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The Carroll Labor Government is backing recreational fishing so it can be enjoyed for generations to come Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa Horne today announced a nearly 1 million investment through the Recreational Fishing Grants Program The program will deliver grants to six projects to improve facilities angler access and fish habitatsThe Victorian Fisheries Authority VFA received nearly 274000 to produce and distribute a range of education tools including the Recreational Fishing Guide and crayfish measuresThe Goulburn Valley Association of Angling Clubs received a 220000 grant to deliver up to 150 tonnes of additional complex woody habitat to improve the fish stock of golden perch and wild redfin at the Waranga Basin The Albert Park Yachting and Angling Club received a 217360 grant to install an additional 200 preseeded oyster triangle structures as part of its shellfish restoration project at Kayakers Reef in Hobsons BayOriginally created in 2024 Kayakers Reef has boosted habitat improved water quality and biodiversity while providing recreational fishers with a hotspot for snapper calamari and whitingThe Red Tag Fly Fishers received a 105000 grant to progress development plans to build the Australian FlyFishing Centre at Fairlea Reserve FairfieldThe West Wimmera Shire Council received a 25866 grant to install a 75metrelong galvanised steel handrail at the Lake Wallace jetty improving angler access and safety The Recreational Fishing Grants Program has funded more than 600 projects worth over 21 million The Program backs Labors 96 million Go Fishing and Boating Plan which aims to position Victoria as Australias premier recreational fishing destination Jess Wilsons LiberalOne Nation Coalition are a threat to recreation fishing through their 40 billion cuts plan making it harder for Victorians to fish and enjoy the best of VictoriaFor more information head to vfavicgovaufishinggrantsQuotes attributable to Minister for Ports and Freight Melissa HorneLabor has invested 6 million into supporting fishing since 2022 to make fishing more accessible for anglers across the stateThe Recreational Fishing Grants Program is being supported by reinvesting funds raised back into recreation fishing and getting more young people involved
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