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Do the recent test results mean that the commercial fishing ban will be lifted?

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Do the recent test results mean that the commercial fishing ban will be lifted?

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No, the commercial fishing ban will remain as the results from commercial species such as squid, bream and prawns still show elevated dioxin levels. However, some initial arrangements have been made to give commercial fishers who accepted the voluntary buyout offer the first option to re-enter the relevant fishery subject to appropriate conditions, if the harbour is found to be safe for commercial harvest in the future.

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