ABC News – Australia ·australia ·3 hours ago

Video shows father and son illegally scuttling boat off NSW South Coast

Mark Anthony and Marcus Clem McDermott were fined $15,000 each on charges of illegally scuttling their fishing vessel, the Maria Louise K, off the NSW South Coast in January 2023. Footage showing the sinking, played in court, confirmed their involvement. This case marks the first application of the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981 in Australia.

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