The problem of foreign boats is looking for a solution in Australia

Because of the abundance of fish along the northern Australian coast, the federal government has been facing a major problem for years represented by foreign boats that illegally cross the borders to obtain the abundant good, but during the recent period the matter has reached an unprecedented increase.

In recent months, the federal government has increased financial resources to try to intercept foreign boats, creating a “cat and mouse” game extending across tens of thousands of kilometers of coastline, according to ABC. Australia.

 

Fish stocks Over the past year, more than 100 fishermen have been arrested and prosecuted, most of them coming from poor communities in Indonesia, seeking some money for a better life, and some of them will return to Their home countries after serving a prison term in Australia.

 

Big Adventure Australia is also working to provide educational programs in Indonesia to prevent boat crews from venturing into Australian waters, which pose a great danger to their lives, due to the rugged terrain of the region with huge tides, And crocodiles, sharks, deep mud, high temperatures and humidity.

Australian Border Force Supervisor Justin Donaldson confirmed that there were fishermen who drowned due to illegal trips and inside hurricane storms. A number of them were devoured by crocodiles, but that did not stop them.

 

Laws and Boundaries The current memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries in 1974 allows Indonesian fishing crews to practice “traditional” fishing. In an area of ​​20,000 square kilometers along the maritime border, most fishermen nevertheless use banned motor boats that travel greater distances.

According to experts, this matter requires a re-evaluation of current laws and borders, noting that one of the problems is Related to the MOU and its amendments is that it is essentially outdated, along with providing alternative livelihood programs for Indonesian fishermen that will be tailored to suit the needs and circumstances of each geographical area.

 

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