TWEED hobby fishers are hoping the change of NSW state government will lead to a reassessment of Tweed's waterways.

Earlier this year the Federal Government identified oceans off the region as an “area for further assessment” as it sought to develop a network of “multiple use” and “no take” marine zones.

Tweed Coast Amateur Fishing Clubs Association secretary, Angela Dennison, agrees there needs to be research into sustainable fishing practices but believes marine park “no go zones” will destroy a way of life for many Australians.

“Everyone deserves a fair chance to eat, work, rest and play on the water,” Ms Dennison said.

“Our Australian population is soaring through the roof.

“Australia needs to eat its own fresh seafood.

“You just can't stop a multi-million dollar industry with one signature.”

The proposed marine park would include south of Tweed Heads to the northern tip of Cape Byron Marine Park.

The closest area would be three nautical miles off shore and the furthest, 44 nautical miles off shore.

Ms Dennison said she understood the need for further research into the fishing industry and can see first-hand the depletion of various fish species.

“We agree that there has to be green zones but it should never have come to this,” she said.

“Let's spend some money on filtration of the sewerage and silt and farming run-off in our estuaries so the fish can breed properly.”

Ms Dennison said she hoped the election of a new state government would open up the discussion.

“The talks that are starting this week with the new state government should put us back on track again,” she said.

Tweed MP Geoff Provest was unavailable for comment when contacted yesterday.