Controversial fisheries amendment Bill delayed after Shane Jones request

Calls For Fisheries Amendment Bill To Be Dropped Completely

Fisheries Minister Shane Jones today confirmed he would delay the Bill until after the election.

Controversial fishing bill dead in the water: Shane Jones says ‘disharmony’ to blame

Fishing Minister Shane Jones has conceded defeat for his controversial bill which would have ensured that footage from fishing boat cameras could not be released publicly.

Controversial fisheries amendment Bill delayed after Shane Jones request

Jones says the Bill could use some more "panel beating", and acknowledges there hadn't been a lot of harmony across Parliament or the industry about it.

Controversial fisheries reforms abandoned, minister cites ‘disharmony’ in Parliament

Controversial fisheries reform led by New Zealand First minister Shane Jones is being abandoned.