Episode 8: WA Just Banned Your Seafood. Here is What They Are Not Telling You

WA has announced sweeping commercial fishing restrictions, with major areas shifting to recreational only and parts of the fleet facing shutdowns. The government says it is about sustainability. Some people in the industry accept that. Others believe there is a more strategic or political agenda behind the changes.

In this episode we look at what WA is planning, why it has created a deep split within the fishing community, and what these moves could mean for local seafood supply across Australia. When commercial access is removed, coastal towns feel it first and imports fill the gap.

This is not just a WA story. It signals a national shift in who gets access to Australia’s fisheries and what that means for the future of local seafood. It is a continuation of what other states have already done, piece by piece, over the past decade.

Ocean Truth Australia talks through the reactions, the concerns and the bigger questions now emerging from the West.