News from Marine Queensland

STOLEN MOTOR

A Yamaha 30HML Long Shaft boat motor was stolen from the Seventeen Mile Rocks area over Christmas. The engine's serial number is 1048 316. If you have any informatoin on this motor please contact Marine Queensland on 07 3390 4657.

Coral Sea 'No Take' Zone a Very Real Threat: Boswell

The Nationals' Senator Ron Boswell believes that a Coral Sea ‘No Take' zone is a very real threat after the Rudd Government's successful proclamation of the Coral Sea Conservation Zone.

Speaking at a public meeting organised by those opposed to the proclamation Senator Boswell said that "Pew has won this first battle, but the war to save fishing industry jobs still rages."

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Marine Finance Industry Australia Training Takes Off!

Marine Finance Industry Australia (MFIA) in collaboration with Marine Queensland (MQ) has released its sales training pilot to its dealer and broker network. The pilot program aimed at providing the sales sector with key tools to enhance the way they do business.

"The initial stages of the program have passed with flying colours, Don Jones (MQ General Manager) and I have been working at developing a process that will benefit the industry, we indentified that sales, is one of the key areas" stated Julian Rewi