SHARK FISHING BAN

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (15:15): The minister mentioned the penalties in her answer. To clarify, is the first offence to be dealt with in the way of an expiation notice and, if so, how will subsequent offences be dealt with?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women) (15:15): I understand that, yes, it is in the form of a fine of $315, and further offences are a fine of $21,000.