Laura joined WAFIC in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science from UWA (Environmental Management and Marine and Coastal Management) and over a decade of fishing industry experience. Her background at DPIRD spans policy, strategy, project management, biosecurity, compliance, and serving as a Fisheries Management Officer. She also holds a commercial skipper’s ticket (Coxswains).
Laura’s diverse roles have given her deep expertise in fisheries legislation, policy development, and natural resource management across commercial and recreational sectors.