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WRL Presentation on ARMA Legislation
WRL’s ARMA Working Group is pleased to release to its members its explanatory PowerPoint presentation on the Aquatic Resources Management Act 2016 (WA) (ARMA) and accompanying notes.
Calculating western rock lobster’s carbon footprint
The development of the first carbon footprint in Australia’s seafood industry could give our lobsters a competitive edge when it comes to consumer preferences for
DPIRD seeking feedback on new lobster research website
DPIRD is developing a series of interactive webpages that will tell the story of the Biology and Behaviour of the western rock lobster and is
Stay Afloat Program – Mental Health Management for the Fishing Industry
Australia’s commercial fishers endure levels of psychological distress at a level almost double the general population, with the top three stressors being: Government red tape
WRL partners with the Clontarf Foundation
WRL is proud to partner with the Clontarf Foundation, a national organisation dedicated to improving the education and life skills of young Aboriginal and Torres
Notice of 2022 WCRLMF Management Meetings
The 2022 West Coast Rock Lobster Annual Management Meetings (AMMs) will be held on Monday, 8 August 2022 in Fremantle and Wednesday, 10 August 2022
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
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
Report on ARMA and arising implications now available
Members are likely familiar now with the phrase “ARMA”, or the Aquatic Resources Management Act 2016 (WA). ARMA will replace our industry’s current principal legislation, the Fish
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
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
WRL Expands Board of Directors, Appointing Two New Independent Directors
We are pleased to announce that after a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process, Sophie Raven and Bradley Gannon have joined the WRL Board as Independent
