{"id":2267,"date":"2018-11-15T20:49:05","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T09:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vrfish.com.au\/?page_id=2267"},"modified":"2020-08-27T17:08:15","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T06:08:15","slug":"the-parties-speak","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vrfish.com.au\/2018-state-election\/the-parties-speak\/","title":{"rendered":"The Parties Speak"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the lead up to the 2018 Victorian election, VRFish has been engaging with various State political parties and advocating how they can make fishing better for all of Victoria\u2019s 838,000 recreational fishers. VRFish launched an 8 point plan<\/a> to make fishing better<\/em> <\/strong>in the lead up to the Victorian State Election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VRFish is an apolitical, non-profit organisation and the purpose of the checklist is to ensure future recreational fishing policies<\/span> of Victorian political parties are clear to the 838,000 recreational fishers of Victoria, a<\/span>nd so that you can make your own judgement and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Reference Checklist Against VRFish 2018 State Election Policy<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
VRFish Policy\/Strategy<\/th>The Greens<\/th>Labor<\/th>Liberal-Nationals<\/th>Shooters, Fishers and Farmers<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Invest $30 million into a habitat fund for on-ground fish habitat action.<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
100% return of recreational boating and registration and licence fees into a Trust Fund<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Establish on single expertise-based agency to oversee, build and maintain our boating infrastructure<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fair and respectful compulsory buy-out of commercial netting in Gippsland Lakes<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fish Recovery Plan for Gippsland Lakes<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recognise Victoria\u2019s fishing peak bodies in providing a single and independent voice of the fishing sector<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Build a purpose built native fish hatchery in northern Victoria<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Investigate feasibility for a marine and estuarine fish hatchery<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$10 million to restart Victoria\u2019s purpose-built artificial reef and FADs network<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maintain current fish stocking rates and continue to develop new fisheries<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support a VRFish access program<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Allow on-water access to Tullaroop Reservoir by electric motors, canoes and kayaks<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Review the allocation of funds from the Recreational Fishing Trust Account<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Empower recreational fishers by investing in education programs, extension, training and leadership<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Return to Co-management principles<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Create 10 year Blueprint for Victorian Fisheries<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fisheries Regulation 2009 review formally involving peak bodies<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
Legend<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t
Yes, supported<\/th>Partial support\/positive<\/th>Unsure<\/th>No<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This information has been compiled in good faith. This information is based on responses against the VRFish 2018 election policy with information received directly from the political party and obtained from public announcements. We strongly recommend this information is read in conjunction with detailed responses available below and the complete set of all policies obtained directly from political parties. This information is not intended to be a how to vote guide. Any errors or discrepancies can be reported to info@staging.paulkellycreative.com.au.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detailed Responses<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Greens Victoria<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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