Geelong Star works off Batemans Bay

“I can’t say how disappointed I am that the federal government agency responsible for fisheries is allowing this operation off Batemans Bay and the Far South Coast,” Mr Constance said in a social media post.

“Our region deserves the same protections as other areas.

“I am going to maintain pressure on Canberra about this.

“People are furious.”

Mr Constance’s sentiments were echoed by a Bay Post/Moruya Examiner reader who sent the picture above, taken on Sunday.

See Letters page.