19 Indonesian nationals plead guilty to illegal fishing in Australian waters

The master of one vessel was subject to a good behaviour bond imposed for previous similar offending. The current matters breached that undertaking and he was re-sentenced to one month imprisonment.

On the current matters, he received two additional one-month terms of imprisonment, to be served concurrently, and a AU$5,000 (US$3,300) recognisance order to be of good behaviour for a period of two years.

The master of another vessel received a AU$6,000 (US$4,000) recognisance order to be of good behaviour for a period of three years.