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Hudson Creek Boat Ramp Open For Boaties
Friday, 24 April 2009 09:30
Great news for Top End fishermen with the Territory Government today officially opening the $3.2 million Hudson Creek Boat Ramp.

Government Minister, Rob Knight said the new state of the art ramp will be open to boaties from today and will replace the old East Arm ramp.
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Community Consultation for Palmerston Boat Ramp Upgrade
Thursday, 09 April 2009 09:30
The Northern Territory Government will invest $5 million in fishing infrastructure around the Territory in 2009/10, part of that funding will be the $4 million upgrade for the Palmerston Boat Ramp.

Today the Government announced it will establish a Working Group to consult with the community about the proposed upgrade.

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Government buys back commercial barramundi licence
Sunday, 01 March 2009 09:30
The Northern Territory Government is delivering on its election commitment to buy back commercial fishing licences to ensure the long term sustainability of our fish stocks.

Speaking at the AGM of the Amateur Fishermen’s Association of the Northern Territory (AFANT), Minister for Fisheries, Kon Vatskalis, announced the Government has bought back one commercial barramundi licence and is negotiating to purchase another two.

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Recreational Fishing Survey begins
Monday, 02 February 2009 09:30
The fishing habits of Territorians will be put under the spotlight as part of a comprehensive survey to gauge current levels of participation, the overall catch and how long anglers spend indulging in the popular pastime.

The NT Recreational Fishing Survey is now underway and will run until March 2010 involving a phone survey of Territory residents.

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Barramundi Season Begins
Sunday, 01 February 2009 09:30
Barramundi Season Begins The Northern Territory’s 2009 barramundi season officially opens tomorrow.

The Minister for Fisheries, Kon Vatskalis, said the commercial barramundi fishery operates from 1 February to 30 September each year hooking an average of 1000 tonnes of barramundi and threadfin salmon, valued at around $5 million.

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