Question Without Notice No. 184 asked in the Legislative Council on 23 March 2011 by Hon Lynn Maclaren
Parliament: 38 Session: 1
SHARK FISHERIES — CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF
MIGRATORY SPECIES OF WILD ANIMALS
184. Hon LYNN MacLAREN to the Minister for Fisheries:
(1) Is the minister aware that Australia has become the fourteenth signatory to the memorandum of understanding on the conservation of migratory sharks under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals?
(2) How will this MOU impact on Western Australia’s shark fisheries?
(3) Is the minister aware that migratory sharks are inherently vulnerable to a number of threats, particularly fishing activities and trade?
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied:
I thank the member for the question.
(1) No.
(2) I will have to take that on notice.
(3) Not applicable.