Chunk and The Chippy reflect on the recent WA law changes and the commercial fishing bans they’ve already had to confront, just three weeks into the new year. The impact on the restaurant has been immediate, with fish prices rising sharply and customers now being forced to pay more. They question the government’s approach, pointing to the undeniable damage these policies are causing to small businesses across Western Australia. It leaves you wondering who these decisions are really helping — both in the short term and in the long-term future of the fishing industry.

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Commercial fisherman Brendan Balls joins Chunk and The Chippy to discuss the management of fisheries and commercial fishing in WA. Brendan shares his thoughts on the commercial fishing bans and the measuring, management and maintenance of fisheries on the west coast of Australia. They discuss the appetite for fresh local fish in WA and question the awareness the community has on the drastic impact the changes will have on access and affordability of the resource.

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Scott and Matt join the pod this week as Chunk and the Chippy continue the conversation about the new demersal fishing restrictions in WA. They focus on the impact to recreational fishing and what this will look like for the coming years. Scott sheds light on the potential long term benefits to recreational fishing and what species can be fished and targeted instead of demersals.

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