Responsible Fishing
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National Recreational Fishing Code of Practice:
The national recrational fishing code of practice guides Australian recreational fishers to make responsible decisions in the pursuit of their passion.
Scope:
This Foundation Document for the National Recreational Fishing Code of Practice applies to
all recreational fishing pursuits, including those undertaken in freshwater, estuarine and marine
environments.
Themes:
Code of Practice has an emphasis on “respect”, “responsibility” and sustainability. This emphasis and the key principles are reflected in the following themes:
- Fishing
- Interaction
- Stewardship
- Habitats
