Permanent Commercial Demersal Fishing Ban Begins for Large Part of WA

After more than 55 years in the industry, Bunbury fisherman Nicholas Soulos's boat will not be heading out today.
A permanent ban on commercial demersal fishing has come into effect along a large stretch of the Western Australian coastline, and it is having an immediate impact.
"I asked for some emergency funding for the skipper and crew of the boat so they can enjoy Christmas and be able to pay their mortgages come the middle of January and pay their rent come the first week in January...
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