NEW members of the Recreational Fishing NSW Advisory Council (RFNSW) have been announced.
RFNSW advises the Minister for Primary Industries on key recreational fishing issues in NSW. It is based around a representative model, ensuring the views of regional fishers from across the state are communicated.nRFNSW includes eight regional members, two members with expertise in spearfishing and charter boat fishing and other representatives that benefit the function of the advisory council.
Independent Chair
Prof Johann Bell
Region 1 – Mid & Far North Coast
David Rae
Region 2 – Lower North Coast
Paul Lennon
Region 3 – Sydney & Central Coast
Grahame Williams OAM
Justin Duggan
Region 4 – Illawarra
Vicki Lear
Region 5 – South Coast
Jo-Anne Starling
Region 6 – North West Inland
Matthew Hansen
Region 7 – South West Inland
Karl Mathers
Region 8 – Central & Southern Tablelands
Raymond Tang
Steven Samuels
Charter Boat Fishing
Victor Levett
Spear Fishing
Ian Puckeridge
Social Benefits of Recreational Fishing
Matthew Tripet