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flag Fisherman John Higham chained his boat to protest a shark-fishing ban that cost his livelihood, sparking backlash and political debate.

flag A Western Australian fisherman, John Higham from Geraldton, chained his boat to a government office in protest against a January 1 demersal fishing ban aimed at protecting declining fish stocks. flag Higham, who nets sharks, said the ban ended his livelihood despite not directly targeting shark fishing, leaving him unable to pay his mortgage. flag He criticized unresponsive government communication and said offered compensation of $6,000 undervalued his business, which could earn up to $2,500 on a good day. flag Authorities removed the boat using an angle grinder. flag The ban has drawn widespread backlash, including a prior incident where shark heads were left at Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis’s home. flag Premier Roger Cook defended the ban as necessary for sustainability, citing consultation, while the opposition indicated support for a motion to overturn it.

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