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ProWest News – Robodebt highlights the risks of flawed government decision making

It's hoped the findings from the Robodebt enquiry will turn the lights on in at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation...

Fishing for the right balance – Unlocking the key for co-existence between green energy and commercial fisheries

A new national research project has launched in Western Australia to understand the cumulative impacts on the fishing industry arising...

CEO Message – WA communities standing alongside WA seafood

It’s been a really busy time at WAFIC recently, especially with significant travel around the state to engage with fishing...

New product to assist person overboard recovery

A new product has been brought to WAFIC’s attention, which we thought was very clever and simplifies the often challenging...

ProWest News – WAFIC welcomes new DBCA chief

WAFIC has welcomed the appointment of Stuart Smith as the new Director general at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and...

Changes to risk assessment, crewing and safety management system requirements

On 1 August 2023, new requirements will come into force which will improve operational safety for people working on domestic...

AMSA names new chair

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has appointed Captain Jeanine Drummond as its new Chair. Captain Drummond is the first...

What can you do when someone close is struggling but won’t seek help?

I was speaking with a bloke not long ago, Joe, who was feeling really frustrated when trying to help a...

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