Slavery in our seas banned

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In its last before the elections, today outlawed the practices behind slave-like practices in waters.

From May 2016, charter fishing vessels (FCV) โ€“ some of which have committed human rights and labour abuses โ€“ will have to New Zealand flags and obey New Zealand laws.

is excellent. I've written many times on this subject, demanding change. I was delighted when the Government announced they would requite ships catching NZ quota to be flagged in NZ, and it is great to see that decision given legislative force.

The abuses on some FCVs were horrendous โ€“ sexual abuse, near indenture, wages with illegal deductions. These may still happen in some areas, but no longer in NZ waters by boats catching NZ quota.

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