Abalone poaching surges after fisheries job cuts | 7NEWS
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Abalone poaching has surged in Victoria's coastal waters following mass job cuts that reduced fisheries officers from 26 to just eight statewide. Non-compliance with fisheries laws has jumped to almost 17% since the sackings, with experienced divers warning the legal abalone industry is on the verge of collapse as poachers steal undersized and breeding stock. The government disputes the figures, claiming 90% compliance and doubled convictions, but New South Wales experts warn Victoria faces the same industry devastation they've experienced. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAus
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