MORNINGTON Peninsula Shire councillors have raised the alarm over recent changes proposed by the Victorian Fisheries Authority, warning fewer officers would lead to a “much higher risk” of illegal fishing and habitat destruction. Cr Max Patton successfully moved a motion at the council’s March 11 meeting expressing concerns over the VFA’s restructure which would see a significant reduction in fisheries officer positions and enforcement capacity across Victoria, including Port Phillip Bay. In February the VFA proposed to close its Mornington station and replace it with a “community office” in Carrum (Fisheries office closure sparks concern of weak compliance, The News…
Tuesday, April 22
