The Nationals WA have welcomed movement of the Aquatic Resources Management Amendment Bill 2020 in to the Legislative Assembly this week. Fisheries spokesperson Ian Blayney said the amendments would allow for greater flexibility and better management of WA’s fishing and pearling resources. “In 2016, the Liberal-National Government introduced the Aquatic Resources Management Act (ARMA) to…
The Nationals WA have called on the Federal Government to help WA fishing and agriculture industries re-engage with key export markets emerging from the COVID-19 crisis. Leader Mia Davies and Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney have written to Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack seeking Commonwealth funding for dedicated charter flights to freight agrifood, fibre and…
Member for Geraldton Ian Blayney says the State Government is yet to implement a sufficient response to assist businesses hurting from the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and cray fishing in the Mid West capital. Mr Blayney, who welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister to town on Wednesday to meet with more than 100 affected fishers,…