FED: Fischer defends Hill over Queensland Nationals

AAP General News (Australia)
01-15-1999
FED: Fischer defends Hill over Queensland Nationals

By Debra Way

OAKEY, Qld, Jan 15 AAP - National Party leader Tim Fischer today came to the defence of
Liberal cabinet colleague Environment Minister Robert Hill over his handling of key policies
related to the Great Barrier Reef.

Senator Hill has announced increased fines for illegal prawn trawling within the Great
Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) areas.

But Queensland Nationals have expressed anger at Senator Hill over the issue and say he has
threatened to take control of prawn trawling on the reef.

Senator …