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Seafood industry attacks government after sustainable fisheries targeted in ‘baseless ocean-grab’

WAFIC
23 Feb 2023
Despite fishing grounds around Macquarie Island being certified to the world’s highest sustainability standards, the Federal Government has sided with...

MSC fisheries commence latest audits for ongoing sustainability

WAFIC
10 Feb 2023
It’s been a busy start to the year with several of our MSC-certified fisheries preparing for their latest round of...

Vessel monitoring program to roll out in 2023

WAFIC
10 Feb 2023
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is taking part in a national program to increase vessel and...

CEO Message – Local seafood security at risk under new plans

WAFIC
9 Feb 2023
The year ahead for the fishing industry is likely to be very challenging with a range of factors likely to...

DPIRD conducting underwater survey to detect marine pest in Cockburn Sound

WAFIC
9 Feb 2023
Following the detection of carpet sea squirt (Didemnum vexillum) on wharf infrastructure at Garden Island and a Henderson marine facility,...

Austral launches fishing industry training Academy       

WAFIC
9 Feb 2023
Austral Fisheries has taken exciting steps towards broadening young Australians’ understanding of the commercial fishing industry with the launch of...

WAFIC says no removal of Grandfathering Provisions – AMSA Review (Phase 1)

WAFIC
8 Feb 2023
WAFIC has made a submission on behalf of the WA commercial fishing industry to an independent review of the national...

WAFIC responds to AMSA review on cost recovery

WAFIC
2 Feb 2023
The WA Fishing Industry Council has provided its response to the Australian Government’s independent review into cost and charging arrangements...

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