SOUTH East fisher Peter Dunnicliff has been elected to the Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council.
Mr Dunnicliff was one of four new members from across South Australia who have been elected to the State’s key recreational fishing advisory body.
Following an independent nomination and open public election process Peter Dunnicliff from Millicent, Geoff Gallasch from Meningie, Timothy Doyle from Port Lincoln and Lisa Michalanney from Adelaide have been appointed until July 2023.
Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development David Basham congratulated the new members who were elected from a diverse field of candidates.
“The Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council is the peak representative body which provides the State Government with advice on the needs and interests of recreational fishers across South Australia”, Minster Basham said.
“Fishing is a key driver for our state economy as we know when people fish, they also tend to spend money by staying at local hotels, eating at local restaurants, visiting local tackle shops which all supports local jobs.
“Given the economic benefits and social rewards of recreational fishing for so many South Australians, these new members have will have an important role on behalf of the recreational fishing community as we all work together to act in the best interests of the fishery and community.
“I congratulate the successful candidates who will add their voices to a council that provides me with advice and input from the recreational fishing community on fisheries initiatives, management and policy.
“I look forward to working with them, in addition to the five other council members and the independent Chair Sharon Starick.”
