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DPI Fisheries undertakes a statewide recreational fishing survey every two years, to gather essential information for carrying out assessments of our fish stocks and developing...

As we mark World Fisheries Day today, we can be proud of both the economic success of our commercial fisheries and work of the recreational sector to ensure we will have fish for the future. The WA Government has proudly supported the MSC certification of 11 of the State’s fisheries, recognising the economic return generated by sustainably managed fisheries. 2021 has been a great year for WA fisheries – with the annual Status Reports showing that 98 per cent of our State’s fisheries are completely removed from any potential impact of fishing and WA being declared Australia’s foremost fishing State – so we have plenty to celebrate today …. Hon Don Punch MLA
WA Minister Fisheries

The NSW Government has released a draft Management Plan for the NSW Mainland Marine Park Network (2021-2031) to seek stakeholder and community input into the future of the...

Have your say on proposed changes to recreational fishing rules!    NSW DPI is now undertaking community consultation on proposed changes to recreational fishing rules for...

NSW Animal Welfare Reform Discussion Paper Clarification AFTA recently sought clarification from the NSW Department of Primary Industries regarding some references made in the...