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Shane Jones Doubles Down After Criticism over $50k Fine for Leaking Fishing Footage

Justice Ministry officials said the penalty was unreasonable and urged a $5,000 to $10,000 cap instead.

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The Justice Ministry, Commerce Commission and Office of the Ombudsman have all sounded alarm bells over the Government’s controversial new fishing law...

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Shane Jones doubles down after criticism over $50k fine for leaking fishing footage

The Justice Ministry, Commerce Commission and Office of the Ombudsman have all sounded alarm bells over the Government’s controversial new fishing law...

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Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice for fines related to leaking fishing boat footage

Documents reveal the minister was told the proposed maximum fine, five times a Privacy Act breach penalty, was "unreasonable".

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