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Burke extends super-trawler ban

Burke extends super-trawler ban

19 November 2012, 15:37 PM

Australia | A ban on commercial fishing in Australian waters by the super trawler Abel Tasman will be extended for two years while the environmental impacts are assessed, the federal government says. Read more

Tasmania fired up over super-trawler

Tasmania fired up over super-trawler

03 September 2012, 8:32 AM

Australia | Seafish Tasmania is reconsidering its plan to base controversial super-trawler Margiris in Devonport in Tasmania, where opposition is running high, reports Luke Waters.
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Factbox: The debate around super-trawler 'Margiris'

Factbox: The debate around super-trawler 'Margiris'

30 August 2012, 18:00 PM

Asia-Pacific | A super-trawler set to operate in the Tasman Sea has caused controversy, with protests being held in different parts of Australia. We look at both sides of the debate surrounding super-trawler Margiris.
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Super-trawler petition goes to parliament

Super-trawler petition goes to parliament

15 August 2012, 13:19 PM

Australia | The Greens are taking federal parliamentary action against a Dutch-owned super-trawler protesters fear will deplete fishing stocks. Read more