Western Rock Lobster Industry Economic Contribution Report
Last year WRL engaged ACIL Allen, a leading independent economics, policy and strategy advisory firm, to complete a report on the economic contribution of the western rock lobster industry in 2020-21. You can read the report here. Members were asked to contribute to an ACIL Allen survey to profile the WRL industry. The survey results were […]
Australian Institute of Commercial Diver Training proposal
WRL has recently been contacted by Rare Foods Australia Ltd & Evaluation Pty Ltd (RFA & E) in relation to a proposed commercial dive school concept that could potentially tailor a commercial dive course for the WRL community. The Australian Institute of Commercial Diver Training proposal offers an alternative to traditional ADAS (Australian Diver Accreditation […]
WHS Laws – What does this mean for a commercial fisher?
Recently, WRL informed members and fishers that the WA Minister for Industrial Relations announced that the Work and Safety Act 2020 and accompanying regulations would commence on 31 March 2022. It is important that members and fishers who hold leadership roles and have responsibilities for workplace health and safety know what the new legislation means for them and […]
Date set for WA’s new WHS laws to commence
Last December, WRL informed members and fishers that the release of WA’s new Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations had been delayed and the new laws were expected to come into effect in March 2022. Recently, the Minister for Industrial Relations, the Honourable Bill Johnston MLA, announced that the Work and Safety Act 2020 and accompanying regulations will […]
COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Information for WRL Industry
Since October 2021, WRL has sought clarification of the WA Government’s mandatory vaccination policies and how they would affect our industry. You may recall, there were three groups who were subject to a different phased approach of mandatory vaccinations. The first group were deemed to be occupations that were at sufficiently high risk of transmission, […]
Back of Boat Lobsters Sale and Media Event with Minister Punch
Last Tuesday we had a very successful Back of Boat Lobster sale and media event in Fremantle Harbour with Minister Punch to announce the increase of the BoBs limit per landing. The event generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm from the community and received wide media coverage that garnered more visibility and awareness for […]
Industry remains committed to increasing accessibility and availability of western rock lobster for the local market
After a successful and insightful year of back of boat (BoB) lobster sales, industry requested the landing limit for BoB lobsters be permanently doubled year-round. Historically western rock lobster fishers were able to sell some of their catch from the back of the boat to the public. However, the introduction of the successful fishery quota […]
Development Education Capacity Knowledge (DECK) Program 2021
WRL continues its commitment to the education and professional development for industry’s next generation of leaders. This month WRL conducted its third 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 Wednesday 13th […]
Notice of WRL 2021 Annual General Meeting
The WRL 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 15 October 2021 at the Fremantle Sailing Club, Fremantle.
Preliminary Notice of WRL 2021 Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors
The Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRL) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 10 am on Friday 15 October 2021 at the Fremantle Sailing Club, 151 Marine Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160.
