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Fines tripled for dugong and turtle killers
News Mail
14 November 2013
THE Federal Government has tripled the fine for people convicted of killing protected dugongs and turtles under Commonwealth environment laws.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday introduced the bill in the House, which will up penalties for killing, trading or interfering with the protected species. Read more
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