MEETING COMMENTS RIS RESPONSES MAJOR STAKEHOLDER CLOSURES Eurimbula Creek Strong opposition to the closure at most 44% of commercial fishers supported QSIA supports the proposal meetings. the proposal, 37% were neutral and ANSA strongly disagrees Important recreational fishing and 11% disagreed. AMCS supports the proposal camping area. 31% of recreational fishers supported Sunfish opposes the proposal of green zones in the region, so need for the proposal, 26% were neutral and Fishing tackle association opposes the further closures. 42% disagreed. proposal 68% of conservationists supported the proposal, 23% were neutral and 8% disagreed. Strong support from the commercial 26% of commercial fishers supported QSIA supports the proposal sector in the Burdekin. the proposal, 66% were neutral and JCU fisheries group supports the proposal Strong opposition from the recreational 7% disagreed. sector in the Burdekin. 40% of recreational fishers supported Few comments outside the immediate the proposal, 43% were neutral and region. 16% disagreed. 54% of conservationists supported the proposal, 46% were neutral and 0% disagreed. Weekend closures Widespread support from commercial 67% of commercial fishers supported QSIA supports the proposal and recreational meeting for retaining the proposal, 27% were neutral and JCU fisheries group supports the proposal weekend closure as is () as it was agreed 9% disagreed. to between sectors to ensure access in 65% of recreational fishers supported the afternoons and to deal with certain the proposal, 23% were neutral and tides. 10% disagreed. 54% of conservationists supported the proposal, 46% were neutral and 0% disagreed. Support from the commercial sector in 43% of commercial fishers supported QSIA supports the proposal the area. the proposal, 43% were neutral and Opposition from the recreational sector in 13% disagreed. the area. 76% of recreational fishers supported Few comments outside the immediate the proposal, 19% were neutral and region. 4% disagreed. 76% of conservationists supported the proposal, 15% were neutral and 7% disagreed. Southern Has been superseded by zoning. 32% of commercial fishers supported QSIA neutral No support for additional closure from the proposal, 56% were neutral and commercial or recreational fishers. 11% disagreed.
MEETING COMMENTS RIS RESPONSES MAJOR STAKEHOLDER CLOSURES Eurimbula Creek Strong opposition to the closure at most meetings. Important recreational fishing and camping area. of green zones in the region, so need for further closures. 44% of commercial fishers supported the proposal, 37% were neutral and 11% disagreed. 31% of recreational fishers supported the proposal, 26% were neutral and 42% disagreed. 68% of conservationists supported the proposal, 23% were neutral and 8% disagreed. QSIA supports the proposal ANSA strongly disagrees AMCS supports the proposal Sunfish opposes the proposal Fishing tackle association opposes the proposal Strong support from the commercial sector in the Burdekin. Strong opposition from the recreational sector in the Burdekin. Few comments outside the immediate region. 26% of commercial fishers supported the proposal, 66% were neutral and 7% disagreed. 40% of recreational fishers supported the proposal, 43% were neutral and 16% disagreed. 54% of conservationists supported the proposal, 46% were neutral and 0% disagreed. QSIA supports the proposal JCU fisheries group supports the proposal Weekend closures Widespread support from commercial and recreational meeting for retaining weekend closure as is () as it was agreed to between sectors to ensure access in the afternoons and to deal with certain tides. 67% of commercial fishers supported the proposal, 27% were neutral and 9% disagreed. 65% of recreational fishers supported the proposal, 23% were neutral and 10% disagreed. 54% of conservationists supported the proposal, 46% were neutral and 0% disagreed. QSIA supports the proposal JCU fisheries group supports the proposal Support from the commercial sector in the area. Opposition from the recreational sector in the area. Few comments outside the immediate region. 43% of commercial fishers supported the proposal, 43% were neutral and 13% disagreed. 76% of recreational fishers supported the proposal, 19% were neutral and 4% disagreed. 76% of conservationists supported the proposal, 15% were neutral and 7% disagreed. QSIA supports the proposal Southern Has been superseded by zoning. No support for additional closure from commercial or recreational fishers. 32% of commercial fishers supported the proposal, 56% were neutral and 11% disagreed. QSIA neutral
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