- Proposal aimed at growing the iconic WA lobster industry to make more lobster available in Western Australia
- 95 per cent of WA lobster is exported, with an overwhelming majority going to China
- Strong support for plan from tourism and hospitality sectors
- Submission period for the lobster plan extended to January 31
Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly has today extended consultation on the future management and growth of the Western Rock Lobster Fishery to enable more time for industry to have its say.
The Minister was today joined by representatives from the hospitality industry who support the push for more lobster to be available in Western Australia.
Currently, nearly all of our WA lobster is exported to China, with WA's own unique premium seafood not readily available in the vast majority of local restaurants.
In early December last year, after weeks of negotiations with the Western Rock Lobster Council, the McGowan Government announced an innovative plan to sustainably increase the annual lobster catch. The plan provides more lobsters for Western Australians to enjoy, creates hundreds of local jobs, supports small businesses and boosts our tourism and hospitality sectors.
The plan is supported by the Australian Hotels Association, Tourism Council and local government leaders from WA coastal communities.
The consultation period closes on Thursday January 31, 2019.
