Public consultation set for WA West Coast Demersal Scalefish Resource management options

The Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is leading a four-week public consultation process to seek the views of recreational, charter, and commercial fishers on proposed management packages to support the recovery of demersal scalefish stocks, including stocks of popular species such as dhufish and pink snapper.

DPIRD has considered feedback and preferred management tools from Recfishwest, the WA Fishing Industry Council (WAFIC) and Marine Tourism WA, and developed targeted management packages for the recreational, charter and commercial sectors.

Each proposed management package includes options for primary and supporting measures that will achieve the reduced total catch limits necessary to support the recovery of demersal stocks by 2030.

Fishers are invited to have their say by visiting YourSay.

Consultation closes at 17:00 local time on September 16.