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Information and handy links to help you understand the new WA Work Health and Safety amendments

Worksafe WA has released the following explanatory documents to help you better understand the changes and implications relating to the...

WA’s new Work Health and Safety laws explained in plain English – by Tanya Adams

The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 and Regulations have been in place for a long time and commercial fishers...

Coalition promises funding to support safety awareness in the fishing industry

The Coalition government has promised to commit $10 million to improving safety awareness and safety culture in the agricultural, fisheries...

WAFIC finalises fishing industry submission on AMSA Legislation Review

The Federal Government announced in November 2021 that there was to be an independent review of the Australian Maritime Safety...

Self-employed person can be deemed as worker and be offered WHS duties under new laws

Did you know that an individual contractor or a self-employed person can be both a worker, who is owed work...

Outcomes from review of AMSA Certificates of Competency (Marine Order 505)

All fishing vessels require masters and engineers to hold tickets (certificates of competency) to meet the type of vessel they...

CEO Message – Tough decisions ahead for demersal fisheries management

Hi, this week I’d like to do a deep dive into the West Coast Demersal issue because there’s been some...

Fact Sheet: What are the changes in the new WA WHS Act 2020 and WHS (General) Regulations 2022

Recent changes to the WHS Act 2020 and Regulations (General) 2022 have significant impacts on the commercial fishing industry so...

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