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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
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
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
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
FRMA Amendment Process Update
The state process for amending the FRMA is in progress. WRL made a submission to DPIRD on 18 December 2025 and are awaiting a response
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
Fremantle and Geraldton Annual Management Meetings
Dear members, As we approach the 2026 West Coast Rock Lobster Annual Management Meetings (AMMs) in Fremantle and Geraldton, I want to emphasise the importance of
From River Mouth to Rugged Coast: The Ralph Family Legacy
REELED IN HISTORY SERIES – 2 For the Ralph family, fishing was not a tradition passed down through generations, it was a path shaped by
Winners of the 2025 Western Rock Lobster Photo Competition
We’re excited to reveal the winners of this year’s WRL Annual Photo Competition! With dozens of entries capturing the heart of our western rock lobster
Important Health and Safety Topics
As usual, Brett McCallum keeps us in touch with health and safety developments affecting our industry. He recently brought the following important items to our
DECK Program 2025
DECK 2025: Strengthening Leadership and Collaboration in the Western Rock Lobster Industry The 2025 DECK Program Conference brought together industry leaders, emerging fishers and subject-matter