John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Moller, CRC Representative for Division 1, about local policy implementation following a forum where upset residents expressed their opposition to a proposed fishing ban on the Cairns Esplanade.
Sep 18, 2023, 02:27 AM
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Moller, CRC Representative for Division 1, about local policy implementation following a forum where upset residents expressed their opposition to a proposed fishing ban on the Cairns Esplanade.
Cr. Moller confirmed that there have been no complaints made by residents against Esplanade fishers and that the controversial recommendations came internally from council staff who allegedly witnessed unsafe fishing behaviour, and proposed the idea for consultation.
The community's backlash and opposition have been loud and conspicuous, and it's being highly speculated that an outright ban is unlikely.
Cr. Moller confirmed that there have been no complaints made by residents against Esplanade fishers and that the controversial recommendations came internally from council staff who allegedly witnessed unsafe fishing behaviour, and proposed the idea for consultation.
The community's backlash and opposition have been loud and conspicuous, and it's being highly speculated that an outright ban is unlikely.