The Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment has warned recreational anglers and members of the public that fishing by means of remote-controlled and motorised equipment remains illegal.
According to the Department, in February last 2022, it was alerted to devices, including bait-carrying drones, bait carrying remote-controlled boats and other remotely-operated vehicles that were being used by recreational anglers to illegally catch fish and sharks.
According to the department, opinion from Senior Counsel states that the application for leave to appeal does not invalidate the 24 February 2022 notification.