Securing WA’s Fisheries: The Fight for Sustainability and Resource Access
Western Rock Lobster sincerely thanks you, your family, and friends for supporting WRL’s efforts to secure Government agreement to the 15 Principles that Joint Industry (WRL, WAFIC, AQWA, and Pearling) and DPIRD have endorsed as the foundation for the upcoming review and amendment of the FRMA. These Principles were also backed by Recfishwest during the […]
Shore Leave Festival Returns – A Celebration of the Midwest & WA Seafood!
Shore Leave Festival is back next month, bringing a vibrant program that highlights the very best of the Midwest Region. This much-anticipated event offers a mix of exceptional food, unique experiences, and lively entertainment, drawing both visitors and locals together for a truly unforgettable celebration of Geraldton. WRL is proud to return as an official […]
Spacial Squeeze: Managing Competing Demands on WA’s Marine Space
Offshore Wind Consultation Process A Senate inquiry into offshore wind industry consultation process (the Inquiry), is due to report on 13 March 2025. Submissions to the Committee closed on August 30, 2024. WRL made a submission to the inquiry. A copy is available here. The Standing Committee may request oral evidence at public hearings in […]
Inspiring Future Leaders at Clontarf’s Year 12 Leadership Morning Tea
On Wednesday, 19 February, staff from the WRL team had the privilege of attending the Clontarf Foundation’s Year 12 Leadership Morning Tea. It was an incredible opportunity to hear from these inspiring young men as they prepare for life beyond school. WRL is proud to partner with Clontarf Foundation, supporting and advocating for students on […]
Empowering the Future: WRL’s DECK Program 2024
In October, Western Rock Lobster (WRL) proudly hosted its sixth annual Development Education Capacity Knowledge (DECK) Program, a unique professional development event for the next generation of leaders in the Western rock lobster industry. Held in Geraldton from midday on Tuesday, 15th October to midday on Wednesday, 16th October, the 2024 DECK Program provided industry […]
Winners of the 2024 Western Rock Lobster Photo Competition
We’re excited to reveal the winners of this year’s WRL Annual Photo Competition! With 70 entries capturing the heart of our western rock lobster fishery, our Board selected 12 remarkable images that truly stand out in originality, impact, and artistic style. These winning photos will be proudly showcased in our 2025 WRL photo calendar. A […]
New Policy & Governance Officer at Western Rock Lobster
We are pleased to announce that Joy Johnston has joined the WRL team as our Policy and Governance Officer this week.
Annual Arrangements for Setose Lobsters 2024
We would like to remind all members and fishers that the annual arrangements for setose lobsters commenced on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. As of 1st May and until 31st October, fishers are permitted to take, consign, possess, and sell setose western rock lobster from the West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery. In previous years, an Instrument […]
New Executive Officer at Western Rock Lobster
We are pleased to announce that Salena Loasby has joined the Western Rock Lobster Council as our new Executive Officer. With qualifications in business and finance, Salena brings a wealth of experience from diverse industries, including mining, construction, and law. In her role, Salena will work closely with the CEO, providing crucial support for board […]
New Exemption Applying to Small Entitlement Fishers during Whale Season Restrictions
DPIRD has recently approved a WRL-requested new exemption that allows smaller fishers to use additional rock lobster pots during the whale mitigation season of 1 May – 31 October each year. Fishers can read the exemption here and view an excerpt below that shows the exemption’s pot allowance. The exemption was discussed and supported at industry’s 2023 […]
