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- CEO Debrief: November
- CEO Debrief: September
- Inquiry into Private Property Rights
- WAFIC September Update – Dr Ron Edwards
- A Message From Our CEO
- WA Commercial Fishers Secure Stocks of South West Blue Swimmer Crabs
- Register for Seafood Industry Golf Day
- DELIGHTFUL WASEAFOOD MENU @ THIS YEAR’S STATE SEAFOOD AWARDS
- Federal Minister for Agriculture Sets Ambitions for Aussie Seafood
- Offshore Stakeholder Consultation – Environment Plans and NOPSEMA Update for Commercial Fishers
- 2019 WA Seafood Awards Nomination Pack and Entry Form
- Our View: Australian Wild Salmon
- 2019 WASEAFOOD APPRENTICE COMPETITION – T & C’s
- T & C’S WASEAFOOD EASTER COMPETITION
- Science for Sustainability Public Seminar
- Vale Bernard Bowen
- 2019 Parliament House Function
- Action Behind 2019 Mandurah Crab Fest
- Lessons Learnt from Industry Legends – Nick Soulos and Alan Miles
- Industry Bands Together to Discuss Future of Seafood Sector
- WA Company Leads Seafood Traceability Journey
- THE BIGGEST CRAY BOAT IN AUSTRALIA HAS LAUNCHED
- WA FISH CAKES
- Gavin Jackman – A Man on A Mission to Change Perceptions of WA’s Seafood Industry
- December Message from WAFIC Chair
- State Marine Park Update
- WRLC Lobster Policy: What you Need to Know
- Maxima Pearling Company Celebrates 3 Decades
- Rikki Hillman – Mother, Wife and 3rd Generation Commercial Fisher
- Commonwealth Marine Parks – Fishing Business Assistance Package- Final Position
- 50 Years of WAFIC – Oh What a Night
- Lesser Known Species Thrust into Spotlight
- Fishing Industry Using SeSAFE Modules to Improve Safety Performance
- Public Consultation Out Now: South-West Blue Swimmer Crab Resource
- West Australian’s Inducted into WISA Honour Roll
- Seafood Labelling Ensure Quality @ Fins
- WA Seafood Paella Using Lesser Known Fish Species
- Mental Health Workshop Sets a Baseline for Remedial Action
- WINSC to Celebrate 20 years of History
- Seafood Industry Contributions Study
- Pilot Edible Oyster Program Forges Ahead in Pilbara
- Research into how Media Influencers Affect Consumer Attitudes?
- Cook and Mason Deem Underutilised Seafood on Trend
- Tantalise your Tastebuds with #WASEAFOOD at Studio Bistro
- Versatile Seafood Fritters
- The Adventures of Diving for Pearl Shells
- Sonny Healy’s Story: Father, Fisher & Captain
- The Online Diary of an Artist and her Fisherman
- Countdown to the New Aquatic Resources Management Act
- 20 Years of WINSC
- WAFIC Membership Update
- Fisher’s Share Safety Stories
- Seafood Shines at 2018 Gascoyne Food Festival
- No Formal Tickets Required for Deckhands
- Exploring VMS Capabilities to Complement Vessel Safety
- WA Fish and Chip Shops Contend for National Title – ‘The Best’
- BEHIND THE SCENES – GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW
- Fish and Chip Gelato – A World First from WA
- AMSA Delivering Domestic Commercial Vessel Services
- Scimone Family Breaking Barriers
- Indian Ocean Fresh Shines in Sydney
- Batter Up: National Fish and Chip Competition Begins Tomorrow
- The Dreaded Banana Curse
- The story behind Shark Bay Pearl Lugger “The Galla”
- Never too ‘Young’ to Try Underutilised Species
- Blast from the Past: 30 Year Old Mendolia Anchovies
- Marketing Hub For Seafood Industry
- Changes to Arrangements for Commercial Fishing in Australian Marine Parks From 1 July
- Controversial Decision Announced – Exclusion Zones to Impact Local Fishers and Wider Community
- 2018 Ningaloo Whale Shark Festival: Red Carpet, Replica Prawn Trawler and More
- WAFIC Northern Tour Highlights
- A New National Safety Management Starts 1st July 2018
- WA Crystal Crab – A Show and Tell Highlight
- Project SeSafe to Transform Safety Culture in Australian Commercial Fishing Industry
- Green Light for Local Seafood and Wine Trail Concept
- WA Shark on Show at Taste of Future Cooking Competition
- How to Cook WA Shark
- WAFIC Secures 3-year National Seismic Coordination Role
- Spicy Fish Tacos – Using WA Seafood!
- How the Pro’s Net Wild Australian Salmon
- Exposing Local Chefs to the WA Seafood Industry
- Students Full Bottle on WA Seafood
- What Does ‘Grandfathering’ of a Fishing Vessel Mean to Me?
- Clayton Nelson talks Rottnest Scallops with ABC Rural
- WA Octopus Fisher’s Fair Dinkum, Delicious WA Seafood Treats
- No Grey Areas with Fins
- One Pot Seafood Paella with WA Red Throat Emporer and Exmouth Prawns
- Crispy Skinned WA Goldband Snapper
- Association of Sustainable Fisheries AGM- Brussels, April 2018
- Moses Snapper Ceviche with avocado + coriander salsa on crispy wantons
- WA Octopus Fisher’s Foodie Venture
- Gascoyne Primary Producers – Ready to Launch
- Beagle Bay’s Hidden Mother of Pearl Gem
- WA Set to Tap into Multi-Million Dollar Edible Oyster Industry
- Ngari Capes Marine Park – Gazettal of Zoning Scheme
- Sydney Fish Market Ready for Million-Dollar Revamp
- ASIC Unclaimed Monies – Financial Windfall Heading Your Way?
- Inmarsat to commence migration of satellite C services
- Seafood Wine Trail on the Cards for WA
- Commencement of Prawn and Prawn Product Import Review
- CEO & CHAIR Visit WA MP’s re: WA Seafood Industry
- Steamed Garlic and Ginger Whole Fish
- What is stopping you from keeping you and your mates safe?
- AMSA Vessel Levies Released by Federal Government
- Young Achiever Leads Knowledge Quest to Japan
- Wild Australian Salmon to Make a Comeback on Dinner Tables of Aussies
- Vale Dexter Davies
- Country Duo Take on Big City Fryers
- SSPWA welcomes the appointment of Executive Officer, Don Nicholls
- Coroners Findings on Loss of Fishing Vessel ‘Returner’
- Mullet dazzles crowds at this year’s Mandurah Crab Fest
- Marine Reserve Network Proves a Mixed Bag for the WA Fishing Industry
- Celebrating the Southern Local Seafood Sector @ Festival of the Sea
- Behind the Scene Action at Perth Fish Auctions
- Young Family Promote Local Seafood Industry From Van
- Wild about Bart Van Olphen’s Roast Mullet with Fennel and Thyme
- Make Easter Extra Special with Mandurah Mullet
- SEAFOOD LOVERS: Join WAFIC and MSC @ the 2018 Mandurah Crab Fest
- 13th Australian National Shell Show Arrives in WA
- Appreciate what you have: Wise Words from Retired Local Seafood Supply Legend & Medal of the Order of Australia Recipient, Victor Paino
- 2018 Biosecurity Presentation by Dr Ben Diggles
- WAFIC Staff Updates: We Welcome Katrina and Farewell Megan
- The year of the Poké– WA seafood with a Hawaiian Twist
- Overcoming Mistruths through Commercial Fishing Media
- Fish and Sipping At Port Beach
- AMSA Sets Out Proposed Annual Levy Arrangements for 1st July 2018
- Fine WA Wine & Seafood on Display for International Traders
- IOFA wins gold at Sydney Fine Food Show
- Funding of Up to $8,000 for Farming and Agriculture Sector Women Available
- 13th Australian National Shell Show Programme of Events
- Joint Government Funding for New Marine Safety Management System
- MARINE PARK PROHIBITION ZONES & COMPENSATION SCHEME
- New multi-species mollusc hatchery: Win for WA aquaculture industry and economy
- Fresh catch a priority for local Rockingham fish market and takeaway
- Pilot Female, Ex Rottnest Ferry and Prawn Trawler: The varied life of Islander II
- AMSA Extends Consultation Period on Mandatory Float-Free EPIRBs
- WA seafood on show this summer
- Rosemary & River Mint Red Snapper
- How to tell if your whole fish is fresh
- Melt-in-Mouth Vine coal fired sardines
- Celebrate Christmas with this BBQ prawn recipe
- SSPWA inaugural Annual General Meeting
- WA industry leaders invited to attend World Fisheries Conference
- Meet the crew behind Prawn Trawler ‘Belo Star’
- November Media Updates
- WA seafolk stories come to life through author Bill Leonard
- OGA now trading on ASX
- National Seafood Industry Leadership Program (NSILP) – Applications Now Open
- Hunting for Ocean Jewels
- ATTENTION WA PRAWN LOVERS: PRAWN PRICES ANTICIPATED TO BE NO DIFFERENT FROM FESTIVE SEASONS PRIOR
- WAFIC MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
- Overview of 2017 WAFIC Open Industry Forum
- What to expect from new “super department” DPIRD
- Justine Arnold to Lead Team to Japan
- MSC Case Example: Hilton Chain Leads on Seafood Sustainability
- Introducing Asher Flynn: Young Western Australian Seafood Leader
- WAFIC Joins 2017 Blessing of the Fleet
- Mandatory Requirement for Safety Management Systems on Fishing Vessels
- Open Call for Project Applications for Fisheries Research
- Western Australian Seafood Greats Named in National Hall of Fame
- A day in the life of Honours Student: Megan Cundy
- WA talent and Seafood – Stars of Show
- Ocean and Paddock Impress Judges in National Fish and Chips Awards
- WA Hauls in Net Full of Accolades at National Seafood Industry Awards
- Dob-in-a-mate: Meet Peter Rickerby – Abalone diver, movie star and all round nice guy
- A Pearler of an opportunity for WA – The first ‘Blue Tick’ in the world for our wild pearl fishery
- Competition: Snap WA seafood on roads & win
- Royal Show: Fairy floss, rides and now WA seafood
- Mull(et) over these delicious croquettes
- We all Scream for Crumbed Sardines (and Roasted Garlic Aioli)
- Meet the Shark Bay Prawn Fishery
- Team at Southwestern ready for 2019 Awards
- Reward and recognition for seafood industry excellence
- Carbon neutral aim paying dividends
- A ‘Noble’ Win
- Ocean and Paddock and their Golden Batter
- What is a Turtle Excluder Devices (T.E.D.)
- Do’s and Don’ts of Whale and Dolphin Stranding’s
- Pete and Don talk WA seafood on the morning show
- Panic Buttons in your Pocket
- K-F-SEA? good bye to fried chicken and hello to crays
- Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with tapenade & herring
- Moses Snapper and Fennel Apple Salad With Vinagrette
- One look at WA Seafood and St Mary students can’t disguise, they’ve got hungry eyes
- 2017 State Seafood Awards – Full of top produce and talent
- From humble beginnings come great things: A look into the insight of GFC Lobster facility
- Spiny crabs and tantalising octopus tales – all in a day’s work for WA teachers
- Introducing Manue Daniels, fisherman’s wife and a seasoned seafood professional
- Hampton Senior High Students Shown Seafood Secrets
- John Harrison, CEO of WAFIC, appointed to WAMSI Board
- Stuart Laws – to bring a taste of South America to the awards
- I believe I can Fry: top 3 WA finalists announced in this year’s National Fish and Chip awards
- Dads Advice: Key ingredient to family owned Bayside Fish and Chips
- WA Seafood now live on TV screens State wide
- T & C’s WIN 2 Tickets to 2017 State Seafood Awards – FB competition
- Pete Manifis Citrus Scallops in 10 minutes
- Armadale students have $4.5 million reasons to engage with seafood
- Opportunity for the public to help celebrate seafood industry excellence
- How an Aussie Tradition became a way of life for Trenton Brennan, owner of Ocean and Paddock
- Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival: A Celebration of the Whale Shark
- Crossing the ditch to talk fish
- Dob-in-a-mate: Introducing retail manager Lucy Lynch
- Big Don’s Sizzling WA Seafood Hotpot
- F ‘n’ C Master Class with Don
- WAFIC Heartened by Marine Reserve Announcement of Federal Government
- There is still time to pay homage to a Aussie tradition
- Zoe Kumar’s Zesty Garlic Chilli Mussels
- 2017 Seafood Spectacular Awards – Buy now to avoid disappointment
- Dob in a mate to promote WA seafood
- Fish and Chip Award – T & C’s
- Albany celebrates Festival of the Sea: Survey shows appetite for better seafood labelling in restaurants, fish and chips stores
- Teachers turn to WAFIC for education
- The Best Grilled Garlic and Chilli Prawns Recipe
- A Peak National Seafood Body: Why we need one: WAFIC’s independent Chair Kim Chance adds his thoughts
- National Peak Industry Body project provides update
- Seafood Directions a winning formula – industry call to action
- Today Tonight looks at 2015 WA Signature Dish campaign
- Pearls go for MSC certification
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- How to KNIFE SHARPEN
- Filleting a Fish
- Cooking Blue Swimmer Crab
- How to cook GRILLED FISH
- Shucking Oysters
- Selecting Fresh Fish
- WAFIC Chairman on Country of Origin Labelling Laws
- Visit to Jurien
- MSC Tour of South Coast and South West
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- WAFIC files formal objections to Mid West Eureka 3D Marine Seismic Survey
- WAFIC invites Premier Cook to meet Esperance locals
- Scheduling upcoming fisheries long-term LENS Assessments 2023-2028
- CEO Message – Regional communities are becoming increasingly unhappy
- Exploring a future for a Kimberley crab fishery
- Is political correctness placing a strain on our wellbeing?
- Valuing supply chains for small scale fisheries
- AMSA releases Regulation Review Plan for 2023-24
- AMSA consultation on proposed amendments to safety equipment standards
- Conference explores potential for Kimberley crab fishery
- ProWest News – D-day approaches for the Scorpion
- ProWest News – DBCA misleads its Director General
- CEO Message – The people of WA deserve a fair go
- Review of skills assessment process for migrant workers
- Big fines for Derby fishing breaches
- Fee-Free TAFE training in WA for 2024-2027
- Federal Government considering ‘Vessel Grandfathering’ report
- Mental Health tip – Getting a good night’s sleep
- WAFIC Chair visits South West fishers
- ProWest News – Pew dollars liberally flowing
- Re-building, not re-allocating, is the future for demersal sustainability
- ProWest News – Pew confirms it has no understanding of WA marine park science
- ProWest News – DBCA breaks government standards
- ProWest News – Pew using US dollars to fund DBCA marine park love affair
- ProWest News – More of DBCA’s dirty tricks come to light
- CEO Message – New strategic direction required
- Getting into the driver’s seat on our health
- Stay Afloat names new WA team
- Austral Fisheries to add new cutting-edge vessel to fleet
- WA scallops get $2.7m research funding boost
- Does my deck crew need a General Purpose Hand certificate?
- ProWest News – WA seafood to go off menus as WA eco-policies run off the rails
- Stay Afloat – Launch of Seafood Industry mental health support initiative
- Reducing maritime emissions: What is Australia’s decarbonisation plan?
- Transitional arrangements from AMSA Exemption 38 to Coxswain Grade 3 ticket
- Public Consultation – Worksafe Draft Code on Managing Electrical Risks
- Stock assessment confirms WA Salmon not at threat on South Coast
- ProWest News – South Coast trainwreck piles up as more DBCA staff depart and Pew called out
- Have your say on Ashburton solar salt project
- CEO Message – WA’s food security balancing on a knife edge
- Have your say on the FRDC research priority setting and funding process
- South Coast Marine Park Update
- AMSA unveils compliance focus for 2023-24
- Fishing vessel SMS needs to include a psychosocial safety risk assessment
- ProWest News – Arrogance and self-interest underpin DBCA’s broken marine park commitments
- Managing fatigue on your vessel
- Why you need an alcohol and drugs policy on your vessel
- Mental Health update: What does self care look like for blokes?
- Fishing vessel SMS needs to include a psychosocial safety risk assessment
- ProWest News – WAFIC calls on government to hose down rogue agency
- New lifejacket safety requirements in force from 1 August
- Mandatory emergency plans must be practiced
- ProWest News – WAFIC calls on DBCA to sort out marine park fiasco
- Lifejacket written procedures and training mandatory from 1 August 2023
- Aquatic Resource Management Act delayed as consultation continues
- ProWest News – Robodebt highlights the risks of flawed government decision making
- Fishing for the right balance – Unlocking the key for co-existence between green energy and commercial fisheries
- CEO Message – WA communities standing alongside WA seafood
- New product to assist person overboard recovery
- ProWest News – WAFIC welcomes new DBCA chief
- Changes to risk assessment, crewing and safety management system requirements
- AMSA names new chair
- What can you do when someone close is struggling but won’t seek help?
- Join John Curtin Uni and FRDC for a free event to showcase seafood innovations in processing, packaging and supply chain
- WA pearl oysters re-certified under Marine Stewardship Council
- WA pearl oysters re-certified under Marine Stewardship Council
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- AMSA Fees-for-Service rising from 1 July 2023
- DPIRD explains what to expect from El Nino in WA coastal waters and fisheries
- ProWest News – US billionaires using US tax breaks to close down WA fisheries
- ProWest News – DBCA called out for failed management capabilities
- ProWest News – U.S eco-lobbyists Pew imposing their will on WA locals
- WAFIC in the news
- Hobart named as host city for Seafood Directions 2024
- South Coast Marine Park update
- ProWest hitting the mark
- Inductions for crew ‘a must’ under new Worksafe (WA) Regulations
- New safety management systems come into effect from 1 August 2023
- Understanding anxiety
- WA inshore fishers help AMSA simplify safety management systems
- ProWest News – DBCA’s pathway of broken promises
- ProWest News – Science integrity has become a marine park casualty
- ProWest News – What about the New Zealand marine parks we are hearing so much about?
- ProWest News – DBCA’s consultation trainwreck on marine parks hits new lows
- ProWest News – Indigenous groups deserve proper consultation on marine parks
- ARMA update May 2023: Draft Regulations out for consultation.
- Invitation to attend an important meeting to discuss critical issues facing the MidWest commercial fishing industry
- CEO Message – WA fisheries are now under the greatest pressure ever placed on the industry
- Understanding stress is important in dealing with stress
- ProWest News – Flawed marine park planning threatens WA food security
- Independent Inquiry into safety in the WA agricultural industry released
- ProWest News – Are DBCA marine park policies being set by U.S eco-lobbyists?
- WA Fishing Industry Council appoints new Chair
- WAFIC issues urgent warning over South Coast Marine Park fiasco
- ProWest News – WAFIC issues urgent warning over South Coast Marine Park fiasco
- Call for comments on national Marine Natural Resources Management Plan
- CEO Message – Plenty of challenges ahead
- The Aquatic Resources Management Act 2016 (ARMA) is coming…..
- Men’s mental health update: We are not the same – Is it embedded in our masculinity?
- Seafood Superheros recognised in MSC annual awards
- Regional Mens Health update – We are not the same
- Quarantine protocols help contain Cockburn Sound marine pest
- Have your say on changes to mandatory VMS requirements
- Metropolitan customers scrambling for seafood dinner seats
- Have your say: New Fisheries Act takes a step forward
- Showcase your investment opportunities in a dedicated website
- CEO Message – Nothing but the truth
- Walking is a key to mental health
- The National Seafood Industry Leadership Program opens online courses for 2023
- New tool aims to help improve WA’s seafood industry cold food handling performance
- AMSA proposals to Marine Order 504 change crewing arrangements
- Automated vessels being trialled to target illegal fishing off WA
- Safety training saves a life after rope entanglement and person overboard
- Federal Government names Hunter coast for second offshore wind farm
- Seafood industry attacks government after sustainable fisheries targeted in ‘baseless ocean-grab’
- MSC fisheries commence latest audits for ongoing sustainability
- Vessel monitoring program to roll out in 2023
- CEO Message – Local seafood security at risk under new plans
- DPIRD conducting underwater survey to detect marine pest in Cockburn Sound
- Austral launches fishing industry training Academy
- WAFIC says no removal of Grandfathering Provisions – AMSA Review (Phase 1)
- WAFIC responds to AMSA review on cost recovery
- West Coast demersal changes come into effect from 1 February 2023
- Mental health tip: Self-esteem versus self-worth
- CEO Message – Fishing is a renewable industry
- Sustainable production drives WA abalone exports to new highs
- WAFIC calls for protection of fisheries resources
- Investigation confirms fatigue contributed to fishing vessel grounding
- New air pollution regulations apply from 1 January 2023
- Huge fines for WA companies failing to provide safe workplaces
- Can you help some young swimmers?
- WAFIC seeking clarity on Auditor General report
- CEO Message – Minister gets an “F” on his 2022 report card
- WAFIC finalises submission for AMSA review
- AMSA proposes big changes to marking of fishing gear and reporting losses
- New body to advise government on jobs and skills
- New AMSA medical fitness requirements for Skippers/Engineers tickets
- CEO Message – Closing the year on a strong foundation
- New policy for assessment and certification of ‘novel’ vessels
- Transition arrangements and fees for new Skipper and Engineers tickets
- WAFIC Annual Report 2021-22 is now available
- Federal budget adds $1.5 million to expand Stay Afloat program across Australia
- French fishers catch up on how WA’s rock lobster industry works
- Record abalone sales push profits into the black while premium wines go into the blue
- Dates set for Fremantle Boat and Seafood Festival
- Deadline extended for AMSA independent review
- Last call for comments on National Law Regulations
- CEO Message – Laying foundations for emerging challenges
- AMSA Safety Alert – Planned maintenance on domestic commercial vessels
- Understanding your mental health signs and how to manage them
- We need your feedback on the two draft ARMA-based policy documents
- CEO Message – Denying science not the answer for sustainable fisheries
- Is your vessel survey up to date?
- Skilled Migrant Employment Register to assist recruitment in tight labour market
- Get the facts on West Coast demersals
- Independent review looks at whether AMSA legislation is fit-for-purpose
- Biosecurity import restrictions on NSW bait prawns to protect WA fisheries
- Dredge dumping starts in Shark Bay World Heritage Zone
- Country of Origin labelling on the agenda – finally!
- Public consultation opens on West Coast demersal recovery strategy
- CEO Message: Potential over-reach on marine park sanctuary zones tipped to increase imports of unsustainable, third world seafood
- Managing fatigue is everyone’s responsibility
- Safety incidents mandatory to report under new WA Worksafe laws
- New WA workplace Codes of Practice released
- AMSA announces compliance focus areas for 2022-23
- Inaugural meeting of Western Australian Fisheries Council
- Worksafe explains how it will manage new WA Work Health and Safety laws in its first 12 months
- WorkSafe launches inquiry into the agriculture sector
- Massive fines issued for companies and directors over worker deaths and injuries
- How to prevent accidental activations of float-free EPIRBs
- Free fishing industry leadership and representation training
- Apply now for primary industries leadership scholarships
- Community shows support for local seafood
- Concerns being addressed across South Coast fisheries
- AMSA calls for volunteers. It’s your chance to help.
- Mandatory reporting for safety incidents under new WA Worksafe laws
- New WA Work Health and safety video series launched
- FRDC unveils new extension officer network
- Fishers Filming Fishers – Film your fishing safety system at work and you could win $5000
- South Coast roadshow event highlights fisher concerns
- CEO Message – Industry calls for support to secure sustainable, affordable and reliable seafood supply
- SIA awarded funding grant to open employment, training and career pathways
- Western Australian seafood company creates world first abalone breakthrough
- Training Course on WHS Laws: What do they mean for your business?
- CEO Message – WAFIC uncovers a wave of new developments set to impact offshore environments
- WAFIC ready to extend commercial fishing advocacy campaign
- Information and handy links to help you understand the new WA Work Health and Safety amendments
- WA’s new Work Health and Safety laws explained in plain English – by Tanya Adams
- Coalition promises funding to support safety awareness in the fishing industry
- WAFIC finalises fishing industry submission on AMSA Legislation Review
- Self-employed person can be deemed as worker and be offered WHS duties under new laws
- Outcomes from review of AMSA Certificates of Competency (Marine Order 505)
- CEO Message – Tough decisions ahead for demersal fisheries management
- Fact Sheet: What are the changes in the new WA WHS Act 2020 and WHS (General) Regulations 2022
- CEO Message – Industry gets some wins amongst tsunami of issues
- Snapshot of budget fallout for the commercial fishing industry
- Austral Fisheries acquire Moreton Bay Seafoods
- Local outlets supporting State or Origin labelling
- Guy Leyland celebrated for lifetime achievement towards sustainable fisheries
- Understanding the new Work Health and Safety Laws: What do they mean for your business?
- IMPORTANT: New WA Workplace Safety Laws Commenced on 31 March 2022
- Unfair contracts under the microscope as new laws come into effect
- Stay Afloat supporting mental health for the fishing industry
- WAFIC finalises fishing industry submission on AMSA legislation review
- Does the seafood industry have ‘critical workers’ under new WA COVID rules?
- Herring g-trap fishery a winner for fishers and locals
- WA celebrates 10 years of commitment to MSC sustainable fisheries
- New Work Health and Safety laws come into effect 31 March 2022
- Country of Origin labelling review confirms government is out of touch with market reality
- CEO Message – Industry must unite before it is too late
- Public consultation – AMSA proposed changes to wheelhouse and personal safety standards
- Fish Forever 2022
- FRDC seeking feedback on Fisheries Standard review
- New marine rescue vessel for Broome pays homage to local history
- Review of WA moorings underway
- Speaker applications open for Seafood Directions conference 2022
- Inspiring Women: WISA Webinar series
- Update on COVID-19 vaccinations for the WA fishing industry
- Fishers reminded of heavy penalties for obstructing Fisheries Officers
- SIA gets $1.275 million grant to develop seafood export markets
- Calling for comments on Abrolhos Islands management plans
- West Coast demersal catch cut by 50 per cent
- New report confirms herring stocks have returned to sustainable levels
- West Coast demersal harvest strategy update
- Seeking feedback on proposed amendments to the Australian Fish Names Standard
- New FLUPSY platform to support Albany’s shellfish aquaculture
- CEO Message – Laying the foundations for WA fisheries of the future
- Regional workers travel and accommodation support scheme
- AMSA calls for public consultation on marine pollution rules (Marine Order 97)
- Fremantle Seafood festival and boat show postponed
- DPIRD officers make arrest over alleged black market seafood sales
- National safety review of domestic commercial vessels
- Celebrating WA’s fishing families – Meet the Daniels family
- MSC remains a priority amid funding cuts
- CEO Message – A critical point has been reached
- Mermen, Mermaids and Merpups – Meet some of the WA families living the ocean
- Shark study builds hope for reducing bite-offs
- MG Kailis sells to Sea Harvest Australia
- Catalano’s upscaling to get more WA seafood into national supermarkets
- Commercial fishing matters in new advocacy campaign
- New Boat Show and Seafood Festival coming to Fremantle
- AMSA Monthly Safety lessons – What we learn from real-life at sea incidents
- Help your fellow industry members learn from your safety experiences
- WA Fishing and Aquaculture workers mandatory vaccination requirements
- AMSA to monitor HF distress calls 24 hours
- Fishing industry needs to showcase its value to build community support
- New WA Work Health and Safety Laws delayed
- Round Two of grant funding to help rebuild agri-business exports
- And the winners of Australia’s best fish and chips are …..
- WAFIC funding to face ongoing GVP cuts at a time of emerging industry challenges
- Back of boat lobster sales to increase for December
- Guide to WA’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination rules
- New faces for WAFIC Board
- Take a moment to look out for a mate
- WAFIC’s Annual Report 2020-2021 is now available
- WA Fishing industry Council calls for united action to save prized demersal stocks
- Update on the future of VMS
- CEO Message to Industry
- Public Consultation – AMSA Proposal for Mandatory Wearing of Lifejackets
- Fisher memorial to honour those lost at sea
- Voting opens for Australia’s best fish and chips
- Abrolhos scallops first in Australia to gain the MSC blue fish tick for sustainability
- Fishery report confirms Commonwealth fisheries not at overfishing risk
- CEO Message to industry
- CCIWA opening the door to India seafood partnerships
- Call for WAFIC Board nominations
- WAFIC in discussion on future of Vessel Monitoring System
- DPIRD closely monitoring Shark Bay recreational fishing
- Call for public consultation on Marine Order 505 changes
- ‘Take one Fish’ takes a fresh look at seafood
- Important new changes regarding the employment of casual workers
- CEO Message – Industry united in its stand against challenges
- Boatie brags about illegal baldies catch and reels in chin-trembling court fine
- New Agri-food visa category to bolster regional workforce
- Seismic project delivers tangible outcomes for commercial fishing industry
- Reward and recognition for seafood industry excellence
- Dr George Kailis wins prestigious WA Seafood Industry Leadership Award
- Young achiever is hooked on WA seafood industry
- Blue Manna Bistro win best Seafood Restaurant Award
- Community education paves the way
- Fishing vessel Bowithick sets a national standard
- Service and variety prove a winner for Ocean and Paddock
- Delivering quality seafood and good customer service reaps rewards
- Tanya Adams rewarded for setting safety code for industry
- Innovative crab pot design opens global markets
- WISA developing future female seafood industry leaders
- Austral Fisheries leads the way in sustainable seafood
- Thomas Breeze hooked on the fishing industry
- WFC2021 moves to a fully virtual conference
- Have your say in FRDC research priority setting and funding process for the WA fishing industry
- CEO Message to Industry
- Dóh! Stalled trail bike leads to marron bust
- Demersal harvest strategy is now online
- Risk-free registration for the World Fisheries Congress
- CEO Direct Channel Podcast to Industry #13
- How To Rate Your Safety Management System
- WAFIC pushes back on Shark Bay dredging proposal
- CEO message to industry
- First imprisonment under WA’s Workplace Safety and Health laws
- Latest update on Australian Marine Parks
- CEO Direct Channel podcast to industry #12
- ‘Black Friday’ WA Seafood Industry Awards selling fast
- It’s time to update or refresh safety training
- New rules for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions for marine diesel engines
- Survey seeks information on fishing attitudes and resource access
- CEO Direct Channel podcast to industry #11
- Applications for $4000 Cyclone Seroja grants open
- SIA receives grant funding to strengthen trust in Australian seafood
- That’s an expensive abalone trip!
- Commitment to WA seafood and service a winner for Endeavour Foods
- Update on Port Gregory jetty
- Effective fisheries management reduces humpback entanglements
- Avoid accidental activation of your float-free EPIRB
- Stay Afloat in these challenging times
- CEO Message to industry
- Tips to avoid accidental activation of your float-free EPIRB
- Fishing identified as a priority in National Work Health and Safety Strategy
- Snag It, Tag It – Early ‘Danger Warning’ System for Cray Deckhands
- Federal Government spends $20 million on modernised data capture for Commonwealth-managed fisheries
- Employment Law update – Important update for businesses utilising casual employment
- AMSA announces simplified safety requirements for inshore vessels
- Impact assessment and recovery arrangements following Cyclone Seroja
- CEO Message to industry
- What is Safety Training for a Fishing Vessel?
- Grandfathering of vessel survey requirements tipped to end
- WA fishing industry calls for strong local labelling including State of Origin
- New small load sea freight option launched for WA
- CEO Direct Channel podcast to industry #10
- Australia’s most sustainable seafood revealed in Sustainable Seafood Awards 2021
- CEO Message to industry
- CEO Direct Channel Podcast to industry #9
- Aquaculture tipped to lead seafood’s pandemic recovery
- The Fisherman’s Daughter: Fishing lives shared through art and old ropes
- Seafood Festival coming to Fremantle in 2022
- Applications open for National Seafood Industry Leadership Program
- New workplace laws to impact commercial fishers
- Critical opportunity to comment on the future of the West Coast Demersal Scalefish Resource
- CEO Message: Impacts of new safety requirements on the Commercial Fishing Sector
- Community resilience grants to help commercial fishers Stay Afloat
- CEO Direct Channel Podcast to industry #8
- CEO Message to industry
- WAFIC steps up for WA in free trade discussions
- Cyclone contingency plans should now be in place
- EPIRB shortage allows ‘proof of order or purchase’ to comply
- CEO Direct Channel Podcast to industry #7
- Update on commercial fishing in Australian Marine Parks
- VMS compliance under AFMA spotlight in February
- Seafood industry works together to help colleagues stay afloat
- CEO Direct Channel podcast #6
- A Christmas message from the WAFIC CEO
- Safety spotlight on Australia’s fishing industry
- Call for consumers to switch one meal for Aussie seafood
- Trout join Western Australia’s aquaculture expansion
- Western Australian prawns certified as global gold standard
- Back of Boat lobster numbers have been doubled!
- CEO Direct Channel podcast #5
- WAFIC consolidates for COVID recovery
- CEO Direct Channel Podcast #4
- WAFIC Annual Report 2019-2020
- CEO Direct Channel podcast #3
- China warns of significant delays for processing Australian seafood
- Thriving marine life captured on video off the south-west coast
- CEO Direct Channel podcast #2
- Grants for SMEs to access Asian markets
- WAFIC CEO launches Direct Channel podcast
- WAFIC calls for urgent measurement of recreational fishing impacts
- WAFIC represents industry at Senate committee into seismic testing
- Albany sand crabs are a sell out
- CEO Message to industry
- South Coast aquaculture proposal
- SIA hits back at irresponsible media reporting
- WAFIC Chairman announces appointment of new CEO
- Back of boat sales change brings cheap lobsters to locals
- Greater monitoring of recreational fishing needed to protect the environment
- CEO Message to Industry
- Are Albany’s sand crabs the next big thing in WA seafood?
- Western Australia casts online net to catch new seafood exports
- Seafood Industry Australia names new CEO
- Oyster Harbour Zone opens up for South Coast aquaculture
- Update on Ngari Capes Marine Park compensation program
- Are Australian Marine Parks displayed on your navigational plotter?
- CEO Message to Industry
- Winning the battle for Shark Bay’s blue swimmer crabs
- SIA launches mental health program for fisheries
- Aquaculture Development Plan to strengthen and grow WA’s blue water economy
- Harvest Road eyes new aquaculture opportunities
- CEO Message to industry: Early signs of recovery are emerging
- URGENT: Have your say on proposed industrial manslaughter legislation
- $4 million national seafood marketing campaign approved
- WA seafood exporters have their foot on the recovery accelerator!
- Finfish nursery to accelerate Mid West aquaculture project
- Study confirms that world fish stocks healthy and abundant
- CEO message to industry – May 2020
- Book Review: The story of my life by Antonino Spinella
- Social responsibility is a key driver for seafood sustainability certification
- COVID-19 Financial assistance helping to turn the tide – Need your input please!
- Rare rock oyster expands WA aquaculture potential
- Researchers start unlocking WA’s tropical rock oyster potential
- CEO Message to industry – April 2020
- New air freight network to boost seafood exports – Register NOW
- Online guide to safely operating a commercial vessel during the COVID-19 period
- Department of Transport confirms waiver details for commercial pen and mooring holders
- New arrangements to secure seasonal labour and working holiday makers
- New electronic G2G Pass travel app launched
- COVID-19 Financial Assistance Fact Sheet for commercial seafood industry now available
- CEO Message to industry – Industry support package approved
- WA Government approves seafood industry stimulus package
- Message to industry and stakeholders – Contractual Share Fishing may be eligible for Federal Government’s JobKeeper Payment
- Buy local seafood to support WA jobs
- New air freight and funding support measures announced for seafood industry
- Message from our CEO – March 2020
- MESSAGE TO INDUSTRY AND STAKEHOLDERS RE WAFIC WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
- Understanding changes to regional travel in WA
- New food alliance supports food security and jobs
- WAFIC CEO Letter to Members – Meeting with Premier
- WAFIC CEO Letter to Members
- Industry Message Regarding Economic Response
- WAFIC CEO Letter To Members
- Buy West and share the seafood love
- YOUR INPUT REQUIRED – COVID-19 Impacts On WA Seafood Industry
- Newsflash! Urgent Response Required
- NEWSFLASH – US-China Trade Deal And Coronavirus Update
- NEWSFLASH – Joint Ministerial Letter from Birmingham-Duniam
- New Board appointments for WA Fishing Industry Council
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- Lake Argyle Silver Cobbler Fishery
- Trochus Fishery
- North Coast Crab Fishery
- Beche-de-mer Fishery
- Pearl Oyster Fishery
- Mackerel Fishery
- North Coast Demersal Scalefish Fisheries
- North Coast Nearshore and Estuarine Fishery
- North Coast Prawn Fishery
- Shark Bay Blue Swimmer Crab Fishery
- Inner Shark Bay Scalefish Fishery
- Gascoyne Demersal Scalefish Fishery
- West Coast Deep Sea Crustacean Fishery
- Exmouth Gulf Prawn Fishery
- Shark Bay Prawn and Scallop Managed Fisheries
- Octopus Fishery
- West Coast Demersal Scalefish Fishery
- West Coast Purse Seine Fishery
- West Coast Nearshore and Estuarine Finfish – Sea Mullet Fishery
- West Coast Blue Swimmer Crab Fishery
- Abrolhos Island and Mid West, South West Trawl Fishery
- Roe’s Abalone Fishery
- West Coast rock Lobster Fishery
- Aquaculture
- South Coast Demersal Scalefish Fishery
- Temperate Demersal Gillnet and Demersal Longline Fishery
- South Coast Purse Seine Fishery
- South Coast Nearshore and Estuarine Finfish Fishery
- Greenlip and Brownlip Abalone Fishery
- South Coast Crustaceans Fishery