About this episode

The episode explores the challenges and responsibilities of NSW Fisheries Officers in managing aquatic resources.

In this episode of the PSA CPSU NSW Podcast, host Troy Wright sits down with District Fisheries Officers John Staines and Terry Steele to uncover the multifaceted and often dangerous reality of protecting Australia’s aquatic resources. Operating from both the coastal regions of Maclean and the inland waterways of Bathurst, these officers manage everything from recreational bag limits to complex commercial industries involving prawns, crabs, and even the specialized eel trade. The discussion d...

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Host: Troy Wright

Guests: John Steins, Terry Steel

Topics covered

• NSW Fisheries
• aquatic resources
• fisheries management
• recreational fishing
• commercial fishing

Keywords

• fishing regulations
• coastal regions
• inland waterways
• prawn trade
• eel trade

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Inside the World of NSW

Places: Australia, Maclean, Bathurst

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