Independent Shallow Water Survey Expressions of Interest Sought

The Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) in conjunction with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) have developed a new standardised survey that will provide an index of undersize lobsters throughout the fishery. Specifically, this survey will help investigate nearshore areas of low catch that have been reported within historically good shallow fishing […]

Growing greater community connection with Back of Boat this Christmas

This festive season has once again proven how incredibly popular Back of Boat lobster sales are with the Western Australian community. Demand has been stronger than expected and we are determined to continue to grow and improve this initiative and strengthen industry’s connection with local communities and tourism.   The WA community has overwhelmingly embraced […]

WRL celebrates Clontarf Foundation Partnership 2022

In July of this year, WRL announced that it had entered a partnership with the Clontarf Foundation. The Clontarf Foundation was established to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men. WRL has sought to use the last six months to build trust and confidence […]

Western Rock Lobster fishery achieves world leading fifth certification to MSC Standard for seafood sustainability

The Western Rock Lobster fishery was the first fishery in the world to be certified to the Marine Stewardship Council’s international benchmark for ecological sustainability in 2000.  A Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification demonstrates that a fishery meets international best practices for sustainable fishing. Industry celebrates 22 continuous years of MSC certification and an ongoing […]

Increased flexibility for Back of Boat lobsters

Fishers are now allowed to consign up to 50 back of boat lobsters per landing to a registered receiver. In response to ongoing requests from industry for greater flexibility in dealing with non-preordered and unsold Back of Boat (BoB) lobsters, WRL and government worked together on a solution that authorises fishers participating in BoB sales to […]

Winners of the 2022 Western Rock Lobster Photo Competition Announced

Last month we invited the WA community to send in inspiring images, competing to be included in the new WRL desk calendar for 2023, with photos to capture the essence and beauty of the western rock lobster fishery. We were not disappointed! With over 100 entries, we were spoilt for choice. Judged on their originality, […]

WRL wrapped up 4th Annual Development Education Capacity Knowledge (DECK) Program 2022

Last month, WRL conducted its fourth edition of the annual DECK Program, the interactive industry forum designed to deliver quality professional development and learning opportunities for industry’s next generation of leaders. The event was held from midday on Tuesday 11th of October until midday Wednesday 12th of October at the Geraldton Multipurpose Centre in Geraldton. […]

Success for WRL’s first Perth Royal Show

For the first time last week, WRL had the opportunity to be part of the Perth Royal Show – WA’s most important and longest-standing community event. The Royal Show gave industry a unique opportunity to reach, connect and engage thousands of people to increase understanding and build trust in the western rock lobster industry amongst […]

Fishing Industry Leadership & Representation Online Training Available

A new online training program has been released to assist fishers to learn how to better engage with government departments and industry stakeholders in order to effectively contribute toward fisheries management decision-making. Through a project funded by the Australian Government and a collaboration between the Professional Fishers Association, Seafood Industry Victoria, Wildcaught SA and the […]