Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The discolouration of the sharks is thought to be due to parasites, and samples have been taken by Fisheries Queensland and sent away for confirmation. When the turbidity trigger values associated with dredging have been exceeded, action has been taken in accordance with the approved water quality management plan. Throughout the Queensland east coast, a closed season applies to barramundi from midday 11 November to midday 1 February.