Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis defends controversial Perth and WA demersal fishing ban

Minister Jackie Jarvis says she introduced compensation for fishers after her "captain's call" on the ban went further than ...

Demersal fishing reforms drive fish and chip price rise on WA's south coast

The two-time winner of Australia's Best Takeaway Fish and Chips says it has been forced to increase prices considerably ...

WA fishing ban protesters fined over shark head stunt outside minister’s office

Two men have been fined for dumping shark heads and fish guts outside the WA Fisheries Minister’s electoral office last month in what was a stinky protest against the state’s new fishing ban.

WA seismic blasting plans ‘fly in the face’ of demersal fishing ban, conservationists warn

WA’s peak environmental body says while a ban on demersal fishing is necessary to protect species recovery into the future, ...

Dozens of WA fishers congregate to protest against ban on demersal fishing

Dozens of disgruntled fishers have journeyed through the streets of Perth to protest against the state government's decision to ban demersal fishing, as the WA Premier Roger Cook confirmed he planned ...
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Western Australia Near-Complete Ban On Shark Fishing

In response to growing concerns about public safety following two fatal shark attacks in the past three years, the Western Australian government is set to enforce a comprehensive ban on the use of ...