TassieTiger wrote:So having a typical Xmas argument and wondering what ppl think ?
Recent amendments to fishing legislation now states the number allowed at home of certain species...
in case of say sharks (example only, not actual numbers) - your allowed to catch 2 fish per person, per boat but are only allowed to have 3 fish in the house.
So this means if a father/son go fishing and catch their quota, they have to dispose / give away a fish on the way home??
So, these fishery inspectors have apparent “police” like powers and can attend your home at any time with a warrant and enforce said warrant just as the police would...
This lead to a question - could a fisheries inspector demand to see inside your gun safe or personal safe or other locked cabinet - if they deemed that you might be hiding something aligned with their warrant / inspection powers ?
I am arguing no way - surely not, but the other side is saying that the fishy inspectors (or any person deemed a “peace maker”) can look anywhere they want, if their warrant Is worded in a manner that’s open to interpretation such ie “any locked or unlocked area Or container that may be used to hide quota or illegally obtained marine animals...” etc...
Thoughts??
TassieTiger wrote:So I’m out camping with a few ppl, on the coast.
A fisheries inspector comes along and asks to look in the boat, in the esky and in the cooler. He finds a few cray fish and then wants to look in the locked fire arms rescepticle that I’ve bolted into my Ute - is he allowed ? No warrant, no LEO. He has cause - he is looking for under size fish, but is he legally allowed?
duncan61 wrote::crazy: I know you are tassie but you put sharks in your gun safe????????
bigfellascott wrote:TassieTiger wrote:So I’m out camping with a few ppl, on the coast.
A fisheries inspector comes along and asks to look in the boat, in the esky and in the cooler. He finds a few cray fish and then wants to look in the locked fire arms rescepticle that I’ve bolted into my Ute - is he allowed ? No warrant, no LEO. He has cause - he is looking for under size fish, but is he legally allowed?
Just open the bloody thing and stop being a dick about it, all he wants to do is check to see that nothings in there that shouldn't be and I assume you or your friends are doing the right thing so what's the prob?
TassieTiger wrote:So I’m out camping with a few ppl, on the coast.
A fisheries inspector comes along and asks to look in the boat, in the esky and in the cooler. He finds a few cray fish and then wants to look in the locked fire arms rescepticle that I’ve bolted into my Ute - is he allowed ? No warrant, no LEO. He has cause - he is looking for under size fish, but is he legally allowed?
TassieTiger wrote:So having a typical Xmas argument and wondering what ppl think ?
Recent amendments to fishing legislation now states the number allowed at home of certain species...
in case of say sharks (example only, not actual numbers) - your allowed to catch 2 fish per person, per boat but are only allowed to have 3 fish in the house.
So this means if a father/son go fishing and catch their quota, they have to dispose / give away a fish on the way home??
So, these fishery inspectors have apparent “police” like powers and can attend your home at any time with a warrant and enforce said warrant just as the police would...
This lead to a question - could a fisheries inspector demand to see inside your gun safe or personal safe or other locked cabinet - if they deemed that you might be hiding something aligned with their warrant / inspection powers ?
I am arguing no way - surely not, but the other side is saying that the fishy inspectors (or any person deemed a “peace maker”) can look anywhere they want, if their warrant Is worded in a manner that’s open to interpretation such ie “any locked or unlocked area Or container that may be used to hide quota or illegally obtained marine animals...” etc...
Thoughts??
duncan61 wrote::crazy: I know you are tassie but you put sharks in your gun safe????????
Bigjobss wrote:TassieTiger wrote:So having a typical Xmas argument and wondering what ppl think ?
Recent amendments to fishing legislation now states the number allowed at home of certain species...
in case of say sharks (example only, not actual numbers) - your allowed to catch 2 fish per person, per boat but are only allowed to have 3 fish in the house.
So this means if a father/son go fishing and catch their quota, they have to dispose / give away a fish on the way home??
So, these fishery inspectors have apparent “police” like powers and can attend your home at any time with a warrant and enforce said warrant just as the police would...
This lead to a question - could a fisheries inspector demand to see inside your gun safe or personal safe or other locked cabinet - if they deemed that you might be hiding something aligned with their warrant / inspection powers ?
I am arguing no way - surely not, but the other side is saying that the fishy inspectors (or any person deemed a “peace maker”) can look anywhere they want, if their warrant Is worded in a manner that’s open to interpretation such ie “any locked or unlocked area Or container that may be used to hide quota or illegally obtained marine animals...” etc...
Thoughts??
Wait what the fishing ammendments dictate how many fish you can have in your freezer? Wtf is this bullcrap?
All I can think of is how do you practically police the amount of fish someone has. I have fillets of god knows how many diffrerent fish from the last year in mine, go ahead and DNA test them I guess. One bronze whaler shark in my freezer is about 20kg of fillets.
TassieTiger wrote:The speeding dribble is a personal hate...it’s not about safety in any way, shape or form.
As a motorcycle instructor I was also trained up by AAMI to teach young drivers (under 25) about stopping distances, sliding, collision avoidance, car control, etc - there were 3 trainers per 4 students.
We were paid a pittance but believed we were making a difference.
AAMI covered our wages and the govt paid the $100 a weekend for the venue.
The course ran for 2 years and AAMI reported the stats RE ppl having done the course - improvements were so huge, they offered a lifetime 25% insurance discount for attendees who completed said course.
But - government said venue was to expensive and cancelled their contribution...I could give many similar examples. Nope - the govt speeding rant is about revenue raising but using safety blurbs as to bewilder the “sheep”.
I challenge every single speeding fine I or my family get - not that we all get a shed load between us - but I’ve managed to get off 5/7 over the last 3 years..because I’m prepared to call them out.
They don’t really care, as long as 99.7% pay up, they will continue their with their revenue raising.
Tthis is one reason I’d like to better understand the powers fisheries have - it does seem that their search powers are endless...
Gaznazdiak wrote:7 speeding fines in 3 years Tas?
You inveterate scofflaw, you.
I'm not preaching the go slow doctrine, I often cruise above the 110, but if you want to go racing about the place Tas, at least get yourself a decent UHF 2-way so you can keep track of the wallopers. In town however, I never go over, no point attracting unwanted attention, plus my vehicle is rather distinctive.
I haven't been pinged in over 15yrs, probably jinxed myself now.
pomemax wrote:may be you should just ring up and ask what the Inspectors roll is :
Inland Fisheries Service
Head Office
17 Back River Rd, New Norfolk, Tasmania 7140
PO Box 575, New Norfolk, Tasmania 7140
Phone (03) 6165 3808
1300 INFISH (1300 463 474)
Fax (03) 6173 0246
Email infish@ifs.tas.gov.au
Website http://www.ifs.tas.gov.au
Manager, Compliance and Operations 0438 338 530 inland fishing price is fing high 5 Season licence – One Adult 1 Rod $360.00
5 Season licence – One Adult 2 Rod $435.00
salt water fishing just saw that you need a licence and that its quiet costly Recreational Fishing Enquiries
Recreational Fisheries Section
1 Franklin Wharf
Hobart TAS 7001
Phone: 03 6165 3233, 1300 720 647
Email: fishing.enquiries@dpipwe.tas.gov.au Standard Licence:
$55.30 - first licence (base fee of $47.40 plus $7.90 for first licence). Each additional licence type - $7.90. up to 9 types of add on,s