April 7, 2025
As we continue to advocate against the proposed mass retrenchment of Fisheries Officers, you can show your continuing support for Fisheries Officers by signing the Parliamentary Petition linked here.
View the details of the Parliamentary Petition below.
Petition: Closure of fisheries stations in Metro Melbourne
Issue:
We the undersigned residents of Victoria draw to the attention of the House that proposed cuts to the Victorian Fisheries Authority will leave the state’s fish stocks, marine parks and protected wildlife species virtually unprotected and vulnerable to widespread illegal fishing.
Action:
We, the undersigned residents of Victoria therefore request that the Legislative Assembly of Victoria call on the Victorian Government not to close 5 Fisheries Stations in Metro Melbourne or cut 73 fisheries officer’s jobs across the state, severely compromising Victoria’s ability to protect its marine life and enforce fishing regulations. These cuts threaten the sustainability of our commercial and recreational fisheries as well as severely impacting the protection of iconic Victorian marine species.
Legislative Assembly Petition: #202509 | closes 19 September 2025
The petition is sponsored by Sam Groth, Shadow Minister for Outdoor Recreation.
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