A Rockhampton Aboriginal man in central Queensland has raised more concerns that Indigenous people are abusing their fishing rights.

Darumbal man Lester Adams says there has been a spike in reports of Indigenous people over-fishing with nets and he fears the wider community is running out of patience.

He wants the legislation to incorporate Aboriginal law, which would require Indigenous people to get permission to fish outside their traditional land.

“The way it’s written up now, anyone of Aboriginal/Islander blood can cast a net anywhere in Queensland and they can do it according to law and get away with it, but under the Aboriginal laws and customs we know that’s not the right thing,” he said.

Source ABCÂ