MP calls for ban on cockle fishing in Lake Illawarra

Andrew Pearson
Updated January 9 2019 - 8:38pm, first published 5:00pm
Fishers collect cockles at Lake Illawarra last week. Shellharbour MP Anna Watson has called for a temporary ban on cockle fishing to prevent “irreparable damage" to the lake's ecosystem. Picture: Robert Peet
Fishers collect cockles at Lake Illawarra last week. Shellharbour MP Anna Watson has called for a temporary ban on cockle fishing to prevent “irreparable damage" to the lake's ecosystem. Picture: Robert Peet

Member for Shellharbour Anna Watson has called for a temporary ban on cockle collecting amid concerns overfishing is causing “irreparable damage” to Lake Illawarra.

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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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