Rangers and traditional owners are calling for more federal surveillance and enforcement in remote waters after finding four Indonesian vessels fishing illegally in nearby creeks last week.
One of several foreign fishing vessels found in West Arnhem Land last week by members of the Garngi rangers. Garngi rangers and traditional owners say illegal fishing in Australia's northern waters could put the area's marine environment and sacred sites at risk.
When Mr Wauchope went back the next day in a helicopter, he and his colleagues were concerned to discover three more foreign boats moored up creeks near the first one. The ranger group called the Australian Border Force to report the sighting, but Mr Wauchope said the boats had quickly moved out of the area where he’d seen them.
"They should be doing more patrolling than the rangers, because our rangers out there, they don't have anything to protect themselves. What happens if they have weapons?" Mr Ryan said the NLC believed tougher penalties were needed to deter illegal fishing, including the destruction of vessels, which used to be more commonplace.
Northern Land Council Foreign Fishing Vessels Rangers Coburg Peninsula Croker Island Boats Fisheries Border Force Biosecurity Garngi Arnhem Land Garngi Rangers Nlc Nt Northern Territory
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coalition Calls for Audit of Indigenous Program SpendingThe Coalition has marked the first anniversary of the failed Voice referendum by renewing calls for a 'forensic audit' of spending on First Nations programs, citing concerns government funds are being wasted.
Read more »
Australia’s voice referendum no vote won’t define Indigenous policy foreverNo other political issue is regarded as defunct because a single attempt at reform failed
Read more »
Fresh calls for speeding fines in Australia to be calculated based on a person's incomeFlat-rate traffic penalties for speeding drivers are unfair and "regressive" particularly in the current cost-of-living crisis, according to a report published by think tank The Australia Institute.
Read more »
Australia Calls for Ceasefire as Middle East Tensions EscalateAustralia has renewed its calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East following escalating tensions after the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli strike. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted both the human cost and potential economic consequences of a broader conflict, while Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasized that violence will not bring peace or security.
Read more »
Australia joins calls for ceasefire across Israel-Lebanon borderSarah Ferguson presents Australia's premier daily current affairs program, delivering agenda-setting public affairs journalism and interviews that hold the powerful to account. Plus political analysis from Laura Tingle.
Read more »
IMF Calls for Australia to Overhaul Tax System, Scrap Billions in ConcessionsThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) recommends Australia restructure its tax system by eliminating billions of dollars in capital gains and superannuation concessions to lessen high personal and company income tax rates. They argue this will create a more equitable and efficient system.
Read more »