Media Statements

For Portfolio: Fisheries

Date	Minister	Portfolio	Title
21/02/2019	Kelly	Fisheries	Scientific non-lethal SMART drumline trial now underway
18/02/2019	Kelly	Fisheries	WA shark alarm technology to be used during SMART drumline trial
18/02/2019	Kelly	Fisheries	Seabed receivers to track white shark movements in WA
8/02/2019	Kelly	Fisheries	Government and industry agree to significantly increase local lobster supply
27/01/2019	Kelly	Fisheries	Non-lethal SMART drumline trial to start next month
18/01/2019	Kelly	Fisheries	Review finds better Local Lobster Program needed for WA
16/01/2019	Kelly	Fisheries	Minister extends consultation for plans to grow WA lobster industry
14/01/2019	Kelly; MacTiernan	Fisheries; Regional Development	New fishing mecca off Esperance in place to attract anglers
9/01/2019	Cook	Fisheries	More than 3,000 Western Australian surfers and divers boost their personal protection
23/12/2018	Cook	Fisheries	500 more personal shark deterrent devices for surfers and divers available
21/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Minister assures WAFIC on WA’s fisheries management plans
21/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Celebrating 20 years of Recfishwest SunSmart fishing clinics
20/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Strong support for Western Australia’s new international lobster festival
19/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	New fishing product to reduce plastic in our ocean
18/12/2018	Kelly; MacTiernan	Fisheries; Regional Development	Expanded artificial reef project to restore Albany's Oyster Harbour
11/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Enhanced tourism opportunities with Greens Pool now closed to fishing
11/12/2018	Kelly; Dawson	Fisheries; Environment	New lifejacket trial to commence at Salmon Holes on January 1
8/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Beach safety boost with more BEN signs in place for summer
8/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	South-West beaches get new shark receivers in time for summer
8/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Boost for WA jobs and local lobster supply from WA’s most iconic fishery
5/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Ocean Reef chosen as location for new metro artificial reef
3/12/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Enjoy the new abalone season, but keep safe when you fish
24/11/2018	Papalia; Kelly	Tourism; Fisheries	Thousands hooked on Rotto’s newest summer event
15/11/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Substantial boost for WA's fish health capabilities
10/11/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	This summer bring your Sea Sense to the beach and stay safe
10/11/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Plans to grow WA lobster industry to create jobs and boost local lobster supply
30/10/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	A win-win resolution for long-running Derby fishing conflict
24/10/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	More iconic WA rock lobsters on the menu for locals
21/10/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Framework set for WA’s scientific non-lethal SMART drumline trial
12/10/2018	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Fisheries	Green light for jobs with Huon Aquaculture to set up WA operations
11/10/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Peel-Harvey election commitment to improve recreational fishing underway
13/09/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Community to have their say on SMART drumline trial
31/08/2018	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; Fisheries	State-funded lifesaving helicopter lifts off to enhance ocean safety
22/08/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	WA could have Australia’s best fish and chips wrapped up
17/08/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	First of more than 1,000 lifesaving signs installed at WA beaches
15/08/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Recfishers can now cast a line at Exmouth’s new artificial reef
14/08/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	WA to conduct scientific trial of SMART drumlines
30/07/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Public consultation to begin on new $1m artificial reef for Perth’s north
24/07/2018	Kelly; MacTiernan	Science; Fisheries; Regional Development	Six new aquaculture and agriculture entrepreneurs win scholarships
2/07/2018	Kelly; MacTiernan	Fisheries; Regional Development	Community spirit helps build reef modules for new fishing mecca
28/06/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Greater sea lion protection builds social licence for WA fishers
7/06/2018	Dawson; Kelly	Environment; Fisheries	Technology breakthrough for whale disentanglements
1/06/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	First production milestone at new Albany Shellfish Hatchery
30/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Western Australian recfishers can now catch lobsters all year-round
25/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Hot off the shelves - new surfer specific personal shark deterrent subsidy now available
23/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	New surf device added to McGowan Government's world-first personal shark deterrent subsidy program
22/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries; Innovation and ICT	Research finds surfer shark deterrent significantly reduces the risk of attack
16/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Gascoyne community works together to rebuild pink snapper stocks
16/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Fishing licence fees help create an Exmouth integrated artificial reef
15/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	New artificial reef coming to Perth’s northern suburbs
10/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Recfishing fees increase to benefit sustainable and safe fishing
9/05/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Statement from Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly
29/04/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	McGowan Government extends daily Surf Life Saving WA chopper patrols
4/04/2018	Kelly	Fisheries; Science	Boost for Western Australia’s blue economy with $2.6 million allocated to marine science
28/03/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	This Easter have fun fishing from some of the world’s best beaches
25/03/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	More local lobsters for the Easter and April holidays
17/03/2018	Kelly	Fisheries; Innovation and ICT	An eye in the sky adds value to Mandurah crabbing survey
13/03/2018	Kelly	Fisheries; Innovation and ICT	Recreational fishers show strong stewardship in fishing snapshot
12/03/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Let’s celebrate Sustainable Seafood Week in WA
7/03/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Liberals put Western Australian beachgoers’ lives at risk
27/02/2018	Kelly; MacTiernan	Fisheries; Science; Regional Development	Opportunity for innovators in agriculture and aquaculture
20/02/2018	Kelly	Fisheries; Innovation and ICT	WA first: ‘Catch, click and release’ technology to be used in Perth’s biggest family fishing event
16/02/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	More white sharks tagged in Esperance operation
9/02/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	CSIRO report finds white shark numbers have not increased in WA
1/02/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Discovery of illegal shark fishing evidence sparks an investigation
25/01/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Sharing recreational bag limits on boats - it just makes sense
11/01/2018	Kelly	Fisheries	Liberals now support McGowan Government's shark mitigation strategy
5/01/2018	Logan	Fisheries	Stay safe and make the most of the coming marron season
25/12/2017	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; Fisheries	Iconic western rock lobster brings Christmas joy to those in need
20/12/2017	Kelly; Templeman	Fisheries; Local Government	McGowan Government helps regional councils improve beach safety
19/12/2017	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Fisheries	New Albany hatchery to expand aquaculture and create WA jobs
16/12/2017	Kelly; Templeman	Fisheries; Local Government	Beach Emergency Numbers grant applications open
13/12/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Liberal senators endorse McGowan Government's world-first shark deterrent subsidy
8/12/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Western rock lobster industry worth half a billion dollars to WA economy each year
5/12/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Keep safe as you enjoy the West Coast Zone abalone season
3/12/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Local lobster on the menu this Christmas and New Year
29/11/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Western Australia’s Fishability charity gets funding boost
26/11/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	1,000 shark deterrent subsidies claimed within six months
26/10/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	WA's commercial wild abalone fishery becomes world-leader
15/10/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Season changes to help improve abalone fisher safety
6/10/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Cast a line for free on national Gone Fishing Day
29/09/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	WA seafood stars take out national awards
21/09/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Shark deterrents prove popular with community
15/09/2017	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; State Development, Jobs and Trade; Fisheries	Jobs boost for the Mid-West as Abrolhos aquaculture zone opens
4/09/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Omeo wreck dive trail to become a no fishing zone
2/09/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Popular South-West freshwater angling spots to open year-round
29/08/2017	Kelly	Fisheries; Science	Citizen science to unlock the secrets of Broome’s threadfin salmon
24/08/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Catch a freshwater fishing bonus on Father’s Day weekend
4/08/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	WA’s seafood stars recognised at biennial awards night
3/08/2017	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; Fisheries	Aquaculture consortium to grow job opportunities in WA
3/08/2017	McGowan; Dawson; Kelly	Premier; Environment; Fisheries	Mid-West aquaculture zone gets green light
29/07/2017	McGowan; Kelly	Premier; Fisheries	New state-of-the-art fish health labs to support aquaculture growth
23/06/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Esperance receivers online and ready to detect tagged sharks
22/06/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Recfishing licence fees increase to benefit recreational fishing
20/06/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Locations confirmed for Esperance shark detectors
13/06/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	International scientists and experts to workshop rock lobster in WA
3/06/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	Esperance community to have their say on shark detection receivers
30/05/2017	Kelly	Fisheries; Science	Major boost to marine science education
26/05/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	World-first shark deterrent subsidy kicks-off
13/05/2017	Kelly	Fisheries	A smarter approach to shark mitigation in WA waters