Government Sets Up Appeal Board to Handle Fishermen's Ex Gratia Allowance Appeals
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On 1 November 2026, the Government announced the establishment of the Fishermen's Ex Gratia Allowance Appeal Board to handle appeals lodged by owners of fishing vessels not exceeding 15 metres in length affected by marine works in Hong Kong's northeastern waters. According to a government press release, the interdepartmental working group received a total of 861 applications during the registration period, and the Government received 3 appeals, of which 1 concerned the amount granted and 2 concerned eligibility. The board is chaired by Yeung Ming-tai, with the appointment effective immediately and lasting until all appeal cases are completed. The current development is that the board has been established and has begun handling the 3 appeals.
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- 政府新聞處·新聞公報Government Sets Up Fishermen Ex-Gratia Allowance Appeal Board to Handle Cases Affected by Marine Works in Northeastern Waters
The government announced today the establishment of the Fishermen Ex-Gratia Allowance Appeal Board to handle appeals lodged by owners of fishing vessels not exceeding 15 metres in length affected by marine works in Hong Kong's northeastern waters. The interdepartmental working group received 861 applications during the registration period, and the government received 3 appeals, 1 concerning the approved amount and 2 concerning eligibility. The board is chaired by Yeung Ming-tai, with the appointment effective immediately and lasting until all appeal cases are completed.
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