Proposed fishing limits threaten Clarence coastal businesses

Key points

• Clarence MP Richie Williamson has called on the NSW Government to reconsider proposed cuts to recreational fishing limits, warning they could hurt coastal tourism and small businesses. Under the proposals, the snapper bag limit would fall from 10 fish to three, and yellowtail kingfish from five to one.
• Williamson has moved a Notice of Motion calling for the changes to be paused and the scientific evidence made public.
• The government has extended public consultation to 15 February 2027.