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Federal Govt 'hiding' illegal fishing threat
 The West Australian Premier has accused the Federal Government of not being honest about the threat posed by illegal fishermen in Australian waters.It is understood a Commonwealth report has revealed the Government is concerned illegal fishing has links to terrorism, weapons and people smuggling. The report paints a far more serious picture than what the Federal Government has admitted publicly. Geoff Gallop says Prime Minister John Howard needs to be open about the issue. "I've met with Commonwealth officials on this, I've met with the Prime Minister," he said. "They always give you the impression that things are in hand and in control but clearly this report indicates that the matters that have been raised by the intelligence gathering are much more serious than the Commonwealth has even let on before." Posted by: God Save The World AKA Oztralian 2005-10-29 |
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