The state has announced important reforms across WA’s coastline, aimed at protecting select demersal fish from extinction and helping stocks recover for future generations.

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Dr. Andrew Rowland of CEO of Recfishwest described the new policy as a massive decision.

He stated, “The biggest fisheries reset in WA history and taken some bloody tough decisions here and it’s come as a shock to I think everybody in the fishing sector,” he said.

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However, Opposition Leader Basil Zempalis explained to Perth Today host Chrissy Morrissy that while action was necessary, nine years of mismanagement had led to such a drastic response.

“The government’s announcement is going to have a really big impact on family commercial fishing businesses and their staff,” he said.

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