Question on Notice 1582 seeks a breakdown of government funding provided to peak bodies within the Western Australian fishing industry. The answer provides specific funding amounts for four key organisations.

AnsweredQoN 1582Legislative Assembly
Asked
16 December 2025
Portfolio
Fisheries

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I refer to peak bodies within the fishing industry, and I ask : (a) Can the Minister provide a breakdown of the funding provided to peak bodies within the fishing industry, including which groups and how much is provided to each?

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Answered
17 February 2026
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Fisheries
Response time
1 days
·         Aquaculture Council of WA: $365,000 per annum
·         Recfishwest: $1.4m per annum (average over last 3 years)
·         WA Fishing Industry Council: $1.5m per annum (average over last 3 years)
·         Western Rock Lobster Council: $500,000 per annum (average over last 3 years)

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