Protester who dumped shark heads at minister's office willing to go to jail
Mason Jones, the ringleader of a protest against WA's demersal fishing bans, has been fined $1,750 for dumping shark heads outside Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis's office. He expressed his willingness to go to jail for further protest actions, stating he is proud of his actions despite the legal consequences. Jones aims to continue campaigning against the fishing bans and hopes to initiate dialogue with the government.
- ▪Mason Jones was fined $1,750 after pleading guilty to littering and trespass charges.
- ▪The protest involved dumping shark heads outside the office of Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis in December.
- ▪Jones stated he is willing to face incarceration for further protest actions against the fishing bans.
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Protester who dumped shark heads at minister's door willing to go to jailBy Madigan Landry and Neve BrissendenABC South West WATopic:CourtsTue 28 Apr 2026 at 5:31pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 5:31pmTue 28 Apr 2026 at 5:31pmMason Jones, pictured in a shark costume, says a $1,750 fine will not deter him from further protest action. (ABC South West WA: Jacqueline Lynch)In short: The ringleader of a group of fishermen who dumped shark heads outside the office of Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis, to protest WA's demersal fishing bans, says he is willing to go to jail to keep campaigning against the measures. Mason Jones has been fined $1,750 by the Bunbury Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to his involvement in the December protest.
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