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CEO Message: A strategic call for Ocean Planning

WAFIC
The recent Fisheries Forum hosted by the Minister marked a pivotal moment for Western Australia's seafood sector. It offered a...

Securing the future of our fisheries

WAFIC
On 20 October, WA Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis convened the Fishing Futures Forum at Parliament House, bringing together around 50...

WAFIC frustrated over latest MidWest seismic approval

WAFIC
WAFIC is calling for clarity and consistency in the State Government’s approach to marine development approvals over what is sees...

Veronica Papacosta to depart SIA

WAFIC
After eight years with Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), including her time as Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Veronica Papacosta has...

Call for WAFIC Board member nominations

WAFIC
The WA Fishing Industry Council Board is calling for nominations from its membership for its Board of Management. There will...

Country of Origin labelling rollout underway

WAFIC
Work on rolling out the new standards for identifying Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) for seafood served in hospitality settings...

Mental Health and Wellbeing – You can’t have one without the other

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Google the word mental health and you’ll find numerous organisations and groups promoting the importance of mental health, but how...

Study shows seafood unfairly singled out in microplastics debate

WAFIC
A recent study has shown that seafood has received disproportionate attention in media coverage about microplastics, despite evidence that fish...

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