The Coalition has promised to clamp down on illegal foreign fishing to protect the local industry if it wins the May federal election.
This comes amid a significant increase in such activities off Australia’s coast in recent years.
Coalition Pledges to Crack Down on Illegal Foreign Fishing
The Coalition said it would review the fishing regulator and relevant task forces to ensure their capability to crack down on illegal fishing activities.
An Australian customs patrol boat board a suspected illegal fishing boat near Darwin, Australia, on April 7, 2006. Australian Customs Service/Getty Images
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