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Article ID: 179
Last updated: 09 Dec, 2009
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RSPCA Australia considers that the available scientific evidence demonstrates that fish are capable of experiencing pain and suffering. Anglers should therefore treat fish humanely and avoid practices that have the potential to cause pain, injury or suffering during capture, handling, killing or release. |
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RSPCA Australia believes that angling should only be conducted in waterways where free-running fish can escape and the fish is either immediately released (provided the hook injury is minimal and will not compromise survival) or humanely killed. |
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RSPCA Australia supports the compulsory regulation of a code of practice for the welfare of fish caught by angling which is based on current evidence regarding the capacity of fish to experience pain and suffering. Compliance with this code must be a condition of recreational fishing licences. |
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