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23 Aug 2011

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Hayden Donnell, New Zealand Herald

Fish bait for meals? Inquiry begins [New Zealand]

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The Government has launched a[n] investigation into foreign-charter fishing companies amid allegations crew are being subjected to physical, mental and sexual abuse in New Zealand waters. Fisheries Minister…and Labour Minister…announced a "comprehensive" Ministerial Inquiry into the operation of fishing vessels, including foreign-charter vessels, in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone waters. It would question whether labour practices on fishing vessels were damaging New Zealand's international reputation. The inquiry would also uncover information on whether the vessels had an acceptable and equitable working environment and returned profits to New Zealand…The company at the centre of most of the allegations, Sajo Oyang Corporation, has rejected the claims describing them as "bizarre"...

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