News Brief: English
Summary
Three men charged after dumping 200kg of shark heads outside the office of Western Australia’s Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis. The act was a protest against a permanent ban on commercial demersal fishing set to begin on January 1.
Key Points
- Protest Action: Shark heads of multiple species and inscribed fishing overalls were left at the minister’s Margaret River office.
- Protesters’ Stance: Organizers say the government ignored their concerns, ending fishing careers and hurting small businesses.
- Government Response: The minister’s office defends the ban as necessary for fish stocks, following consultation and backed by a $29.2 million support package.
- Fishing Ban Details: From Jan 1, an indefinite commercial ban and an 18-month recreational ban on demersal species along a 900km stretch of coast.
- Legal Consequences: Three men face charges including depositing litter, trespass, and drug/firearm offenses. Court dates set for January 22.
- Ongoing Tension: Protesters warn this is “just the start,” with more demonstrations planned.
新闻简报：中文
摘要
三名男子因在西澳大利亚州渔业部长杰基·贾维斯办公室外倾倒200公斤鲨鱼头而被起诉。此举是为了抗议将于1月1日生效的永久性商业底层鱼类捕捞禁令。
关键点
- 抗议行动：多种鲨鱼的头颅以及写有字句的捕鱼连体服被留在部长位于玛格丽特河的办公室外。
- 抗议者立场：组织者称政府无视他们的关切，终结了渔民的职业生涯并损害了小企业。
- 政府回应：部长办公室为禁令辩护，称其为保护鱼类种群所必需，且经过磋商并配有2920万澳元的支持计划。
- 捕捞禁令详情：从1月1日起，在900公里长的西海岸沿线，对底层鱼类实施无限期商业禁捕和18个月的休闲禁捕。
- 法律后果：三名男子被指控乱扔垃圾、非法侵入及毒品/枪支相关罪行。法庭日期定于1月22日。
- 持续紧张：抗议者警告这“仅仅是个开始”，计划未来进行更多抗议活动。
Original Article Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-29/shark-heads-dumped-outside-jackie-jarvis-office-fisheries/106184674