The Malinauskas Labor Government has delivered on its election commitment to reduce licence fees for the Rock Lobster fishery by 50% for 2022–23.
The fee reduction is a practical and fast way for the State Government to assist the South Australian Rock Lobster fishery, who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption to the Chinese market, events well beyond their control.
It has also been welcomed by industry with Executive Officer of the South Australian Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fishing Association (SANZRLFA) Mr Kyri Toumazos, stating that the fee reduction has "created a positive response amongst the sector and has provided a collaborative operating environment between industry and the Government" (SANZRLFA media release 6 June 2022).
Rock lobster licence holders will soon receive these savings through their annual fee notice for 2022–23.