What are the key principles of the Aboriginal Fishing Strategy?
· Sustainability and biodiversity objectives are paramount. The recognition of Aboriginal fishing rights and practices does not exceed the obligation to protect fish for future generations. • Aboriginal people have continuing rights and responsibilities as the first people of Western Australia, including traditional ownership and connection to land and waters. • Strategies must be consistent with the objects of the Fish Resources Management Act 1994, Pearling Act 1990 and the Native Title Act 1993. • Strategies must be consistent with a holistic, integrated approach to fisheries management and be accountable within an Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) reporting framework. • Strategies must be practical and able to be implemented within the existing legal, political and social structures of Western Australia.
