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Federal Government to review 44 Australian Marine Parks

The Australian Government has commenced consultation on the future management of 44 Australian Marine Parks, including parks within the South-west...

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New webinar series looks at global trawl innovations

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation has launched a new series of free webinars, with the inaugural session looking at Trawl...

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New workers compensation changes may impact fishing crew payments

New amendments to WA Worker Compensation Regulations regarding fishing crew arrangements were introduced in June 2026, which may impact crew...

2026 WA Seafood Industry Awards Gallery

What a night! On Friday 8 May, people from across WA’s seafood industry came together at Fraser’s Restaurant in Kings...

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Public consultation opens on the future management of Australia’s Marine Parks

Public consultation is now open on the future management of Australia's Marine Parks, including the North-west and South-west marine park...

Overview and update of Major Proposals that Require Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessments

Important Acronyms: EIA – Environmental Impact Assessment EPA – Environmental Protection Authority ESD – Environmental Scoping Document (outlines the scope,...

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Update on Demersal Reform Workshops

As part of the transition to new demersal fishery management arrangements, quota reform workshops were held in the Kimberley (23...

Mental health and wellness update – Understanding nutrition

We all know that there is a mountain of information available about nutrition, diets and food. It would be impossible...

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