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New South Wales is poised to shut down commercial abalone fishing from Bundeena to Eden, citing catastrophic stock declines and rampant illegal harvesting—estimated at 25–35 tonnes annually—that’s outpacing recovery. While the government slashes legal catches by 40% and offers compensation up to $378,000 to 41 shareholders, fishermen and industry groups call it inadequate and unfair, blaming inaction on illegal fishing. Indigenous title holders, though supportive of the closure, argue they’re scapegoated for commercial overfishing. Tensions rise as advocates push to redirect funds toward habitat restoration, and stakeholders await a parliamentary inquiry to resolve the crisis.

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