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Australian seafood in high demand for Lunar New Year

Abalone diver Stephen Binney working to meet demand from China

Abalone diver Stephen Binney working to meet demand from China Source: SBS

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Demand from China for live lobster and abalone over Lunar New Year is at the highest it’s ever been.

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