West Australia's Fish Ban: Tough New Measures for Conservation
Update: 2025-12-03
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West Australias Fishing Industry Undergoes Major Overhaul: New Bans, Mandatory Reporting, and Financial AssistanceWest Australias fishing industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the implementation of new bans and mandatory reporting measures. The state government has announced a biggest reset in its fishing history, aiming to boost critically low fish stocks. This includes a ban on recreational demersal fishing from boats in the west coast region until September 2027, and permanent bans for commercial operators. Commercial fishers are also banned from Kalbarri for two years, and trawl nets are now illegal in the Pilbara region. The state government is offering to buy back commercial fishing licenses and provide rebates for boat owners and tackle shops to ease the transition. However, some tackle shop owners express concern that these measures wont fully offset the lost income. Real-time reporting of catches will now be mandatory, a change that will lead to higher prices for fish in West Australian shops.
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