BRISBANE, Queensland, April 29 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:
Minister for Primary Industries
The Honourable Tony Perrett
Queensland fishers reel in grants totalling $400,000
* $400,000 awarded to commercial, charter and recreational fishing groups.
* Investment to support adoption of industry-leading practices.
* Funding delivers opportunities for young people and communities.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered $400,000 for fishing initiatives to support Queensland's commercial, charter and recreational fishers.
Twenty-five commercial operators, community groups, or schools from all over Queensland have received a share of the Queensland Government Fishing Grants Program, focused on ensuring the long-term sustainability of Queensland's fisheries.
Half of the grant funds were allocated to commercial and charter fishing initiatives that aim to address ecological risks, trailing alternative apparatus, industry modernisation and promotional campaigns of Queensland's sustainable fishing practices.
The other half was allocated to recreational initiatives that provide a benefit to recreational or traditional fishing in Queensland.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said the grants were a direct investment in the future of the State's fisheries.
"The Crisafulli Government is committed to empowering commercial, community, and Indigenous fishers to trial innovative fishing methods, restore habitats, and increase participation in social inclusion fishing programs," Minister Perrett said.
"This funding will also help businesses to invest in equipment to expand seafood production and processing, leading to job creation, improved services, and a boost to Queensland's renowned lifestyle."
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Queensland Government Fishing Grants Program recipients:
Commercial Charter Grant recipients:
* Queensland Seafood Industry Assoc - Queensland-wide
* Fraser Isle Spanner Crab - Southern Queensland
* Wren Fishing - Gulf ofCarpentaria
* Queensland Oyster Growers Association -Moreton Bay
* NathanRynn - Queensland east coast
Community Grant recipients (small):
* Townsville Game Fishing Club (TGFC) - North Queensland
* Carpentaria Shire Council - Far North Queensland
* Tully State High School - Far North Queensland
* Walloon State School - South East Queensland
* Mate-Ship Limited -South East Queensland
* Junior Anglers Association - South East Queensland
* Hervey Bay Amateur Fishing Club - Wide Bay Burnett
* Sunshine Coast Game Fishing Club - South East Queensland
* Education Queensland (Gladstone State High School) - Central Queensland
* Queensland Youth Connections Indigenous Corporation - North Queensland
* Sunshine ButterfliesCommunity - South East Queensland
* Enviro Fish Inc - Central Queensland
* Caloundra Power Boat Club Fishing Club - South East Queensland
* Southport Amateur Fishing Club - South East Queensland
* Bowen State High School - North Queensland
* Desert Channel Queensland - Central Queensland
Community Grant recipients (large):
* Robbie Porter (OzFish) - South East Queensland
* BillSawynok (InfoFish) - Queensland-wide
* DavidSternberg (BMRG) - Wide Bay
* JohnSteinberger (Mt Morgan Fish Restocking) - Central Queensland
https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/recreational/community-fishing-grants
https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/fisheries/industry/grants
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