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Get the facts on West Coast demersals

With community and industry interest in the West Coast demersal recovery strategy still running hot, WAFIC has developed a fact...

Independent review looks at whether AMSA legislation is fit-for-purpose

In its response to a Senate Inquiry into AMSA in December 2020, the Australian Government commissioned an independent review of...

Biosecurity import restrictions on NSW bait prawns to protect WA fisheries

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has imposed import restrictions on NSW bait prawns as a precautionary...

Dredge dumping starts in Shark Bay World Heritage Zone

Dredging is set to commence this week in Western Australia’s Shark Bay World Heritage area despite ongoing calls from WAFIC,...

Country of Origin labelling on the agenda – finally!

Over recent years WAFIC has been lobbying assiduously to convince the government to introduce compulsory Country of Origin Labelling (COOL)...

Public consultation opens on West Coast demersal recovery strategy

The Fisheries Minister has announced a period of public consultation and submissions on proposed management plans to help rebuild stocks...

CEO Message: Potential over-reach on marine park sanctuary zones tipped to increase imports of unsustainable, third world seafood

WAFIC continues to highlight the potential impacts upon WA food security if excessive sanctuary zones are created in the proposed...

Managing fatigue is everyone’s responsibility

Owners, masters and crew must take reasonable steps to ensure their vessel and fellow crew are safe - this includes managing...

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