News Category: WAFIC

From 1 July 2026, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will apply annual indexation increases to its National System (domestic...

As we approach the end of another financial year, it is clear that many WA fishers are facing a particularly...

After more than four years on the frontline of policy and fisheries management, Laura Harrison has decided it’s time to...

Our industry is currently navigating a period of significant uncertainty, particularly with the rollout of the Voluntary Fisheries Adjustment Scheme...

WAFIC has appointed Deputy Chair, Manue Daniels to the role of Interim CEO during the course of Melissa Haslam’s leave...

The demersal announcement certainly kept everyone on edge over Christmas and into January and the intensity is not subsiding. At...

In 2024-2025, AMSA delivered an education campaign on fatigue management, aimed at improving industry understanding and compliance. This work will...

Standards for wheelhouse visibility, escape, accommodation and personal safety are scheduled for updates from 1 September 2027. The updated NSCV...