Port Phillip Bay fishermen fear legislation will spell the end of their industry

By Darren Gray
Updated November 30 2015 - 2:08am, first published November 29 2015 - 12:15am
Phil McAdam is the third generation of his family to work as a commercial fisherman in Port Phillip Bay: "It's not a job, it's a way of life." Photo: Jason South
Phil McAdam is the third generation of his family to work as a commercial fisherman in Port Phillip Bay: "It's not a job, it's a way of life." Photo: Jason South

As a young secondary school student at the local technical school, Phil McAdam had a well-practised morning routine. It had nothing to do with homework, school assembly or kicking the footy before class.

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