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 […]
Notice of WRL 2022 Annual General Meeting
The Western Rock Lobster Council (WRL) 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 10:00 am on Thursday, 13 October 2022 at the Geraldton Multipurpose Centre, 31 Foreshore Drive, Geraldton WA 6530. Registration opens at 9:30 am and the meeting commences at 10:00 am. If you would like to attend, please RSVP for catering purposes […]
Ballot called for election of Southern Zone Directors
On 9 September 2022, the Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRL) closed nominations for the election of Directors in both the Southern and Northern Zones. WRL can now announce that there is no election required for the Northern Zone as there were only two nominations received for the two vacant positions, that being Bruce Cockman and Matt Fong, […]
Now Available: WRL’s Research, Development & Extension Plan
WRL is pleased to release its Research, Development & Extension (RD&E) Plan that supports the WRL Research Network Research Priorities and Business Plan. You can now access the WRL RD&E Plan here. Like all effective research strategies, the WRL RD&E Plan is open and adaptive, ensuring research and development can pivot to address industry challenges […]
Preliminary Notice of WRL 2022 Annual General Meeting
The Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRL) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 10 am on Thursday 13 October 2022 at the Geraldton Multipurpose Centre, 31 Foreshore Drive, Geraldton WA 6530. Nominations for the election of Directors for 2022 are now open. The two usual vacancies for the Northern Zone Directors are each […]
Bluwave and Indian Ocean Rock Lobsters achieve MSC Chain of Custody certification
WRL congratulates western rock lobster processors Bluwave and Indian Ocean Rock Lobsters who have recently received the MSC Chain of Custody certification. Bluwave, based in Fremantle, and Indian Ocean Rock Lobsters from Cervantes, have achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) certification, the world’s most recognised certification program for wild-caught, sustainable seafood. MSC […]
