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Dane Van Der Neut
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Join date: Feb 20, 2025
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I've been steering a prawn trawler since 2007, dedicating my life to the challenges and rewards of commercial fishing. Since 2011, I've also been at the forefront of fighting against radical government reforms that threaten the sustainability and fairness of our industry. Recently, I embraced filmmaking to document the gritty reality and inspiring stories behind our work on the water. I couldn’t imagine a more fulfilling career—one where I not only earn my living at sea but also champion the cause of preserving our marine heritage for future generations.
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Apr 28, 2026 ∙ 10 min
Bottom Trawling and the Myth of Zero-Harm Food
Bottom trawling is often judged against an imaginary zero-harm food system. But every source of food has an impact. The real question is whether Australian trawl fisheries are measured honestly, and whether the imported seafood or substitute products that replace them face the same scrutiny.
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Apr 8, 2026 ∙ 4 min
The Diesel Spot Market Is Crushing Small Operators
The diesel spot market is becoming a major pressure point for small fishers, farmers and regional operators. While governments focus on bowser prices and retail optics, many smaller businesses are being pushed into inflated wholesale fuel channels that threaten food production, transport capacity and the survival of independent operators.
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Apr 2, 2026 ∙ 7 min
Net Zero and the Slow Collapse of Australian Sovereignty
Blaming Trump for Australia’s weakness is lazy. The deeper problem is decades of policy that hollowed out our ability to manufacture, refine fuel and protect domestic food production. When even small commercial fishers could be blocked from fuelling their boats, Australian sovereignty is already in trouble.
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