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Introduction Western Rock Lobster is Australia’s most valuable fishery, generating over $400 million annually. For Indigenous communities, crayfish is not just a commercial product — it is part of cultural heritage and diet. Yet many communities are effectively locked...

Introduction China is Australia’s largest seafood export market, especially for high-value species like lobster, abalone, and prawns. The rewards are high — but so are the risks. Exporting to China involves a complex mix of logistics, law, and diplomacy. For fishers...

Introduction Wild catch fishing has always been at the heart of Australia’s seafood industry. From barramundi in the north to rock lobster in the west and abalone in the south, commercial fishers supply both local tables and global markets. The industry is worth...

Introduction Australia’s seas and coastal waters have sustained Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Fishing has never been just a source of food — it is central to culture, ceremony, and community identity. Over recent decades, Australian courts and governments...