Lake Illawarra fisherman’s fight goes to Parliament

Andrew Pearson
Updated August 28 2016 - 7:47am, first published 6:00am
FIGHT: Fisherman Paul Heron with son Tyson, 3. Mr Heron has fished Lake Illawarra for 20 years, but fears for the future amid commercial fishing reforms. Picture: Adam McLean
FIGHT: Fisherman Paul Heron with son Tyson, 3. Mr Heron has fished Lake Illawarra for 20 years, but fears for the future amid commercial fishing reforms. Picture: Adam McLean

“It doesn’t matter what we say, they’ve made their decision already.”

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Andrew Pearson

Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.

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