Risk Register Update
At the January Board meeting the WRL Board passed an updated WRL Risk Register to reflect recent industry changes and enhance its effectiveness in monitoring and managing organisational and industry‑wide risks. The revised Register includes an improved rating scale to better prioritise and address identified risks. Six key risks have been identified and are outlined […]
Peak Body Funding Agreements
In late 2025, fishing sector peak body funding agreements with the Hon Minister for Fisheries were extended to 30 June 2026. WRL have had preliminary discussions with DPIRD and the Minister’s office about a new service level agreement for future funding which must be finalised early this year. WRL are well placed to provide a […]
Offshore Cable Installations are underway – Notice to C Zone fishers
You may have noticed cable laying vessel the Peter Faber is in the Fremantle area. WRL have been advised by Optic Marine (for SUBCO South Pty Ltd) that the Peter Faber is currently completing laying of a submarine communications cable as part of the installation of fully armoured subsea transcontinental hypercable connecting Sydney, Melbourne (Torquay), […]
FRMA Amendment Process Update
The state process for amending the FRMA is in progress. WRL made a submission to DPIRD on 18 December 2025 and are awaiting a response from DPIRD. Final Principles to guide Fisheries Policy and Legislation Reform were endorsed by all stakeholders (DPIRD, WRL, WAFIC, ACWA and RecfishWest) on 23 September 2025. A copy of these […]