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Can you help some young swimmers?

Here’s an opportunity to help a couple of young swimming superstars achieve their swimming goal. Two Scarboro Surf Life Savers,...

WAFIC seeking clarity on Auditor General report

Following the recent release of an Auditor General’s report on the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's (DPIRD) regulation...

CEO Message – Minister gets an “F” on his 2022 report card

Well the major decision over the reform of the West Coast Demersal sustainability issue was recently made and the people...

WAFIC finalises submission for AMSA review

WAFIC has dispatched its submission on the Draft Interim Safety Report of AMSA (Phase 1) - Is AMSA Legislation Fit-for-Purpose?...

AMSA proposes big changes to marking of fishing gear and reporting losses

The Australian maritime Safety Authority has proposed major changes to reporting requirements to bring Australia into line with the IMO...

New body to advise government on jobs and skills

An interim statutory body has been created to provide independent advice on current, emerging and future workforce, skills and training...

New AMSA medical fitness requirements for Skippers/Engineers tickets

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has recently made changes to Marine Order 505 (MO505) which now includes a new requirement...

CEO Message – Closing the year on a strong foundation

It’s getting close to the end of the year but there’s certainly no rest for the WAFIC wicked with our...

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