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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
COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Information for WRL Industry
Since October 2021, WRL has sought clarification of the WA Government’s mandatory vaccination policies and how they would affect our industry. You may recall, there
Back of Boat Lobsters Sale and Media Event with Minister Punch
Last Tuesday we had a very successful Back of Boat Lobster sale and media event in Fremantle Harbour with Minister Punch to announce the increase
Industry remains committed to increasing accessibility and availability of western rock lobster for the local market
After a successful and insightful year of back of boat (BoB) lobster sales, industry requested the landing limit for BoB lobsters be permanently doubled year-round.
Development Education Capacity Knowledge (DECK) Program 2021
WRL continues its commitment to the education and professional development for industry’s next generation of leaders. This month WRL conducted its third edition of
Notice of WRL 2021 Annual General Meeting
The WRL 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. on Friday, 15 October 2021 at the Fremantle Sailing Club, Fremantle.
Preliminary Notice of WRL 2021 Annual General Meeting and Election of Directors
The Western Rock Lobster Council Inc (WRL) Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at 10 am on Friday 15 October 2021 at the Fremantle Sailing
DECK Program returns to Fremantle for its third edition
Western Rock Lobster is pleased to announce the return of our industry DECK Program to Fremantle with the two-day forum to be held on Wednesday
Notice of 2021 WCRLMF Management Meetings
The 2021 West Coast Rock Lobster Annual Management Meetings (AMMs) will be held on Monday, 23 August 2021 in Fremantle and Wednesday, 25 August 2021
