Public voting to fill four of nine positions on the Minister’s Recreational Fishing Advisory Council has opened.

Peter Dunnicliff from Millicent and Meningie’s Geoff Gallasch are among the candidates to fill the roles on the council, which is the state’s peak recreational fishing advisory body.

Guided by an independent chair, it provides direct feedback and advice to the State Government on recreational fishing development, initiatives and policies.

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development David Basham encouraged the recreational fishing community to cast their vote on who will represent them on this important committee.

“The MRFAC provides crucial advice to the Marshall Government on behalf of the recreational fishing community to help grow and develop recreational fishing in this state,” Minister Basham said.

“A total of 15 nominations were received, with an independent panel assessing those to determine that all of them are eligible candidates.

“The responsibility of these roles is significant.

“Fishing greatly impacts the regions, supports the local economy and creates jobs.

“I urge anyone with an interest in recreational fishing to go online and make the most of this important opportunity to have a say in who represents them on this significant body.”

Three of the positions are for general representation, while the fourth specifically represents the South East region of South Australia.

Voting closes on October 22.

Visit www.yousay.sa.gov.au/fishing – an authentication process, including the provision of a verification code, must be undertaken to enrol as a voter.