The New Digital Hub for WRL Fishers
We’re excited to announce that Western Rock Lobster members and fishers will soon have access to a NEW Members Portal – a dedicated login website designed to bring our community closer than ever. This new platform will be your one-stop digital hub, giving you: Seamless access to WRL applications, including the new Catch Recording App, FishOps WharfTalk Forum – […]
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), […]
2025 Recap Presentation
Welcome to 2026 – From the CEO
Western Rock Lobster wishes everyone associated with our wonderful industry a Happy New Year! We hope that 2026 is a year full of achievement, success and prosperity. Our changing operating environment, from fishing through governance to markets, continues to be complex and difficult. The value of a strong peak body that is committed and capable […]