused on commercial fisher interactions with the QBFP.

If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed in this podcast, Chris' email is chris@lawessentials.net.au or mobile 0409 517 587.  Also, if you would like to know about Law Essentials you can find out more here: Law Essentials

Discussing harassment and Queensland commercial fisheries with Chris Thompson

Today's podcast guest is Chris Thompson, Lawyer / Director at Law Essentials.  This is the second discussion with Chris focused on a sense amongst some commercial fishers of being harassed by Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol officers.

If you would like to contact Chris regarding the topics discussed in this podcast, his email at is chris@lawessentials.net.au or mobile 0409 517 587.

If you would like to know about Law Essentials you can find out more here: Law Essentials

Interpreting Fisheries Legislation with Chris Thompson

Today's podcast guest is Chris Thompson, Lawyer / Director at Law Essentials.  The discussion focused on the interpretation of fisheries legislation by Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol.

If you would like to contact Chris regarding the topics discussed in this podcast, his email at is chris@lawessentials.net.au or mobile 0409 517 587.

If you would like to know about Law Essentials you can find out more here: Law Essentials

 

Gold Coast Fishermen's Cooperative

A quick chat with Wayne McManus, current Chair of the Coop and Richard Hamilton the previous Chair regarding the reform process.